English Language For CWE-Clerks-V- Preliminary Examination
A. In this context, acknowledging and accepting this long-standing demand of women in the armed
forces is a step in the right direction.
B. The decision by the government to allow for the induction of women fighter pilots into the Indian
Air Force is a welcome move.
C. A good marker of a country’s level of development is how it views the contribution and capacity
to contribute of its women.
D. It is in keeping with the aspiration of women to serve the country as equals to men, and is in line
with the trends in developed nations.
E. While it is indeed a momentous day for women in the air force, the struggle for equal treatment is
much larger.
1. Which of the following would be the THIRD statement after rearrangement?
1. A 2. B 3. C 4. D 5. E
2. Which of the following would be the FOURTH statement after rearrangement?
1. A 2. B 3. C 4. D 5. E
3. Which of the following would be the FIRST statement after rearrangement?
1. A 2. B 3. C 4. D 5. E
4. Which of the following would be the LAST statement after rearrangement?
1. A 2. B 3. C 4. D 5. E
5. Which of the following would be the SECOND statement after rearrangement?
1. A 2. B 3. C 4. D 5. E
Q.6-10. In each sentence below four words have been printed in bold which are numbered (1), (2),
(3) and (4). One of these words may be wrongly spelt or inappropriate in context of the sentence.
Find out the wrongly spelt or inappropriate word. The number of that word is the answer.If all the
words are correctly spelt and are appropriate the answer is (5) i.e. "All correct".
6. The windows in the kitchen lacked nets, due to which there were measure chances of insects
entering the kitchen. All correct
7. Subsidy on the purchase of hybrid seeds would direct be transferred to the bank accounts of
farmers, instead of to seed companies. All correct
8. With illegal encroachments mushrooming on the bank of the river, its flow has been partially
blocked leading to severe waterlodging in some low-lying areas. All correct
9. Summer vacation provides a welcome break to students from the drudgery of studies and every
pupil looks forward to it for spending some quality time with their friends or family. All correct
10. Preventing unauthorized entry of people who claims to be on pilgrimage or pleasure trips has
always been a tough task for wildlife officials. All correct
Answers
Q.1. (3)
Q.2. (1)
Q.3. (2)
Q.4. (5)
Q.5. (4) The correct rearrangement is – BDCAE
Q.6. (3) ‘Major’ is the appropriate word- which means ‘high’
Q.7. (2) ‘Directly’ should replace ‘direct’- an adverb is to be used.
Q.8. (3) ‘Waterlogging’ is the correct spelling.
Q.9. (5)
Q.10. (2) ‘Claim’ should replace ‘claims’- plural verb is to be used.
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