English Language For CWE-Clerks-V- Preliminary Examination
Q.1-5. In each of the following sentences there is a blank space given. Below each five words have been denoted by numbers (1), (2), (3), (4) and (5). Find out which word can be filled up in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.
Q.1. Chief minister Akhilesh Yadav was accompanied by ———————ministers at the press conference.
(1) any (2) several (3) particular (4) precise (5) uncommon
Q.2. The most ——————method of weight management is lifestyle changes
(1) effective (2) adequate (3) agile (4) talented (5) gifted
Q.3. Broccoli retains the most nutrients when —————raw
(1) produces (2) cooking (3) consume (4) eaten (5) package
Q.4. The creative writing workshop is aimed at ——————-the writing skills of students
(1) performing (2) breaking (3) honing (4) instructed (5) polishes
Q.5. The use of plastic ————to pack magazines, greeting cards and invitation cards has been banned.
(1) disguise (2) veil (3) layer (4) surface (5) cover
Q.6-10. Read each part of the sentence to find out if there is any error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, mark your answer as (5).
Q.6. A Heavy rush of devotees (1)/was seen on the two temples (2)/to seek the blessings (3)/of the deities (4)/ No error (5)
Q.7. Houses could be constructed(1)/ a meter above the ground (2)/in places whose (3)/were vulnerable to flooding(4)/ No error
Q.8. The ships are equipped (1)/with extensive weaponry including (2)/surface to surface and surface to air missiles (3)/ and various rapid fire guns (4)/ No error (5)
Q.9. Music should always be (1)/ a mix of tradition and innovative (2)/to ensure that it reaches (3)/maximum audience without any bias (4)/ No error (5)
Q.10. The crowds of devotees begin (1)/fleeing as the small makeshift bridge (2)/collapsed unable (3)/to withstand their weight (4)/ No error (5)
Answers
Q.1.(2) Q.2.(1) Q.3.(4) Q.4.(3) Q.5.(2) Q.6.(5) Q.7.(3) Q.8.(5) Q.9.(2) Q.10.(1)
