English Language For CWE-Clerks-V- Preliminary Examination
Q.1-5. Read each 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, the answer is (5)
Q.1. While government initiatives are a welcome development, (1)/ this growth journey will require (2)/an increased level of public-private partnership, (3)/ with a greater focus for inclusive innovation. (4)/ No error (5)
Q.2. Economic and industrial progress would mean (1)/ an increased effort towards R&D (2)/ which, never doubt, acts as a true measure (3)/ of the capacity to innovate. (4)/ No error (5)
Q.3. Even though India is ranked low in the GII, (1)/ the good news is that it has a growing start up ecosystem; (2)/ besides, the GII’s analysis paints a bright picture for India (3)/ in the areas where it has made improvements. (4)/ No error (5)
Q.4. However, with robust policy intervention, (1)/ the right infrastructure, an attitudinal changes towards risk-taking, and ease of doing business, (2)/ India will be able to make innovation (3)/ a part of its cultural DNA. (4)/ No error (5)
Q.5. The three key things that are going to help us (1)/ adopt, implement and boost a culture of innovation (2)/ is the right platform, public-private partnership, and building a skilled talent pool (3)/ by promoting STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) education. (4)/ No error (5)
Q.6-10. 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.6. Steel prices, which have been on the rise for last several years, have -------------the backbone of auto parts industry.
(1) Joined (2) Burst (3) Broken (4) Altered (5) Distanced
Q.7. Adopting healthy habits is vital in curbing the spread of H1N1, and it is high time people -----------it.
(1) Rage (2) Chooses (3) Hover (4) Gather (5) Realize
Q.8. It is -------------for children, elderly and people suffering from lung diseases to avoid going out early in the morning.
(1) Tired (2) Rampant (3) Affected (4) Advisable (5) Enviable
Q.9. Since ------------on mango trees is a very sensitive period, any weather change can badly hit its productivity and quality.
(1) Towering (2) Pruning (3) Washing (4) Flowering (5) Sprayed
Q.10. The ---------------should understand that they would get a licence only if they have basic skills of driving.
(1) Residential (2) Political (3) Authoritative (4) Applicants (5) Driven.
Answers
Q.1.(4) Q.2.(3) Q.3.(5) Q.4.(2) Q.5.(3)
Q.6.(3) Q.7.(5) Q.8.(4) Q.9.(4) Q.10.(4)
