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APPSC ADO Exam (General English) - English

Duration: 120 · Questions: 100 · Max Marks: 100 · Language: 3

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General English

1
I go to Madurai by —– Vaigai Express
  1. A.a
  2. B.an
  3. C.some
  4. D.the
2
Have the car stolen!
  1. A.Steal the car
  2. B.You should have the stolen car
  3. C.Get someone to steal the car
  4. D.They have stolen the car
3
The payment was collected by the hardworking salesman.
  1. A.The hardworking salesman collected the payment.
  2. B.the salesman who worked heard was able to collect the payment.
  3. C.to collect the payment the salesman had to work hard.
  4. D.The hardworking salesman was able to collect the payment.
4
I had to stop all my work to complete this project.
  1. A.All other work had to be stopped to complete this project by me
  2. B.For completing this project all other work must be stopped
  3. C.For completing this project I had to stop all my work
  4. D.To complete this project all other work had been stopped by me
5
They have published the names of all the successful candidates.
  1. A.The candidates who have succeeded their names they had published.
  2. B.The names of all the successful candidates have been published by them
  3. C.The candidates who have succeeded their names have been published by them.
  4. D.The names of all the successful candidate were published by them. 
6
The online shopping site lowered the prices.
  1. A.Lowering of the prices was done by the online shopping site
  2. B.The prices were lowered by the online shopping site
  3. C.The prices had been lowered by the online shopping site
  4. D.The prices have been lowered by the online shopping site
7
Who taught you to drive a truck ?
  1. A.To drive a truck by whom were you taught?
  2. B.Driving a truck by who were you taught?
  3. C.Driving a truck by who were you being taught?
  4. D.By whom were you taught to drive a truck?
8
We shall invite Suresh.
  1. A.Suresh would be invited by us
  2. B.Suresh would have been invited by us
  3. C.Suresh will be invited by us
  4. D.Suresh will have been invited by us
9
Dark clouds have overcast the evening sky.
  1. A.By the dark clouds the evening sky was overcast.
  2. B.The evening sky has been overcast by the dark clouds.
  3. C.Dark clouds overcastted the evening sky.
  4. D.The sky of the evening was overcasted by dark clouds.
10
The partners will celebrate their triumph tomorrow. 
  1. A.The triumph would be celebrated by the partners a day before
  2. B.The triumph would be celebrated by the partners a day after
  3. C.The triumph would have been celebrated by the partners a day after
  4. D.The triumph will have been celebrated by the partners tomorrow
11
Why did break the vase?
  1. A.why is the vase broken by him
  2. B.why was the vase broken by him
  3. C.why had been the vase broken by him
  4. D.why has been the vase broken by him
12
Mariam was writing a note to her boss.
  1. A.A note was written to her boss by Mariam
  2. B.A note was wrote by Mariam to her boss
  3. C.A note was being written by Mariam to her boss
  4. D.A note was written by Mariam to her boss
13
The baby really enjoys that music.
  1. A.That music was really enjoyed by the baby.
  2. B.That music was really being enjoyed by the baby.
  3. C.That music is really enjoyed by the baby.
  4. D.This music was really enjoyed by the baby.
14
The weather disrupted the final match.
  1. A.The final match has been disrupted by the weather.
  2. B.The final match had been disrupted by the weather.
  3. C.The final match was disrupted by the weather. 
  4. D.The final match was being disrupted by the weather.
15
The management committee is required to publish a report every year. 
  1. A.report would be published by the management committee every year.
  2. B.A report would have been published by the management committee every year.
  3. C.A report requires to be published by the management committee every year.
  4. D.Every year the report would be published by the management committee.
16
Preeti ran the race in record time.
  1. A.In record time Preeti ran the race.
  2. B. The race was run by Preeti in record time
  3. C.The race was being run by Preeti in record time
  4. D.The race had been run by Preeti in record time
17
I shall have written the full thesis by December
  1. A.By December I shall have wrote the full thesis.
  2. B.The full thesis will have been written by me by December.
  3. C.The full Thesis will be wrote by me by December
  4. D.By December the full thesis must have been wrote by me.
18
One must keep one’s promises.
  1. A.One’s promises must be kept by one.
  2. B.One’s promises had to be kept.
  3. C.Promises must be kept.
  4. D.Promises have to be kept by one.
19
I read the story in one night.
  1. A.The story had been read by me in one night.
  2. B.The story has been read by me in one night
  3. C.n one night the story has been read by me.
  4. D.the story was read by me in one night
20
We must take care of the old.
  1. A.Those who are old need to be taken care of by us.
  2. B.The old must be taken care of by us. 
  3. C.Those who are old need care by us
  4. D.The old should be taken care of by us.
21
My father generously donated money to the church.
  1. A.Money is generously being donated to te church by my father.
  2. B.Money has been generously donated to the church by my father.
  3. C.Money had been generously donated to the church by my father.
  4. D.Money was generously donated to the church by my father.
22
We will send you your laboratory reports as soon as they are ready
  1. A.you would be sent your laboratory reports as soon as they will be ready.
  2. B.Your laboratory reports will be sent to you as soon as they are ready.
  3. C.You would be send your laboratory reports as soon as they will be ready.
  4. D.Your laboratory reports should be sent to you as soon as they will be ready.
23
I saw the master conducting the orchestra.
  1. A.I saw that the orchestra was being conducted by the master.
  2. B.I saw the orchestra being conducted by te master
  3. C.The master was seen conducting the orchestra by me.
  4. D.The master was conducting the orchestra and I saw that.
24
The dog is being fed by us.
  1. A.We fed the dog.
  2. B.We have had been feeding the dog.
  3. C.We are feeding the dog 
  4. D.We had been feeding the dog
25
When did Rohit return my bike?
  1. A.When was my bike returned by Rohit?
  2. B.When was it that Rohit returned my bike?
  3. C.Rohit returned my bike when?
  4. D.When did my bike come back from Rohit?
26
The Finance Department has ……………a centralized online databank system for all statutory government bodies to …………an eye on their assets and liabilities.
  1. A. presented , stay
  2. B.introduced , keep
  3. C.announce , make
  4. D.created , let
  5. E.proclaimed , hold
27
Assets
  1. A.liabilities
  2. B.responsibilities
  3. C.estates
  4. D.profits
28
Affidavit
  1. A. Affirmation
  2. B.Slander
  3. C.Oath
  4. D.Testimony
29
Hollow
  1. A.Alveolate
  2. B.Cleft
  3. C. Cavernous
  4. D.Solid
30
Cosset 
  1. A.Ignoreb
  2. B.Close
  3. C.Caress
  4. D.Fondle
31
Ogle
  1. A.Leer
  2. B.Gaze
  3. C.Ignore
  4. D.Gawk
32
Intrinsic
  1. A.Elemental
  2. B.Innate
  3. C.Connate
  4. D.Acquired
33
Coalesce
  1. A.Separate
  2. B.Adhere
  3. C.Cleave
  4. D.Amalgamate
34
Loiter
  1. A.lag 
  2. B.Hasten
  3. C.Amble
  4. D.Loii
35
The protests were......... at ......... awareness among the elite and the educated.
  1. A.held, generating
  2. B.aimed, creating
  3. C.targeted, awakening
  4. D.focused, building
  5. E.concentrated, producing
36
Deep-seated
  1. A.Chronic
  2. B.Temporary
  3. C.inbred
  4. D.Subconscious
37
Vibrant
  1. A.Drab
  2. B.Gaudy
  3. C.Jazzy
  4. D.Vivid
38
To scowl 
  1. A.To glower
  2. B.To smirk
  3. C.To Grimace
  4. D.To grin
39
I used (A)/ a pair of black trousers (B) / for a week (C)/ No error (D)
  1. A.A
  2. B.B
  3. C.C
  4. D.D
40
Atheist
  1. A.Skeptic
  2. B.Pagan
  3. C.Disciple
  4. D.Agnostic
41
Abdicate
  1. A.Forgo
  2. B.Usurp
  3. C.Waive
  4. D.Cede
42
Mandarin Chinese is spoken by people.
  1. A.Little
  2. B.Few
  3. C.Many
  4. D.Big
43
A person who is good at foreign languages is known as-
  1. A.Virtuoso
  2. B.Linguist
  3. C.Ventriloquist
  4. D.Scholar
44
Astringe
  1. A. Liberate
  2. B.Constringe
  3. C.Circumscribe
  4. D.Tauten
45
The ………..of gurudakshina is very ancient.
  1. A.habit       
  2. B.approach
  3. C.perception    
  4. D.concept
46
            are regional variations of a language.
  1. A.English
  2. B.Mandarin Chinese
  3. C.Home language
  4. D.Dialects
47
It is ……… to the Indian culture and tradition.
  1. A.unique         
  2. B.rare
  3. C.different    
  4. D.particular
48
English also included French words the Norman Conquest.
  1. A.After
  2. B.Prior
  3. C.Before
  4. D.During
49
Select the wrongly spelt words .
  1. A.career
  2. B.callous
  3. C.calander
  4. D.carriage
50
To spurn
  1. A.To Accept       
  2. B.To flout
  3. C.To Scorn
  4. D.To rebuff
51
Read sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The sentences are In three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c) and (d). In that case, letter (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response.
  1. A.He was in the temper
  2. B.and refused
  3. C.discuss the matter again
  4. D.No error
52
Read sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The sentences are In three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c) and (d). In that case, letter (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response.
  1. A.A flower makes no garland
  2. B.so we must do a thing together
  3. C.in a unit for a good result
  4. D.No error
53
Read sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The sentences are In three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c) and (d). In that case, letter (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response.
  1. A.My friend is a software engineer
  2. B.and his wife is doctor
  3. C.so they don’t have enough time for each other
  4. D.No error
54
Read sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The sentences are In three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c) and (d). In that case, letter (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response.
  1. A.I don’t have much time that
  2. B.I hear you in detail with verbosity
  3. C.tell everything in nutshell
  4. D.No error
55
Read sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The sentences are In three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c) and (d). In that case, letter (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response.
  1. A.The atmosphere is changing
  2. B.so I have severe pain in my body
  3. C.if you have any painkiller, please give it to me
  4. D.No error
56
Read sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The sentences are In three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c) and (d). In that case, letter (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response.
  1. A.No one is without fault
  2. B.because no one is God
  3. C.and only God is fault free
  4. D.No error
57
Read sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The sentences are In three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c) and (d). In that case, letter (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response.
  1. A.Your
  2. B.clock is
  3. C.one hour fast
  4. D.No error
58
Read sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The sentences are In three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c) and (d). In that case, letter (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response.
  1. A.The lose of jobs
  2. B.is regarded by some as an necessary evil
  3. C.in the fight against infliation
  4. D.No error
59
Read sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The sentences are In three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c) and (d). In that case, letter (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response.
  1. A.In science, the credit goes to a man
  2. B.who convinces the world
  3. C.not to the man to whom the idea first occurs
  4. D.No error
60
Read sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The sentences are In three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c) and (d). In that case, letter (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response.
  1. A.It is only after
  2. B.the match is over
  3. C.that people realize how exciting it is
  4. D.No error
61
Read sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The sentences are In three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c) and (d). In that case, letter (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response.
  1. A.Off the two
  2. B.sisters, she
  3. C.is better
  4. D.No error
62
Read sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The sentences are In three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c) and (d). In that case, letter (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response.
  1. A.A interesting book
  2. B.‘A Tale of two cities’
  3. C.was written by Alexander Dumas
  4. D.No error
63
Read sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The sentences are In three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c) and (d). In that case, letter (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response.
  1. A.I shall never
  2. B.forget a good
  3. C.deed you did to me, when I was in crisis
  4. D.No error
64
Read sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The sentences are In three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c) and (d). In that case, letter (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response.
  1. A.Wisdom of Vikramaditya
  2. B.solved many riddles
  3. C.that people brought to him for solution
  4. D.No error
65
Read sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The sentences are In three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c) and (d). In that case, letter (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response.
  1. A.News you broke to his wife
  2. B.made her nervous
  3. C.and she broke down
  4. D.No error
66
Read sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The sentences are In three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c) and (d). In that case, letter (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response.
  1. A.I have a work
  2. B.to do and
  3. C.so I will reach late
  4. D.No error
67
Read sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The sentences are In three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c) and (d). In that case, letter (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response.
  1. A.I saw portion
  2. B.of the manuscript
  3. C.on birds
  4. D.No error
68
Read sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The sentences are In three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c) and (d). In that case, letter (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response.
  1. A.Talent without experience is waste
  2. B.so one must attain some practical knowledge and
  3. C.it is only practical knowledge through which one can be an expert
  4. D.No error
69
Read sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The sentences are In three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c) and (d). In that case, letter (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response.
  1. A.The Geeta, the Bible and the Quran all show us
  2. B.the true path of humanity
  3. C.Ramayana also can be included in this group
  4. D.No error
70
Read sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The sentences are In three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c) and (d). In that case, letter (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response.
  1. A.Gandhiji was born on 2nd October 1869
  2. B.He devoted two thirds of his life
  3. C.for Indian freedom movement
  4. D.No error
71
Read sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The sentences are In three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c) and (d). In that case, letter (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response.
  1. A.The students who want to speak in English
  2. B.must read Hindu newspaper
  3. C.in their initial stage
  4. D.No error
72
Read sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The sentences are In three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c) and (d). In that case, letter (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response.
  1. A.Garib rath is a facility by railway ministry
  2. B.for the poor to enjoy express train and facilities
  3. C.but is mostly utilized by the upper class
  4. D.No error
73
Read sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The sentences are In three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c) and (d). In that case, letter (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response.
  1. A.It is
  2. B.a quarter to ten
  3. C.by my watch
  4. D.No error
74
Read sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The sentences are In three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c) and (d). In that case, letter (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response.
  1. A.Mr. Thakur lived
  2. B.in the three-hundred year
  3. C.old house
  4. D.in Patna
75
Read sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The sentences are In three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c) and (d). In that case, letter (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response.
  1. A.The uncle of mine who is farmer
  2. B.gave me a piece of useful advice
  3. C.when I went to see him three weeks ago
  4. D.No error
76
To sleep with the fishes
  1. A.Always be in a dream world
  2. B.To make absurd excuses
  3. C.To sleep peacefully
  4. D.To be dead
77
To free someone or something form a constraint or difficulty.
  1. A.To exterminate
  2. B.To expurgate
  3. C.To intricate
  4. D.To extricate
78
Liquids forming a homogeneous mixture when added together
  1. A.Irascible
  2. B.Crucible
  3. C.Miscible
  4. D.Risible
79
Shooting fish in a barrel
  1. A.To do random acts of stupidity
  2. B.To behave in a cruel manner
  3. C.Ridiculously easy
  4. D.To escape through a narrow opening
80
What does the phrase ‘knew no bounds’ mean ?
  1. A.was bounded by
  2. B.was limitless
  3. C.was limited
  4. D.was bound to
81
“There are more cyclists than pedestrians on the streets of Amsterdam”.
Choose the sentence which means the same as the above statement.
  1. A.Pedestrians outnumber cyclists on the streets of Amsterdam
  2. B.Cyclists are not as many is number as pedestrians
  3. C.Walking is not as common as cycling is on the streets of Amsterdam
  4. D.Cycling is not as common as walking is on the streets of Amsterdam
82
Use the appropriate idiom to complete the expression. You may go home early if you are
  1. A.Feeling a bit under the weather
  2. B.Hitting the nail on the head
  3. C.Sitting on the fence
  4. D.Adding insult to the injury
83
To bend over backwards
  1. A.To accommodate every unreasonable request usually without getting anything back 
  2. B.Stepping away from an unpleasant situation
  3. C.To make every effort to achieve something, especially to be fair or helpful
  4. D.Submitting oneself completely to a higher authority
84
To declare invalid an official agreement, decision, or result.
  1. A.To annul
  2. B.To negate
  3. C.To efface
  4. D.To undo
85
Feeling or showing deep and solemn respect.
  1. A.Pious
  2. B.Reverent
  3. C.Humble
  4. D.Devout
86
The teacher was taken aback by the student’s remark.
  1. A.Annoyed
  2. B.Surprised
  3. C.Hurt
  4. D.Pleased
87
The lawyer insisted on having the contract in black and white.
  1. A.In writing
  2. B.Orally
  3. C.Figuratively
  4. D.Obliquely
88
Our parents allowed us to watch films once in a blue moon.
  1. A.Everywhere
  2. B.Rarely
  3. C.Secretly
  4. D.Forever
89
Hold your tongue, my lad ! I’ll deal with you later.
  1. A.Stick out the tongue
  2. B.Be silent
  3. C.Cool the tongue
  4. D.Gargle
90
If you read his letter between the lines, you will find that he has no faith in his colleague’s honesty.
  1. A.Strain your eyes
  2. B.Read in secret
  3. C.Find out the inner meaning
  4. D.Read an untidy letter
91
In this question idioms is followed by alternative meanings of which one is correct. Choose the correct option.
  1. A.A person unsuited to the position he fills
  2. B.A scheme that never works
  3. C.An impossible task
  4. D.A Herculean task
92
Why do you fight shy of me ?
  1. A.Fight with
  2. B.Avoid
  3. C.Embarrass
  4. D.Shout at
93
When he asked me the way to the cafeteria, I told him to follow the nose.
  1. A.To find it by himself
  2. B.To ask someone else
  3. C.To follow me
  4. D.To go Straight ahead
94
You cannot throw dust into my eyes.
  1. A.Terrify me
  2. B.Cheat me
  3. C.Hurt me
  4. D.Abuse me
95
Many would be leaders have feet to clay.
  1. A.Elephantiasis
  2. B.Nimble feet
  3. C.Are flawed personalities
  4. D.Run the business of clay modeling
96
This incident calls for immediate intervention, but the authority seems to be dragging its feet.
  1. A.Tardy to reluctant to act
  2. B.Issuing a show-cause notice
  3. C.Deliberating stern action
  4. D.Contemplating a trial
97
The players stormed out of the stadium after a hot-headed game.
  1. A.Went out breaking things on their way
  2. B.Crept out through a different exit
  3. C.Went out meekly
  4. D.Went out showing their anger
98
The trial made a mockey of justice.
  1. A.People mocked at the judgement
  2. B.It was a mock trial
  3. C.There was no serious outcome
  4. D.Made the system look ridiculous
99
His recent statement is an about turn.
  1. A.A good announcement
  2. B.A declaration of war
  3. C.Complete change of opinion
  4. D.A bold statement
100
When he left he was extremely disappointed. I think he’s gone for good.
  1. A.To seek good fortune
  2. B.To a good place
  3. C.To a foreign country
  4. D.Permanently
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