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Topic:- General English
01. Choose the correct form of modal auxiliary verb for the given sentence:
I am carrying a heavy package and need help to deliver it. _____ you open the door for me, please?
A) Shall
B) Could
C) Should
D) Might
02. Choose the most suitable determiner for the given sentence:
The hostess asked the chef, “Are there _____ rotis for the guests?”
A) little
B) enough
C) much
D) few
03. Choose the option that correctly sequences the following sentences:
1. Skilful workers built cities around these temples.
2. The Mayans believed in many gods.
3. However, it was difficult for them to construct these cities.
4. They built large temples to honour these gods.
A) 1234
B) 4132
C) 3241
D) 2413
04. Choose the option that best explains the highlighted expression:
The new engineer at the work site was able to solve the problem in two shakes.
A) with great difficulty
B) very enthusias cally
C) very handy
D) very quickly
05. Choose the option that best transforms the given sentences into one.
All of us started quite early. We missed the first local train.
A) Although we started quite early, we missed the first local train.
B) Though we started quite early but we missed the first local train.
C) As we started quite early, we missed the first local train.
D) Whenever we started quite early, we missed the first local train.
06. Choose the appropriate conjunction for the given sentence:
The villagers were unable to decide the case; _____ they went to the Panchayat to take a decision.
A) then
B) so that
C) but
D) so
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07. Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the highlighted word given below:
We listened as he began to exaggerate his tales.
A) embelsih
B) envision
C) dramatise
D) understate
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08. Choose the appropriate prepositions for the given sentence:
Many people begin their 30s ____ complete control ____ their lives.
A) against, for
B) in, of
C) for, into
D) out of, from
09. Spot the error in the given sentence and choose the option that rectifies it.
These sheets are to wash.
A) These are sheets to washed.
B) These sheets are to washed.
C) These sheets are to be wash.
D) These sheets are to be washed.
10. Choose the appropriate option that rewrites the given sentence in active voice.
Promises should be kept.
A) One should be keeping promises.
B) One is keeping one’s promises
C) One should keep promises.
D) One is kept by one’s promises.
11) 11. Choose the appropriate form of the tense for the given sentence.
When John ______ at the university in 2010, Mr. Richard ______ there for 20 years.
A) enrolled, had taught
B) had been enrolled, had taught
C) had enrolled, had been teaching
D) had enrolled, had taught
12. Choose the appropriate form of the tense for the given sentence.
There ____ many objections to the new bill.
A) has
B) Are
C) was
D) is
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13. Choose the appropriate articles to complete the given sentence.
___ dog is a loyal animal. But, ____ cat is self-centered.
A) The, the
B) The, an
C) A, an
D) An, the
14. Choose the appropriate prepositional phrase to complete the given sentence.
He did it ______ for their service.
A) over gratitude
B) from gratitude
C) of gratitude
D) in gratitude
15. Choose the option with the appropriate prefix to complete the given sentence.
He is indulging in ___legal activities at night and will be caught by the police soon.
A) un-
B) non-
C) mal-
D) il-
16. Choose the option that best punctuates the given sentence:
You will not go to the park so late at night said Dad
A) “You will not, go to the park so late at night,” said Dad.
B) “You will not go to the park so late at night,” said Dad.
C) “You will not go? to the park so late at night,” said Dad.
4. D) “You will, not go to the park, so late at night,” said Dad.
17. Choose the option that best transforms the sentence into passive voice:
Accenture employs three thousand people.
A) Three thousand people employ Accenture.
B) Three thousand people are employed by Accenture.
C) Three thousand Accenture are employed by people.
D) Accenture is employing three thousand people.
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18. Choose the correct form of verb that is in agreement with the subject:
Every child, normal or otherwise, ____ love and care and that _____ him feel secure.
A) does need, is making
B) is needing, is making
C) need, make
D) needs, makes
19. Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the given sentence:
Kiran promised to help me but later he ________.
A) back off
B) backed in
C) backed out
D) back up
20) 20. Choose appropriate articles for the given sentences:
___super moon occurs when ___moon’s orbit is at its closest to Earth and at ___same time it is full.
A) A, the, the
B) A, the, a
C) The, a, the
D) The, an, the
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Previous Years Old Paper Set-Previous Years Questions For English-19
PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION BOARD Jail Department – Prahari (Karyapalik) Recruitment Test 2018 30th Sep 2018 2:00PM
Topic:- General English
01. Choose the correct form of modal auxiliary verb for the given sentence:
I am carrying a heavy package and need help to deliver it. _____ you open the door for me, please?
A) Shall
B) Could
C) Should
D) Might
02. Choose the most suitable determiner for the given sentence:
The hostess asked the chef, “Are there _____ rotis for the guests?”
A) little
B) enough
C) much
D) few
03. Choose the option that correctly sequences the following sentences:
1. Skilful workers built cities around these temples.
2. The Mayans believed in many gods.
3. However, it was difficult for them to construct these cities.
4. They built large temples to honour these gods.
A) 1234
B) 4132
C) 3241
D) 2413
04. Choose the option that best explains the highlighted expression:
The new engineer at the work site was able to solve the problem in two shakes.
A) with great difficulty
B) very enthusias cally
C) very handy
D) very quickly
05. Choose the option that best transforms the given sentences into one.
All of us started quite early. We missed the first local train.
A) Although we started quite early, we missed the first local train.
B) Though we started quite early but we missed the first local train.
C) As we started quite early, we missed the first local train.
D) Whenever we started quite early, we missed the first local train.
06. Choose the appropriate conjunction for the given sentence:
The villagers were unable to decide the case; _____ they went to the Panchayat to take a decision.
A) then
B) so that
C) but
D) so
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07. Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the highlighted word given below:
We listened as he began to exaggerate his tales.
A) embelsih
B) envision
C) dramatise
D) understate
08. Choose the appropriate prepositions for the given sentence:
Many people begin their 30s ____ complete control ____ their lives.
A) against, for
B) in, of
C) for, into
D) out of, from
09. Spot the error in the given sentence and choose the option that rectifies it.
These sheets are to wash.
A) These are sheets to washed.
B) These sheets are to washed.
C) These sheets are to be wash.
D) These sheets are to be washed.
10. Choose the appropriate option that rewrites the given sentence in active voice.
Promises should be kept.
A) One should be keeping promises.
B) One is keeping one’s promises
C) One should keep promises.
D) One is kept by one’s promises.
11) 11. Choose the appropriate form of the tense for the given sentence.
When John ______ at the university in 2010, Mr. Richard ______ there for 20 years.
A) enrolled, had taught
B) had been enrolled, had taught
C) had enrolled, had been teaching
D) had enrolled, had taught
12. Choose the appropriate form of the tense for the given sentence.
There ____ many objections to the new bill.
A) has
B) Are
C) was
D) is
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13. Choose the appropriate articles to complete the given sentence.
___ dog is a loyal animal. But, ____ cat is self-centered.
A) The, the
B) The, an
C) A, an
D) An, the
14. Choose the appropriate prepositional phrase to complete the given sentence.
He did it ______ for their service.
A) over gratitude
B) from gratitude
C) of gratitude
D) in gratitude
15. Choose the option with the appropriate prefix to complete the given sentence.
He is indulging in ___legal activities at night and will be caught by the police soon.
A) un-
B) non-
C) mal-
D) il-
16. Choose the option that best punctuates the given sentence:
You will not go to the park so late at night said Dad
A) “You will not, go to the park so late at night,” said Dad.
B) “You will not go to the park so late at night,” said Dad.
C) “You will not go? to the park so late at night,” said Dad.
4. D) “You will, not go to the park, so late at night,” said Dad.
17. Choose the option that best transforms the sentence into passive voice:
Accenture employs three thousand people.
A) Three thousand people employ Accenture.
B) Three thousand people are employed by Accenture.
C) Three thousand Accenture are employed by people.
D) Accenture is employing three thousand people.
Previous Years Questions For English-19
18. Choose the correct form of verb that is in agreement with the subject:
Every child, normal or otherwise, ____ love and care and that _____ him feel secure.
A) does need, is making
B) is needing, is making
C) need, make
D) needs, makes
19. Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the given sentence:
Kiran promised to help me but later he ________.
A) back off
B) backed in
C) backed out
D) back up
20) 20. Choose appropriate articles for the given sentences:
___super moon occurs when ___moon’s orbit is at its closest to Earth and at ___same time it is full.
A) A, the, the
B) A, the, a
C) The, a, the
D) The, an, the
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