English Language For CWE-Clerks-V- Preliminary Examination
Q.1-5. Rearrange the following sentences (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph,
then answer the questions given below them.
(A) Advisories to all the zones to keep safety on the top priority during dense fog.
(B) Due to dense fog and agonizing wait for passengers at the station
(C) With winter setting in , railways has begun bracing for a tough season ahead
(D) Anticipating that the fog will begin by December railways has sent
(E) Which is marked by inordinate delay in running of trains
Q.1. Which of the following is the FIRST statement after rearrangement?
(1) A (2) B (3) C (4) D (5) E
Q.2. Which of the following is the THIRD statement after rearrangement?
(1) A (2) B (3) C (4) D (5) E
Q.3. Which of the following is the FIFTH statement after rearrangement?
(1) A (2) B (3) C (4) D (5) E
Q.4. Which of the following is the SECOND statement after rearrangement?
(1) A (2) B (3) C (4) D (5) E
Q.5. Which of the following is the FOURTH statement after rearrangement?
(1) A (2) B (3) C (4) D (5) E
Q.6-10. In the following passage there are blanks each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each five words have been suggested, one of which fits the blanks appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.
Diwali is round the corner and marketplaces and homes are in the final lap of (6). The festival of lights involves spring cleaning of shops and establishments and their decoration with lamps, lights, flowers and toran. Most households shop for the stuff every year and the markets are (7) with new and trendy designs.
Diwali decorations have undergone a sea change after Chinese lights arrived. The craze caught up with the toran like lights arranged as flowers and fruits but now the (8) is huge and the innovations tremendous The pipe series of coloured lights are passed now and have been replaced by LED and SMD lights and light strips inside a pipe.
The skylights too have become a rage and a must buy during Diwali. (9) popular are the clay lamps and assorted other such clay items that are attracting the passersby as sellers spread them on footpath on most busy roads. What’s alluring about these products are the unusual (10) of red and yellow which are given to lamps, money boxes, hanging lamps and idols and the fine inlay work. Diwali shopping is guided by children these days. Parents pick whatever they choose
Q.6. (1) preparations (2) formation (3) training (4) measure (5) foresight
Q.7. (1) flowed (2) flooded (3) overcome (4) merged (5) overpowered
Q.8. (1) varieties (2) categorize (3) range (4) extension (5) magnitude
Q.9. (1) truly (2) justly (3) normally (4) equally (5) being
Q.10. (1) aspects (2) values (3) paint (4) glow (5) hues
Answers
Q.1.(3) Q.2.(2) Q.3.(1) Q.4.(5) Q.5.(4) Q.6.(1) Q.7.(2) Q.8.(3) Q.9.(4) Q.10.(5)