2015 SSC CGL Tier 2
English
25 Oct Shift – 3
Question Paper with Answer Key

In the following Twenty questions, some parts of the sentences have errors and some are correct. Find out which part of a sentence has an error and blacken the circle [*] corresponding to the appropriate correct option. If a sentence is free from errors, blacken the circle corresponding to “No error’ in the Answer Sheet

1. He looked upon me eye to eye for a few moments before he spoke.
(A) before he spoke.
(B) No error
(C) eye to eye for a few moments
(D) He looked upon me

2. Until you are in the habit of putting off things you cannot ensure yourself of a good future,
(A) you cannot ensure yourself of a good future
(B) the habit of putting off things
(C) Until you are in
(D) Mo error

3. I meant to repair the radio but hadn’t time to do It today.
(A) but hadn’t time
(B) No error
(C) to do it today.
(D) I meant to repair the radio

4. This book is different than that.
(A) This book
(B) Is different
(C) No error
(D) than that

5. The doctor asked his patent lo regularly take his medicine
(A) The doctor
(B) No error
(C) asked his patient
(D) to regularity take his medicine

6. Do you think you could lend me good pair of gloves to wear to the wedding?
(A) Do you think you could lend me
(B) No error
(C) good pair of gloves
(D) to wear to the wedding

7. I forbid you not to go there again
(A) there again
(B) not to go
(C) No error
(D) I forbid you

8. In twenty wrecks live lives were fortunately lost.
(A) In twenty wrecks
(B) five lives were
(C) No error
(D) fortunately lost

9. Did you hear many news about the political situation while you were in that country?
(A) Did you hear
(B) many news
(C) No error
(D) about the political situation while you were In that country

10. I was convinced that the only thing I wanted to do ever. Is to write novels.
(A) the only thing I wanted to do
(B) I was convinced that
(C) ever, is to write novels
(D) No error

11. The heavy-weight fighter was knocking out in one punch,
(A) No error
(B) The heavy-Weight fighter
(C) was knocking out
(D) in one punch.

12. There be a long queue for entry Into the exhibition ground.
(A) No error
(B) the exhibition ground.
(C) There be a long queue
(D) tot entry into

13. Riches are uncertain things, and the fame that power give or is won by foul means is as short-lived as the dewdrop
(A) No error
(B) Riches are uncertain things, and the fame
(C) that power give or is won by foul means
(D) Is as short-lived as the dewdrop.

14. The results of the survey were tally disappointing
(A) The results
(B) Fairly disappointing.
(C) No error
(D) of the survey were

15. The article suggests that when a person is under unusual stress you should be especially careful to eat a Well-balanced diet
(A) The article suggests that when a person Is under unusual stress
(B) to eat a well-balanced diet.
(C) No error
(D) you should be especially carefully

16. Some members of the committee Were opposed to use the club members’ money to redecorate the meeting hall,
(A) Some members of the committee
(B) No error
(C) were opposed to use
(D) the club members’ money to redecorate the meeting hall

17. Thanks to an insight and persistence of the local doctor, hundreds of victims have been able to resume normal life
(A) No error
(B) Thanks to an Insight
(C) hundreds of victims have been able to resume normal life.
(D) and persistence of the local doctor

18. We received much help from the neighbours.
(A) from the neighbours
(B) much help
(C) We received
(D) No error

19. Let us vie to one another in doing good.
(A) No error
(B) Let us vie
(C) to one another
(D) in dang good.

20. As per the invitation card Rahim marries with Sayraon 13″ December, Noonday.
(A) No error
(B) On 13th December. Monday
(C) As per the invitation card
(D) Rahim marries with Sayra

In the following Twelve questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given ward & Sentences and indicate it by blackening the appropriate circle (.) in the Answer Sheet.

21. An error or misprint in printing or writing
(A) axiom
(B) erratum
(C) Jargon
(D) agenda

22. The period between two reigns
(A) era
(B) Interregnum
(C) intermission
(D) anachronism

23. Too Willing to obey other people
(A) Subjugate
(B) Subservient
(C) sublimate
(D) subaltern

24. A person extremely desirous of money
(A) avaricious
(B) fervent
(C) extravagant
(D) miser

25. To destroy completely
(A) chide
(B) annihilate
(C) dawdle
(D) bluster

26. One who is known widely but usually unfavourable is
(A) notorious
(B) famous
(C) illustrious
(D) tarnished

27. A person who is very selective, disgusted easily, and is hard to please
(A) selector
(B) misanthrope
(C) ambiguous
(D) fastidious

28. A person who has had one or more limbs removed
(A) limber
(B) amputee
(C) fatalist
(D) handicap

29. A song sung at the death of a person
(A) liturgy
(B) elegy
(C) sonnet
(D) ode

30. Rub or wipe out
(A) remove
(B) terminate
(C) efface
(D) plunder

31. No longer in existence or use
(A) obsolete
(B) Invincible
(C) delete
(D) inefficient

32. A statement In which you say the same thing twice ih different Words
(A) tautology
(B) Temerity
(C) Repetition
(D) tarragon

In the following twenty questions, the 1st and the last part of the sentence passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence-passage Is split Into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These tour parts are not given in their proper order, Read the sentence and find out which of the four combinations is correct and Indicate it by blackening the appropriate circle [*] in the Answer Sheet

33. 1. Our pleasures should be healthy so that they can impart a sense of well-being
P. this applies very much to the passion for sports,
Q. Some people become slaves to an enthusiasm and regard it as their real and only pleasure in life.
R. It is quite possible that indulging this passion is doing them great harm.
S. Modern sports have become so exaggerated that they can damage and sometimes destroy one’s health.
6. An enthusiasm for violent sports may well dig an early grave for the participant
(A) QPRS
(B) QSPR
(C) QRPS
(D) QRSP

34. 1. The Pyramids are beautiful enormous structures.
P. A mummy is the dead body of a human being to which oils and spices have been applied to prevent it from decaying
Q. They a:e the tombs of the old kings of Egypt Who Were called the pharaohs
R. These mummies were placed inside these great Pyramids.
S. The bodies of the Pharaohs Were made Into mummies when they died
6. Near them, were placed, gold, silver, food, furniture and other things because it was believed that the mummies might require them after death.
(A) SPRQ
(B) QPRS
(C) QSPR
(D) QSRF

35. 1. One of the gifts of independence is the awakening of women of our country,
P. Besides, their talent is recognised and they are appointed to high posts in the Stale
Q. Free India has seen Women as Governors, Ministers and Ambassadors.
R. That is because our government is making efforts to raise their status
S. Women have a bright future in independent India
6. We even had a Woman Prime Minister.
(A) QPSR
(B) QSPR
(C) SPQR
(D) SRPQ

36. 1. In a tact, a robotic exoskeleton device has enabled a 39-year old former athlete, Who had been completely paralysed for four years.
P. This is the first time that a person with chronic, complete paralysis has regained enough voluntary control to actively work with a robotic device
Q. The athlete’s leg movement also resulted in other health benefits,
R. to control his leg muscles and lake thousands of steps
S. In addition to the device, the man was aided by a novel non-invasive spinal stimulation technique that does not require surgery
6. Inducing Improved cardio vascular function and muscle tone.
(A) SPQR
(B) RPSQ
(C) QRPS
(D) PQRS

37. 1. Mandela led the baffle of freedom against slavery
P. The way was fighting with non-violence and truth.
Q. He fought it in a unique way
R. this struggle brought the racists down to the ground.
S. Many nations got their freedom in this way.
6. But some nations still wouldn’t get the desired freedom
(A) SPQR
(B) PQRS
(C) QPRS
(D) RSPQ

38. 1. India is rapidly coming under the influence of western culture
P. Earlier India had its own moral and social values.
Q. This change can be seen in our education system, marriages, food habits and daily routine,
R. But today they have changed enormously
S. The effect of westernization is visible everywhere in India
6. It may be harmful to forget our culture and values completely.
(A) QSRP
(B) PSRQ
(C) PQ5R
(D) SPRQ

39. 1. The world is stunned with the news that 44 year old Steeve Irwin is no more
P. He was shooting in the Great Barrier Reef of Queensland.
Q. He is killed by the poisoned barb of a huge sting ray
R. The incident took place at about 11 am
S. He was shooting an underwater documentary film
6. Irwin was brought to the surface unconscious.
(A) RSPQ
(B) SPQR
(C) PRSQ
(D) QSPR

40. 1. Designing is as natural to me as breathing
P. It was then that I launched my own label
Q. It’s been a good season so far
R. But my career took off only after the birth of my second child
S. Right now. I’m busy with my first store,
6. Next month, I’ll be going to New York
(A) PSQR
(B) RPSQ
(C) SQRP
(D) QRSP

41. 1. Katherine Mansfield was born in Wellington, New Zealand
P. In 1903 she went back to the London which she felt to be her spiritual home.
Q. She was sent to Queen’s College School, London in her fifteenth year to ‘finish’ her education
R. She remained there for four years.
S. Soon after returning to New Zealand, she became dissatisfied,
6. She hoped to make a literary career there,
(A) PQRS
(B) PSRQ
(C) QRSP
(D) RSQP

42. 1. a couple in my neighbour is known for shouting at each other.
P. With an apprehension of a serious light between the two I went closer to the door and peeped in.
Q. I intended to calm them down.
R. I could guess both of them lay peacefully in their bad
S. Last right at about 11 O’clock I could hear shrieks and sounds.
6. The tight was going on In a T.V. Serial on a channel.
(A) RPSQ
(B) SPQR
(C) PSRQ
(D) RPQS

43. 1. Technology is mean! for bringing comfort to the body and spirituality brings comfort to the mind
P. But in India that never happened, religion has always encouraged Science.
Q. Scientist were persecuted.
R. Here religion and Philosophy were never isolated practices
S. In the West, religion was always opposed to Science.
6. They intertwined with life, in music, art, drama, dance. parting and sculpture.
(A) SRQP
(B) PRSQ
(C) SQPR
(D) PQSR

44. 1. The world leaders.
P. That the despotic regime will try to get
Q. By unleashing cruder violence that may come
R. Gathered in the peace conference. Were unanimous in voicing their fears.
S. Over its palpable sense of insecurity.
6. In the form of the use of chemical weapons.
(A) RPSQ
(B) SQRP
(C) QPRS
(D) PQSR

45. 1. The Cinema is a very valuable teaching aid
P. The cinema is entertaining also.
Q. Histories films help the teacher of History
R. Science can also be taught Very effectively through Cinema.
S. Large number of people like social films.
6. Thus Cinema has a great impact on our society.
(A) SQRP
(B) RQSP
(C) QRPS
(D) PQRS

46. 1. Grandpa had some old clothes
P. But my mother took them out and kept them neatly folded In the cupboard again.
Q. So he threw them Into the waste basket
R. So he put the clothing into the family’s bag of item s to donate to charily
S. My mother found !hem and put them back in his basket
6. Grandpa finally put the items in my mother’s mending basket and never saw them again.
(A) SRPO
(B) QSRP
(C) PQSR
(D) RSQP

47. 1. Children like to celebrate their birthday
P. In addition to birthday presents, they also receive greeting.
Q. It provides an opportunity for them to enjoy themselves with their friends
R. The birthday presents also add to their joy.
S. Nobody can deny that company of friends is joyful.
6. All these factors make birthday worth celebrating
(A) SRPQ
(B) RPQS
(C) QSRP
(D) QRSP

48. 1. Rola Sleiman parked her car in the only empty spot outside Tripoli’s evangelical church.
P. But that’s not the only thing makes her unique
Q. She’s a pastor, and at 37, s he’s younger than most of her colleagues.
R. It is a small sand-coloured building with a simple facade and large wooden doors in the middle of the city
S. It was Sunday morning and, like every Sunday at around this time, Rola was headed to work.
6. Rola is also, as far as she knows, the only female pastor in Lebanon – and perhaps even in the entire middle East
(A) SRPQ
(B) RSQP
(C) SQPR
(D) PRSQ

49. 1. Researches say that logging alone is unhealthy.
P. It was found that communal joggers have double the number of brain cells as solo runners.
Q. These positive effects are suppressed when running occurs in isolation.
R. Experiments indicated that running alone stifles brain cell regeneration
S. Experienced in a group, running stimulates brain cell growth.
6. However, joggers around the World should remember that jogging is healthier than the rat race.
(A) RPSQ
(B) RQPS
(C) SPQR
(D) PQSR

50. 1. The heart Is the pump of life
P. They have even succeeded in heart transplants.
Q. Now-a-days surgeons are able to stop a patient’s heart and carry out complicated operations
R. A few years ago, it was impossible to operate on a patient whose heart was not working property
S. If the heart stops we die in about five minutes.
6. All this was made possible by the invention of the heart lung machine.
(A) QRSP
(B) RSQP
(C) PQRS
(D) SRPQ

51. 1. Nalanda became India’s famous centre of education.
P. Ten thousand Buddhist monks used to live there.
Q. It is situated near the town of Bihar Sharif
R. The ruins of Nalanda can still be seen.
S. It was visited by the Chinese Pilgrim Hiuen Tsang
6. He stayed there for several years
(A) QPSR
(B) RPSQ
(C) RQPS
(D) SPQR

52. 1. Once open a time I Went to Scotland
P. I found my flesh creep as I walked down its sinister corridor.
Q. There, in a castle in the dark. misty highlands, actually a modest hotel in Edinburgh,
R. and the next morning he’d been found with his threat slit.
S. We’d had dinner with Jock Me Arthur only the previous night.
6. The chill firmer of suspicion pointed at all of US
(A) QPSR
(B) SRQP
(C) PQSR
(D) QRSP

In the following Twenty Two questions, a part of the sentence/sentence is bold Below and given alternatives to the bold part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose “No improvement” option. Mark your answer in the Answer sheet.

53. He was a failure at art but his last piece was so beautiful that no one could believe he had painted it.
(A) indeed a masterpiece I
(B) No improvement
(C) breath taking enough to be Unreal
(D) very realistic and unbelievable.

54. The old car thumped along over the stony road
(A) Chugged
(B) No improvement
(C) creaked
(D) crawled

55. Honesty is more superior than riches
(A) more superior to
(B) superior to
(C) far superior than
(D) No improvement

56. What does agonise me most not this criticism, but the trivial reason behind it
(A) must agonising me
(B) No improvement
(C) most agonised me
(D) agonises me most

57. A hand pump is very easy to work and it can be fitted in every house.
(A) can be fitting
(B) No improvement
(C) can be tits
(D) could be fitting

58. I was greatly shocked by the most ruthless murder.
(A) gruesome
(B) No improvement
(C) shocking
(D) loathsome

59. If the room had been brighter, I would have been able to read for a while before going to bed
(A) Had the room been brighter
(B) If the room was brighter
(C) No improvement
(D) If the room are brighter

60. Listen attention to what I say.
(A) attentive
(B) attend
(C) attentively
(D) No improvement

61. They have not and cannot be in the good books of the coach because they lack discipline.
(A) have not and can never been
(B) have not and can never be
(C) No improvement
(D) have not been and can never be

62. Sincerity is always appreciated
(A) No improvement
(B) enjoyed
(C) enhanced
(D) Waited

63. The criminal was hung to death
(A) hang
(B) hanged
(C) hunged
(D) No improvement

64. He has composed a beautiful song.
(A) Jolted down
(B) No improvement
(C) written
(D) penned

65. This matter admits no excuse.
(A) No improvement
(B) admits to
(C) admits of
(D) admits for

66. No sooner had ha reaching the station than the train began to move.
(A) No sooner had ha reach the station than the tram begins to move
(B) No sooner did he reaching the station than the tram began to move.
(C) No sooner had he reached the station than the tram began 1a move.
(D) No improvement

67. My father has been advised to reduce smoking
(A) lower down
(B) No improvement
(C) cut down
(D) reduce down

68. The Louvre, a museum known to everyone in the world, is in Paris.
(A) No improvement
(B) a world-renowned museum
(C) a world-famous museum
(D) a globally known museum

69. My sister does not know whether tomorrow can be a holiday for her.
(A) whether tomorrow is a holiday to her.
(B) No improvement
(C) Whether tomorrow is a holiday for her
(D) Whether tomorrow will be a holiday for her.

70. The sun will not rise before an hour.
(A) arise in an hour
(B) rises for an hour
(C) No improvement
(D) rise In an hour

71. Many a man have died of cancer.
(A) has died of
(B) No improvement
(C) have been dying of
(D) have died from

72. I want to admit in a university in the US.
(A) Enroll
(B) No improvement
(C) enter
(D) go

73. Heartfelt prayers to God will always have expected results.
(A) have desired results
(B) have good results
(C) have amazing results
(D) No improvement

74. She is annoying that her father had not accepted her suggestion
(A) had to annoy
(B) was to annoy
(C) Was annoyed
(D) No improvement

In the following Twenty seven questions, a sentence has been given in Direct-‘indirect Speech out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in indirect/Direct Speech and mark your answer in the Answers heel.

75. Vipul said, “Alas! How thoughtless: I have been!”
(A) Vipul exclaimed how thoughtless I have been.
(B) Vipul regretted upon my thoughtlessness.
(C) Vipul confessed with regret that he had been thoughtless.
(D) Vipul admitted that he had been thoughtless

76. The officer said, “Cowards! you shall soon be put to death.”
(A) The officer said that they were cowards and should be put to death soon.
(B) The officer called them cowards and said that the would soon be put to death.
(C) The officer called them cowards and sad that they must be put to death soon.
(D) The officer said that they would soon be put to death

77. My father said to me, “Will you sit and study at least now.”
(A) My father asked me if I will sit and study at least then
(B) My father enquired me if I would sit and study at least now
(C) My father asked me Whether I can sit and study at least then
(D) My tatter asked me if I would sit and study at least then

78. “What in excellent piece or art !“ she said .
(A) She exclaimed with surprise was it an excellent piece of art.
(B) She had exclaimed that It Was an excellent piece of art,
(C) She exclaimed what an excellent piece of art was it.
(D) She exclaimed with appreciation that it was an excellent piece of art

79. Dr. Ratan said to the patient, Take light food and do not go out In the Sun.
(A) Dr. Ratan advised the patient to take light food and not go out in the sun.
(B) Dr. Ratan advised the patient to take light food and to do not go out in the sun.
(C) Dr Ratan advised the patient to take light food and not go out in the sun.
(D) Dr. Ratan advised the patient to take light food and do not go out in the Sun.

80. Rajiv said to me, “He plays with right hand.”
(A) Rajiv said that he played with right hand.
(B) Rajiv told me that he could play with right hand
(C) Rajiv told me that he plays with right hand
(D) Rajiv asked if he could play with right hand.

81. ‘Oh how foolish I have been in money matters I”
(A) He expressed with regret that he could be so foolish in money matters
(B) He confessed regretfully that he had been very foolish in money matters.
(C) He confessed to himself that he is being very foolish in money matters.
(D) He exclaimed regretfully that he was very foolish in money matters.

82. I said to my friend, “Can I borrow your dictionary for one day only?”
(A) I asked my friend if I might borrow his dictionary for one day only.
(B) I told my friend I could borrow his dictionary for one day only.
(C) I asked my friend if I could borrow his dictionary tor one day only.
(D) I requested my friend if I can borrow his dictionary for one day only.

83. I’ll say to my friends, ‘I have started learning computer”.
(A) I’ll tell my friends that I learn computer
(B) I’ll tell my friends that I am learning computer
(C) I’ll tell my friends that I have started earning computer
(D) I’ll tell my friends that I had started learning computer

84. The commander said, ‘Let the gates be left open.”
(A) The commander ordered that the gates will be left open
(B) The commander ordered for the gates to be left open
(C) The commander ordered that let the gates be left open.
(D) The commander wanted that the gates be left open.

85. I said to my mother. “Please warm this milk. Don’t boil It
(A) I requested my mother to warm that milk and asked her not boil it.
(B) I asked my mother that she may warm that milk but not boil it.
(C) I requested my mother that she warm that milk and not to boil it
(D) I told my mother respectfully that she will warm that milk and hot to boil It

86. “They are late” she has already told us
(A) She has already told us (that) they are late
(B) She told us that they are late already
(C) She told us that they are already late.
(D) She has already been telling us that they are late

87. He said to me, “where are you going?”
(A) He asked that where I was going
(B) He asked me where I was going
(C) He said me to where I was going
(D) He said to me that where I was going

88. The teacher said to me, “I hope you will bring credit to my school.”
(A) The teacher hoped that I would bring credit to his school.
(B) The teacher desired that I bring credit to his School
(C) The teacher said that I will bring credit to his school,
(D) The teacher wished that I would bring credit to my school

89. “There is no need for you to be so angry !” said Mrs sen to her husband
(A) Mrs. Sen told to her husband that there was no need for his anger
(B) Mrs. Sen told her husband to not be so angry
(C) Mrs. Sen told her husband that there Was no need for him to he so angry
(D) Mrs. Sen told her husband that no need was there to be so in anger.

90. He wished me respectfully and told that he had come to join the office
(A) He said to me, “Good morning. Sir! I’m here to join the office.”
(B) He said to me. “Good morning Sir! I have come to join the office.”
(C) He said to me, “Good morning Sir! I’ll Join the office today”
(D) He said “Good morning Sir! I want to join the office.”

91. I said, “Good-bye, my beloved friends.”
(A) I wished my beloved friend’s good-bye
(B) I bade my beloved friend’s good-bye.
(C) I said good-bye to my beloved friends
(D) I bided good-bye my beloved friends

92. They said. “We were living in Paris ”
(A) They said they would have lived in Paris.
(B) They told me they had lived in Paris.
(C) They told me that they had been living in Paris.
(D) They said they might have been living in Paris.

93. The teacher said, “Don’t come to school on Monday because it Is a holiday ”
(A) The teacher asked us don’t come to school on Monday because it is a holiday
(B) The teacher told us don’t come to school on Monday because it is a holiday.
(C) The teacher asked If we were coming to school on Monday because it is a holiday.
(D) The teacher told us not to come to school on Monday because It is a holiday.

94. He said to his father, “Shall I go to market now?”
(A) He asked his father if he would go to market now.
(B) He asked his father if he shall go to market now
(C) He asked his father if he will go to market then.
(D) Ha asked his father If he should go to market then.

95. “Sam, will you help me carry my bags?” Asked the old woman.
(A) The old woman told Sam to helped her carry her bags.
(B) The old woman asked Sam whether he would help her carry her bags
(C) The old woman said to Sam to help her carried her bags.
(D) The old woman asked to Sam to help her carry her bags.

96. The teacher said to his student, “Do you have any excuse for coming late to the school, today?”
(A) The teacher asked his student whether he had any excuse for coming late to the school that day
(B) The teacher asked his student whether did he have any excuse for coming late to the school that day
(C) The teacher asked his student whether he has any excuse for coming late to the school that day.
(D) The teacher asked his student whether he did have any excuse for Coming late to the school that day.

97. The boy thanked the Principal for granting him a fee-concession.
(A) The boy said to the Principal “I express my thanks that you have granted me a fee-concession”
(B) The boy said to the Principal, “I am thankful to you for a fee-concession ”
(C) The boy told the Principal, “You are kind enough to grant me a fee-concession.”
(D) The boy said to the principal, “Thank you, madam, for granting me a lee- concession.”

98. The teacher said to him, “Do not go cut”
(A) The teacher commanded him that he should not go out.
(B) The teacher told him do not go out
(C) The teacher ordered him to not to go out.
(D) The teacher advised him not to go out

99. He asked me if I would like to have lunch with him that day.
(A) He said to me, “You can if you like to have lunch with me today.”
(B) He said to me, ’would you like to have lunch with me today?”
(C) He said to me, ‘can you have lunch with me today?”
(D) He said to me. “Do you like to have lunch with me today?”

100. Rahul said, “Yes I am mistaken”
(A) Rahul admitted that he was mistaken.
(B) Rahul said that he was on mistake
(C) Rahul admitted that I was mistaken.
(D) Rahul said that he is mistaken

101. The guide said to the swimmer,” Don’t swim out too tar.”
(A) The guide told the swimmer to not swim out too far.
(B) The guide suggested the swimmer that don’t swim out too far.
(C) The guide asked the swimmer not swim out too far
(D) The guide forbade the swimmer to swim out too far.

Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer to each question out of the four alternatives and fill in the blanks.
Every month scientists (i) new gadgets and new ways to make technology faster and better. Our homes are full of hardware (such as DVD players and computers) (ii) end (such as computer games and Mp3s) (iii) suggests however, that is the young people Who are best able to deal with the change. Whereas teenagers have no problem (iv) a DVD player, their parents and grandparents often find using new technology (v) and different But it you’re a teenager who criticizes your parents for their (vi) of technology awareness, don’t be too hard on them I Sometime (vii) the future, when you’ve got children of your own, your (viii) to deal with new technology will probably (ix) and your children will feel more (x) with new technology then you do.

102. (v) = ?
(A) unique
(B) automatic
(C) sudden
(D) complicated

103. (i) = ?
(A) estimate
(B) found
(C) discover
(D) invent

104. (vii) = ?
(A) to
(B) in
(C) at
(D) on

105. (x) = ?
(A) Able
(B) Pleased
(C) comfortable
(D) easy

106. (iii) = ?
(A) experiment
(B) research
(C) industry
(D) program

107. (ii) = ?
(A) Gadgets
(B) screens
(C) laptops
(D) software

108. (vi) = ?
(A) effect
(B) amount
(C) lack
(D) storage

109. (viii) = ?
(A) Talent
(B) ability
(C) possibility
(D) master

110. (iv) = ?
(A) operating
(B) inventing
(C) discovering
(D) explaining

111. (ix) = ?
(A) please
(B) easy
(C) decrease
(D) able

Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer to each question out of the tour alternatives and fill in the blanks.
In a survey (i) by a library, it was recently (ii) that parents wish their children to read books with high moral (iii) Around two thousand parents were interviewed and most of them (iv) Dickens’ The Christmas Carol as a must-read for children. This Christmas tale (v) the filthy rich but (vi) Scrooge and the poor but contented Cratchit family offers lessons In moral duties. Another book which many parents marked out as a (vii) read was Austen’s ‘Pride and Prejudice’. The choice of this book was rather (viii), because, this romantic novel is more likely to (ix) teenagers, than children. Since Elizabeth’s final choice of Darcy is deeply rooted in strong moral (x), the parents, probably thought, she offers a good example for the girl child to follow.

112. (vii) = ?
(A) conclusive
(B) reconciliatory
(C) mandatory
(D) credible

113. (V) = ?
(A) revolving
(B) involving
(C) employing
(D) devolving

114. (vi)=?
(A) Fussy
(B) Finicky
(C) stingy
(D) fastidious

115. (ii) = ?
(A) concurred
(B) exposed
(C) inferred
(D) revealed

116. (iii) = ?
(A) ground
(B) deliberation
(C) dilemma
(D) content

117. (ix)=?
(A) presume
(B) attract
(C) repulse
(D) distract

118. (iv)=?
(A) restored
(B) revised
(C) remarked
(D) recommended

119. (viii)-?
(A) unsuspected
(B) unnerving
(C) unexpected
(D) unfortunate

120. (i) = ?
(A) employed
(B) maintained
(C) circulated
(D) conducted

121. (x) = ?
(A) disturbances
(B) dilemmas
(C) discomfort
(D) considerations

In the following Twenty questions, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice and mark your answer in the Answer Sheet.

122. did he plan an excursion to mountains?
(A) Was an excursion to mountains planned by him?
(B) Had an excursion to mountains planned by him?
(C) is an excursion to mountains planned by him?
(D) Has an excursion to mountains planned by him?

123. That too many cooks spoil the broth is known to all
(A) All know that too many woks spoil the broth.
(B) All knew that too many cooks spoilt the broth,
(C) All know that the broth is spoilt by too many cooks.
(D) All knows that the broth is spoilt by too many cooks.

124. The Swiss regarded him as an imposter and called him a Villain
(A) He was regarded as an Imposter and was called a Villain by the Swiss.
(B) He is regarded as an imposter and was called a Villain by the Swiss.
(C) He was regarded as an imposter and is called a Villain by the Swiss.
(D) He has been regarded as an imposter and called a villain by the Swiss

125. Ratan is performing an experiment.
(A) Experiments were performed by Ratan
(B) An experiment was performed by Ratan
(C) An experiment is performed by Ratan.
(D) An experiment is being performed by Ratan.

126. We shall write a novel.
(A) A novel will have been written by us.
(B) A novel will be written by us
(C) A novel would be written by us.
(D) A novel is written by us

127. Sita learns her lessons daily.
(A) Her lessons is learnt daily by Sita
(B) Her lessons are learnt daily by Sita
(C) Her lessons was learnt daily by Sita
(D) Her lessons were learnt daily by sita

128. Who tore the curtains yesterday1
(A) By whom were the curtain’s Eared yesterday’?
(B) By whom were the curtain’s torn yesterday?
(C) By whom were the curtain’s tore yesterday?
(D) By whom are the curtain’s torn yesterday?

129. We prohibit smoking
(A) Smoking will be prohibited
(B) Smoking is prohibited.
(C) Smoking has been prohibited.
(D) Smoking is being prohibited

130. The judge ordered the murdered to be handed.
(A) The murdered was ordered by the judge to he hanged
(B) The murdered was to be hanged according to the order of judge
(C) The order was given by the judge to hang the murderer.
(D) It was ordered by the judge to hang the murderer.

131. I shall be obliged to go
(A) Circumstances could oblige me to go
(B) Circumstances may oblige me to go.
(C) Circumstances would oblige me to go.
(D) Circumstances will oblige me to go

132. I didn’t speak even a single word in the meeting.
(A) Even a single word Was not spoken by me in the meeting
(B) Even a single word has not been spoken by me in the meeting
(C) Even a single word had not been spoken by me in the meeting
(D) Even a single word have not been spoken by me in the meeting.

133. Who had laughed at you?
(A) By whom were you been laughed at?
(B) By whom had you been laughed at?
(C) Who had you been laughed at?
(D) By whom you had been laughed at?

134. Kindly offer your remarks
(A) You are bang requested to offer your remark
(B) you are requested to offer your remarks
(C) You were requested to offer your remarks.
(D) You have been requested to offer your remarks.

135. Rajesh could not complete his paper because- he had a headache.
(A) Rajesh’s paper would not be completed because he had a headache.
(B) The paper could not be completed by Rajesh because he had a headache.
(C) Rajesh’s paper could not be completed because he had a headache.
(D) The paper of Rajesh could not be completed by him because he had a headache.

136. It is time to Water the plants.
(A) It is time for the plants to be watered
(B) It is time the plants be watered
(C) It is time when plants are watered.
(D) The plants should be watered

137. These days most of the students do their assignments with the help of the interest
(A) These days the assignments are being done with the help of the internet by most of the students.
(B) These days the assignments are being done with the help of the internet by most of the students.
(C) These days most of the assignments are done with the help of the internet by the student.
(D) These days most of the students are dang their assignments with the help of the Internet.

138. Our vehicle had been stolen from our garage by the same burglary team.
(A) The same burglary team had stolen our vehicle from our garage
(B) The same burglary team has stolen our vehicle from our garage.
(C) The same bursary team is stealing our vehicle from our garage.
(D) The same burglary team will have stolen our vehicle from our garage.

139. Who gave you the money?
(A) By whom was you given the money?
(B) By whom were you given the money?
(C) Who gave the money to you?
(D) Who was given the money by you?

140. The situation could hardly have been altered by the interference of the police force
(A) The interference of the police force could hardly have altered the situation.
(B) The interference of the police force can hardy after the situation.
(C) The Interference of the police force had altered the situation.
(D) The interference of the police force could after the situation with hardness.

141. Shut the door
(A) Lei the door be shuttled
(B) Let the door be shut by you.
(C) Let door be shut
(D) Let the door be shut

Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives
Nobody ran argue that the acquisition of knowledge is more fun and easier with computers. The mere activity of touching and exploring this device constitutes an enjoyable task for a child. This, accompanied by the relaxing attitude and software interactivity, usually contributes to a better grasping of new knowledge. At a higher educational level the availability of digital books, simulators and other academic materials provide the student with an ever accessible source of information, that otherwise would not be at hand. But, besides the increasing complexity and behaviour of intelligent software, which is usually embedded in the academic- digital material, the need for human interaction in the learning process will always he present, at least in the foreseeable future. There is the necessity for a human being to be able to determine what the specific needs of each individual are A computer, no matter how sophisticated Its software is, can hardly mimic the expertise of a teacher in now to explain and adapt complex concepts to different individuals

142. According to the author, human intervention will always be requited order to
(A) update old software
(B) built bigger machines
(C) determine the specific needs of the individual
(D) repair broken down machines

143. What other factors related to computers contribute to a deeper acquisition of knowledge?
(A) Relaxing attitude and software interactivity
(B) prompt response and accuracy
(C) Convenience of usage and design
(D) User friendliness and easy accessibility

144. According to this essay, what new developments in the world of computers have helped students gain more access to information?
(A) Availability of general knowledge software
(B) Availability of printing facilities
(C) Availability of word processing applications
(D) Availability of digital books

145. In what way are computers inadequate even in spite of their sophistication?
(A) They keep breaking down after much use
(B) They can hardly imitate a teacher’s ability to explain the most difficult of concepts.
(C) They still need humans to turn them on and off
(D) They require humans to update them periodically

146. That computers make learning easier is a fact-
(A) accepted by all
(B) rejected by some
(C) Welcomed by all
(D) contested by a few

Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out the four alternatives
One November afternoon, a child came to Rhayader’s light house studio She Was about twelve, slender, dirty, nervous and timid. In her arms she carried something She was desperately afraid of the ugly man she had come to see. but she had heard somewhere that this man would heal injured things The man’s voice was deep and kind when he spoke to her. What is it, child? She stepped forward timidly, and in her arms was a large White bird Which Was quite still. There were stains of blood on its whiteness. The girl placed it in his arms ‘I found it, Sir its hurt is it still alive?’ ‘Yes. Yes, I think so.” Rhayader went inside with the bird in his arms. He placed It upon a table. The girl covered. The bird fluttered. Rhayader spread one of its large white wings ‘Child where did you find it?’ ‘In the wash, Sir Hunters had been there’ It is a snow goose from Canada. But how did it get here?’ The girl’s eyes were fixed on the injured bird. She said Can you heal it, Sir? “Yes’ said Rhayader ‘we will try You can help me. She has been shot, poor thing, her leg is broken and the wing too”.

147. Where did Rhayader live?
(A) In a cabin by the marsh
(B) An old cottage marsh
(C) In a barn
(D) In a light house

148. Where did the bird come from?
(A) From Australia
(B) From Worth America
(C) From the South
(D) From Canada

149. Which of the phrases best describes the girl?
(A) Shy and dean
(B) Bold and brave
(C) Loud ant forceful
(D) Slender and dirty

150. How had the bird been injured?
(A) While flying through the woods
(B) By a great storm
(C) By wild animals
(D) She had been shot by hunters

151. Why did the girl take the bird to Rhayader?
(A) so that he would tell her if It was still alive
(B) So that he would send it to where it came from
(C) So that he would tell her what to do
(D) So that he would heal it

In the following Five questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filed In With an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question Choose the correct alternative out of the four and imitate it by blackening the appropriate circle [.] in the Answer Sheet.

152. He set institutions of international_______.
(A) reputation
(B) famous
(C) repute
(D) renown

153. If you do well in this exam next year then my efforts______ successful.
(A) has been
(B) would have been
(C) have been
(D) will be

154. We____ not hurry, we have got plenty at time.
(A) must
(B) need
(C) would
(D) should

155. The noise of the drum beats ______ and frightened the tiger
(A) perplexed
(B) pertained
(C) prevented
(D) persisted

156. Masked men______ a security van on the motorway
(A) held out
(B) held up
(C) held forth
(D) held on

Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer to each question out of the four alternatives and fill in the blanks.
How the domestication of animals began is not known. Perhaps, there were large numbers of animals in areas near Water where men also were (i) Here man could observe the animals and study their habits, and this knowledge must have. (ii) him to tame then. It was again, easy for an (iii) people to domesticate animals and feed them on the husks of the gram that were left after threshing In any event, sheep and goats, pigs and cattle and later horses and asses Were tamed and kept In pens. Man. thus, (iv) food from the soil and also from animals In the pens, the animals could be observed even more closely. Calves suckling milk must have given man the idea that he too could get food other than meat from cows and goats. This practice which combines agriculture with the raising of animals is known as (v) farming Animals, however, were chiefly used to provide meat and milk, they were yet to be used as beasts of burden or to do draw the plough

157. (iii) = ?
(A) farming
(B) rural
(C) business
(D) agricultural

158. (V) = ?
(A) mixed
(B) joined
(C) united
(D) blended

159. (i) = ?
(A) amassed
(B) intensified
(C) concentrated
(D) strengthened

160. (iv) = ?
(A) gained
(B) obtained
(C) achieved
(D) attained

161. (ii) =?
(A) rendered
(B) modified
(C) enabled
(D) authorised

In the following Ten questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/phrase bold In the sentence Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/phrase and mark it in the Answer Sheet.

162. He was punished for taking French leave.
(A) giving lame excuse
(B) leaving without intimation
(C) being absent without permission
(D) resigning without giving notice

163. If the speaker continues with his boring speech, the audience will probably vote with their feet.
(A) choose him as leader
(B) kick him out
(C) slop him from speaking
(D) show their disapproval

164. Shyam Prasad was a chip off the old block.
(A) a common boy of the locality
(B) an experienced old man
(C) a being of the old generation
(D) someone similar in character to one’s father

165. Russel Peters really brought the house down with his spectacular performance at the Club yesterday
(A) amused the audience greatly
(B) defamed a family
(C) pulled down a building
(D) passed a bill unanimously

166. My father is undoubtedly an armchair critic.
(A) someone who gives advice based on practice not theory
(B) someone Who never gives advice
(C) someone who gives advice based on theory not practice
(D) someone who gives advice based on experience

167. Sunil’s dog in a manner, attitude did not help to settle the matter
(A) warm
(B) selfish
(C) Cold
(D) selfless

168. He worked hard to feather is nest
(A) decorate his home
(B) be envy of others
(C) trap birds
(D) provide for his own needs

169. I threw up my cards tar want of funds
(A) gambled all my money
(B) gave up my plan
(C) put my Whole income at stake
(D) looked out for help

170. He advised her to give a wide berth to malicious people.
(A) give a larger bed to
(B) to stay away from
(C) share her seat with
(D) pay more attention to

171. Tripti gave her report quoting chapter and verse.
(A) provided minute details
(B) spoke like a preacher
(C) referred to religious books
(D) taught like a teacher

In the following Three questions, four words are given In each question. out of Which only one word is correctly spelt. Find the correctly spelt word and mark your answer In the Answer Sheet.

172. Find the correctly spelt words
(A) Refresher
(B) curriculum
(C) Professor
(D) Agreeable

173. Find the correctly spelt word
(A) Nigardly
(B) Emminent
(C) Magnificent
(D) Nuisence

174. Find the correctly spelt word
(A) Fascination
(B) Vindications
(C) Assimilation
(D) Compilation

In the following Three question, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given words and mark it in the Answer Sheet.

175. Minuscule
(A) Impressive
(B) Minute
(C) Massive
(D) Menial

176. Profound
(A) Superficial
(B) Large
(C) Less
(D) Special

177. Wary
(A) Free
(B) Careless
(C) Watchful
(D) Kind

Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives.
The field of medicine to forces a confrontation between scientific and everyday language. Outside the world of the research laboratory and clinic, there exists the daily routine of medical practice, a situation where a doctor tries to understand the problems of a patient, and the patient attempts to understand the doctor’s diagnosis. The initial statement of the symptoms of any disease is of critical importance as It guides the doctor’s search for the clinical signs of the condition Similarly, the doctor’s explanation of a problem, and the recommendations for treatment, is need to be clear and complete it the patient to understand and follow the correct course of action.
The need of careful, listening and expression by both parties should be obvious in a field as sensitive and serious as health. Patients worried about their health are often uncertain and confused in their accounts. Busy doctors will not have the time to take up every point the patient has referred to. Moreover, the tradition of medical interviewing hinders the development of a genuine communication.

178. The world ‘confrontation’ is closest in meaning to
(A) competition
(B) confluence
(C) trouble
(D) conflict

179. Which of the following statements is true?
(A) Doctors should use medical terms in their instructions as these are specific
(B) Medical communication is a specialized branch of professional communication.
(C) Patients must learn medical terms
(D) The patient’s relatives should be involved in the interact on

180. Doctors are sometimes unable to treat the patient properly because
(A) They do not have the time to consider ever/ point made by the patient.
(B) They are too busy in performing surgeries
(C) They do not know the language used for communicating with patients
(D) They have a superiority complex.

181. Which of the following statements best reflects the theme of the passage?
(A) Communication should not be made a component of medical education.
(B) For proper treatment Patients should listen carefully to the instructions.
(C) There must be little research in the field of doctor-patient interaction
(D) Medical profession requires a careful use of medical and everyday language.

182. Patients are often unable to give a proper account of their ailment to the doctor because
(A) they do not know how to communicate In medical terms.
(B) they are worried about their health.
(C) they want to hide certain symptoms of the disease.
(D) they have an inferiority complex.

In the following Three questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word and mark t in the Answer Sheet

183. Viable
(A) Capable
(B) Useless
(C) Workable
(D) Bright

184. Sinuous
(A) Serene
(B) Straight
(C) Serpentine
(D) Transparent

185. Erroneous
(A) Wrohg
(B) Unfa It
(C) False
(D) Inaccurate

Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives.
If a country should have a message for its people, it should be a message of human dignity. The ideals of a nation should be of the freedom of ideas, speech, press, the right to assemble and the right to worship. A country should boldly proclaim to a world dominated by tyrants that all men are created equal and they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights’ and ‘among these are life. liberty, and the pursuit of happiness’. This should be the source of the strength and power of a nation If people have the freedom to live their lives in dignity, they can work with a sound mind and physical health. The moral, political, and economic stature of a country lies in the strength of Its people. A nation should strive to be a more perfect, not the perfect country where the people are given a promise and a hope in their minds to work and cherish liberty, justice and opportunity We do not always get what We Want When We Want It but It is always better to believe that someday somehow, someway, we will get what we want.

186. Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness’ are:
(A) Gifts of our Creator
(B) Pillars of equality
(C) Ideals of a nation
(D) Fights of all men

187. The source of the strength and power of a nation depends on
(A) freedom of the people
(B) its people
(C) the physical health of the people.
(D) rights of the people

188. Citizens of a country should work and cherish
(A) Iove
(B) liberty. Justice and opportunity
(C) liberty and happiness
(D) opportunity and justice

189. The passage leads the reader to think about
(A) Ruling nation
(B) What a country needs
(C) The Rights of the people
(D) The morals of a nation

190. The ending part of the passages is about
(A) Hope
(B) Want
(C) Perfection
(D) A promise

Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives Passage.
The world is becoming a dangerous place to live in and this Is despite our claims of being civilized, of having evolved from the primitive to the modern man and from the cave man to cultured being. Many reasons can be attributed to this. A man longs to be the king of all kingdoms, but Is too extravagant and idle He desires that his writ should run through the Whole world. but then he is lazy and lethargic. Man is mean, far inferior to other species We are more human than humane. we have negative qualities such as anger. ego, envy, greed, hatred and jealously, that we should consider overcoming.
We have allowed these qualities to become our consuming passions we think that we are mightier than most We think we are capable of destroying anything by using our might. Today, we have acquired weapons of mass destruction, which are capable of obliterating all life from the face of this planet.
As men we arm men. Then we destroy people without arms then why are we giving vent to this anger? We let our wrath take over our senses. We fight to satisfy our egos The overpowering obsession of a man with himself motivates him to grab everything and to fulfil his greed.

191. Why has the world became a dangerous place to live in?
(A) Because man has evolved from primitive to modern.
(B) Because man has become civilized
(C) Because man desires to be king of all kingdoms but is idle and extravagant
(D) Because man has become a cultured being

192. What are the qualities that have become man’s consuming passion?
(A) Idleness and laziness
(B) Anger, ego, greed, envy, hatred and Jealousy
(C) The desire to be king
(D) Laziness and Lethargy

193. What does man think of himself today?
(A) That he is more humane than human
(B) That he is mightier than most
(C) Thai he can rule the world
(D) That he can be king of all kingdoms.

194. What is man capable of achieving today?
(A) The power to conquer the world
(B) The power to obliterate life from this planet.
(C) The ability to destroy everything
(D) The ability to have his writ run through the whole world

195. Give the antonym of ‘Obliterate’
(A) Prevent
(B) Erase
(C) Destroy
(D) Create

Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question of the four alternates
The question of race has caused bloodbaths throughout history. Take the case of the Negro, a negro Is someone With black skin who comes from Africa. It is an old-fashioned word and is offensive Some people used to write that way deliberately. The word ‘nigger’ is also very offensive. The word was later replaced by “coloured” which gave way to black’. Black is a colour with negative suggestions. So we have expressions like ‘black deed’, black day’ and blackmail’ So no wonder the word “black” too assumed unfavourable meanings (Although In the 1960’s the famous slogan “Black is beautiful’ was coined, and it did not help). The Blacks of the United States therefore came to be called Afro-Americans. Now, the politically correct phrase is African American.

196. Which word is old-fashioned and offensive?
(A) Skin
(B) Negro
(C) Africa
(D) Black

197. Which impression does the word ‘black’ carry?
(A) All of the above
(B) Contemptible
(C) Unfavourable
(D) Negative

198. Which is the politically correct phrase?
(A) Coloured
(B) African American
(C) Nigger
(D) Afro-American

199. Why was ‘black is beautiful ‘coined?
(A) To combat the pre-judiced feelings against the Blacks
(B) To encourage racial and Caste bas
(C) To enhance the confidence of aboriginals
(D) To discourage negro slavery system

200. Give the synonym of ‘Offensive’.
(A) Courteous
(B) Aggressive
(C) Sympathetic
(D) Defending

ANSWER KEY
1. D
2. A
3. A
4. D
5. D
6. C
7. B
8. D
9. B
10. C
11. C
12. C
13. C
14. B
15. D
16. C
17. B
18. B
19. C
20. D
21. B
22. B
23. A
24. A
25. B
26. A
27. D
28. B
29. B
30. C
31. A
32. A
33. A
34. C
35. D
36. B
37. C
38. D
39. B
40. B
41. C
42. B
43. C
44. A
45. C
46. D
47. C
48. B
49. A
50. B
51. C
52. A
53. B
54. A
55. B
56. D
57. B
58. A
59. A
60. C
61. D
62. A
63. B
64. B
65. C
66. C
67. C
68. B
69. D
70. D
71. A
72. A
73. A
74. C
75. C
76. B
77. D
78. D
79. A
80. C
81. B
82. C
83. D
84. B
85. A
86. A
87. B
88. A
89. C
90. B
91. B
92. C
93. D
94. C
95. B
96. A
97. D
98. A
99. B
100. A
101. D
102. D
103. D
104. B
105. C
106. D
107. C
108. B
109. B
110. C
111. C
112. D
113. B
114. D
115. D
116. B
117. C
118. D
119. C
120. B
121. D
122. A
123. A
124. A
125. D
126. B
127. B
128. B
129. B
130. D
131. D
132. A
133. B
134. B
135. B
136. A
137. A
138. A
139. B
140. A
141. D
142. C
143. A
144. D
145. B
146. A
147. D
148. D
149. D
150. D
151. D
152. C
153. D
154. B
155. A
156. B
157. D
158. A
159. C
160. B
161. C
162. C
163. D
164. D
165. A
166. C
167. B
168. D
169. B
170. B
171. A
172. C
173. C
174. A
175. C
176. A
177. B
178. D
179. B
180. C
181. D
182. B
183. C
184. C
185. A
186. D
187. D
188. B
189. B
190. A
191. C
192. B
193. B
194. B
195. D
196. B
197. A
198. B
199. A
200. B