General English

Directions (Q. 1-5): Read each sentence to

find out whether there is any grammatical
or idiomatic 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)
1. As Rohit Sharma is (1) / an one-dayer (2) / of
par excellence (3) / he is greatly encouraged
by the selectors. (4) / No error (5)
2. He prefers to wear (1) / a HMT watch (2) /
because HMT watches (3) / are made by
Hindustan Machine Tools. (4) / No error (5)
3. This is an oil (1) / which is non-sticky (2) /
and can be applied (3) / without any difficulty. (4) / No error (5)
4. Our Mathematics teacher (1) / has drawn a
diagram (2) / on the board (3) / and said that
a triangle has got three sides. (4) / No error
(5)
5. My father has gone for a walk (1) / and is (2)
/ expected to return (3) / before 9 AM. (4) /
No error (5)
Directions (Q. 6-10): Which of the phrases
1), 2), 3), 4) given below each sentence
should replace the phrase printed in bold
to make the sentence grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is,
mark 5) as the answer.
6. The issues were so complicated that they
could hardly be resolved in such a limited
time.
1) were hardly be resolved
2) could resolve hardly
3) were being hardly resolved
4) were hardly resolving
5) No correction required
7. Our hope was that he could not enter college
till he had some knowledge of the subjects.
1) he has some knowledge
2) he will have knowledge
3) has had some knowledge
4) he can have some knowledge
5) No correction required

Answers
1-2. Replace 'an' with 'a'. Exp: The letter 'O'
in 'one-dayer is pronounced like 'W'
which has a consonant sound.
2-2. Replace 'a' with 'an' Exp: 'an' is used
before acronyms / abbreviations begining with f, h, l, m, n, r, s, x because each
of these consonants has an initial vowel
sound, either 'e' or 'a'.
3-1. Delete 'an'. Exp: An uncountable singular noun does not take 'a' or 'an'.
4-5. No Error. Exp: 'a' or 'an' is used before
a singular countable noun when it represents a class ('a triangle' means 'all
triangles')
5-5. No Error. Exp: 'a' or 'an' is used before
a verb used as a noun.
6-5. No correction required
7-5. No correction required
8-2
9-5
10-2
11-1. Replace 'underneath' with 'under'.
12-4. Replace 'studying' with 'study'
13-5. All correct
14-2. Replace 'detail' with 'detailed'.
15-5. All correct
16-2. Same 17-1. Same 18-3. Opp.
19-1. Same. 20-5. Opp.
21-25: Correct Order - CEBFDA
21-3
22-5
23-1
24-4
25-1
26-4
27-5
28-2
29-1
30-2
31-4
32-1
33-3
34-4
35-5.

If you already have been preparing for any competitive

exam like SSC - CGL or IBPS, it will be a cake walk for
you to clear this section. If not or if you are a non
English medium student, you should focus more on
three things. These are Grammar, Vocabulary and
Comprehension.

The world is going through...

8. Anyone with a little interest in sports is
bound to familiar with Sachin Tendulkar.
1) binding to familiar 2) bound to be familiar
3) bound to have familiar
4) binding to be familiar
5) No correction required
9. The ship was fit to survive inspite of storm.
1) fitted to survive
2) fit to be surviving
3) fitting for survival
4) fit with survival
5) No correction required
10. He did not take up the project
because he was fearful to fail.
1) fearing of failure
2) afraid of failing
3) feared to fail
4) afraid in failing
5) No correction required
B. Krishna
Directions (Q. 10-15): In questions below is given a sentence
with four words printed in bold type.
These are numbered as (1), (2), (3) and (4).
One of these words printed in bold type
may be either wrongly spelt or inappropriate in the context of the sentence. The
number of that part is the answer. If all the
words printed in bold are correctly spelt or
appropriate, mark (5) as the answer.
11. Underneath (1) / the new law (2) / the managing director will no longer (3) / be appointed by the government. (4) / All correct (5)
12. Inspite of my attempts (1) / to encourage
(2) / him to continue to (3) / studying he
decided to take up job. (4) / All correct (5)
13. This is the first time that he has been
selected (1) / to give a speech (2) / at the
annual (3) / conference. (4) / All correct (5)
14. As per your request (1) / this is a detail (2)
/ list of our basic (3) / requirements. (4) /
All correct (5)
15. The final decision (1) / of whether (2) / to
go ahead (3) / or not does not rest with the
manager. (4) / All correct (5)
Directions (Q. 16-20): In each of the following questions four words are given, of

Meanings
Poise = to be or keep something
balanced
Toil = Work that is hard and makes one
very tired
Invariably = Always
Impede = to delay or stop the progress or
movement of something or somebody
Imply = to suggest something indirectly
Connote = to suggest something in addition to the main meaning
Stiff = not easily bent
Indelible = that can not be rubbed out
Withstand = to resist something
Perky = lively and cheerful
Serene = calm and peaceful
Stirring = very exciting
Reverie = A state in which one ignores
what is happening around one and has
pleasant thoughts
Fascination = A very strong attraction
Outcome = the effect or result of an action
Output = the amount of somethig that a
person, a machine or an organisation produces.

which two are most nearly the same or

opposite in meaning. Find the number of
correct letter combination.
16. A) Implies
B) Leads
C) Confirms
D) Connotes
1) C-B 2) A-D 3) B-A 4) D-C 5) D-B
17. A) Fixed B) Stiff C) Indelible D) Soapy
1) A-B 2) A-D 3) A-C 4) B-C 5) C-D
18. A) Withstand
B) Climate
C) Hot
D) Surrender
1) A-B
2) B-C
3) A-D
4) B-D
5) C-D
19. A) Perky
B) Lively
C) Honest
D) Kind
1) A-B
2) B-C
3) C-D
4) B-D
5) A-C
20. A) Reverie
B) Stirring
Kumar
C) Serene
D) Fascination
1) A-B
2) B-C
3) C-D
4) A-B
5) B-C
Directions (Q. 21-25): Rearrange the following six sentences A), B), C), D), E) and F) in
the proper sequence to form a meaningful
paragraph and then answer the questions
given below them.
A) If tomorrow's children meet these two crucial
criteria they are likely to have the opportunity to pursue work to fulfil their dreams and
make an impact on the world around.
B) In the 21st century, however, this no longer
holds true as the expectations of organisations have changed.
C) The concept of job in the 20th century was
often equated with toil.
D) In order to meet these changed expectations, employees need commitment and
access to continuous learning.
E) Jobs were acquired, learned, and performed
until retirement and did not have to be
rewarding.
F) They demand more creativity and expertise
and want employees to be responsible for
both outputs and outcomes.
21. Which of the following is the first sentence
after rearrangement?
1) A 2) B
3) C
4) D
5) E
22. Which of the following is the second sentence after rearrangement?
1) A 2) B
3) C
4) D
5) E
23. Which is the third sentence after rearrangement?
1) B
2) C
3) D
4) E
5) F
24. Which of the following is the fifth sentence
after rearrangement?
1) A 2) B
3) C
4) D
5) F
25. Which of these is the last sentence after
rearrangement?
1) A 2) B
3) C
4) D
5) F
Directions (Q. 26-35): In the following passage, there are blanks, each of which have
been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each
five words are suggested, one of which
fits the blank appropriately. Find out the
appropriate word in each case.
The world is going ...(26)... a deep recession.
At such a time, one thing we need in abundance is jobs for the semi-skilled and unskilled.
This is the only way in which equal ...(27)... of
wealth can take place. The health care industry
is ...(28)... poised to occupy this position. The

IT industry hires people from the upper middle

strata and rich families, usually engineers,
...(29)... the health care industry nurses, to the
tune of eighty percent of the jobs created, from
the lower economic strata.
Global health care is a $ 4.5 trillion industry,
...(30)... only to the agro industry. Even the
health care ...(31)... only eighty percent of the
world's population. Policy makers should
...(32)... at health care industry as not only an
industry which addresses pain but also as one
which can ...(33)... the economy. The last century was driven by machines that addressed
human toil and it is strongly ...(34)... that this
century will be driven by health care. This,
however, will only happen if policy makers
make a conscious effort to ...(35)... the right
policies in place soon.
26. 1) past
2) against
3) across
4) through
5) on
27. 1) earing
2) share
3) venture
4) delivery
5) distribution
28. 1) commonly
2) ideally
3) indefinitely
4) preferably
5) invariably
29. 1) whereas
2) unlike
3) besides
4) although
5) despite
30. 1) encouraging
2) second
3) lesser
4) beating 5) greater
31. 1) affords
2) cures
3) visits
4) reaches
5) provides
32. 1) look
2) plan
3) weigh
4) admire
5) consider
33. 1) persuade
2) ascertain
3) influence
4) impede
5) estimate
34. 1) thought
2) credited
3) identified
4) believed
5) supposed
35. 1) derive
2) frame
3) figure
4) consider
5) put
(Writer - Senior Faculty, Banking Services
Chronicle, Hyderabad)

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