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APPSC Horticulture Development Officer Exam Paper I - English

Duration: 120 ยท Questions: 100 ยท Max Marks: 100 ยท Language: 1

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1
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
2
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
3
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
4
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
5
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
6
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
7
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
8
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
9
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
10
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
11
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
12
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
13
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
14
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
15
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
16
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
17
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
18
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
19
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
20
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
21
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
22
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
23
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
24
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
25
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
26
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 neighbor along with his children
  2. B.is going tonight to see a Taj Mahal
  3. C.At Agra
  4. D.No error
27
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.Kabir an Rahim are great poets
  2. B.but the former is
  3. C.greater than latter
  4. D.No error
28
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 has abandoned
  2. B.the criminal activities
  3. C.after returning from jail
  4. D.No error
29
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.We must have
  2. B.sympathy for
  3. C.needy and the poor
  4. D.No error
30
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 Chinese is a very
  2. B.difficult language to understand for those
  3. C.who have never been to China
  4. D.No error
31
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 old women placed
  2. B.kettle on fire
  3. C.come back to the bedroom
  4. D.No error
32
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 singing is both
  2. B.my vocation and avocation because it is a
  3. C.source of joy and bread to me
  4. D.No error
33
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.Snake we saw was
  2. B.very deadly thought
  3. C.it left the kitchen quietly
  4. D.No error
34
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.Being M.A. only he
  2. B.could not be appointed
  3. C.to the post of a lecturer
  4. D.No error
35
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.Our first trip was the most interesting one
  2. B.but our second one
  3. C.was even more interesting
  4. D.No error
36
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.Mahatma Gandhi did not solve
  2. B.all the problems of future
  3. C.but he did solve problems of
  4. D.No error
37
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.Having finished his breakfast
  2. B.he started working on the problem
  3. C.that had been awaiting disposal for the long time
  4. D.No error
38
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 new railway line will
  2. B.greatly improve transport and communication
  3. C.in eastern part of the country
  4. D.No error
39
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 being rainy day most of
  2. B.the people out on the street
  3. C.were carrying umbrellas
  4. D.No error
40
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.More you
  2. B.think of it
  3. C.the worse it becomes
  4. D.No error
41
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 like to travel
  2. B.by the air as
  3. C.I am a very busy person
  4. D.No error
42
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.This is
  2. B.most important
  3. C.lesson which we will have to study very carefully
  4. D.No error
43
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.Hasan plays
  2. B.both cricket and billiards
  3. C.at the national level
  4. D.No error
44
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 USA has a strong army
  2. B.that is capable of fighting
  3. C.against any army of the world
  4. D.No error
45
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 man cannot be judged
  2. B.by his external appearance
  3. C.but by internal beauty
  4. D.No error
46
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 met the gentleman
  2. B.today morning on my way
  3. C.to the market
  4. D.No error
47
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 seems as the Sun
  2. B.is coming much closer because
  3. C.earth is greeting hotter
  4. D.No error
48
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 know student
  2. B.who has stolen my book
  3. C.the boy replied to his mother on her asking about the book
  4. D.No error
49
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.Equator
  2. B.divides the Earth
  3. C.into two hemispheres
  4. D.No error
50
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 world of ours
  2. B.one has to compete
  3. C.for almost everything
  4. D.No error
51
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
52
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
53
Liquids forming a homogeneous mixture when added together
  1. A.Irascible
  2. B.Crucible
  3. C.Miscible
  4. D.Risible
54
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
55
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
56
“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
57
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
58
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
59
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
60
Feeling or showing deep and solemn respect.
  1. A.Pious
  2. B.Reverent
  3. C.Humble
  4. D.Devout
61
The teacher was taken aback by the student’s remark.
  1. A.Annoyed
  2. B.Surprised
  3. C.Hurt
  4. D.Pleased
62
The lawyer insisted on having the contract in black and white.
  1. A.In writing
  2. B.Orally
  3. C.Figuratively
  4. D.Obliquely
63
Our parents allowed us to watch films once in a blue moon.
  1. A.Everywhere
  2. B.Rarely
  3. C.Secretly
  4. D.Forever
64
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
65
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
66
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
67
We talked over the matter for an hour but without any result .
  1. A.Discussed
  2. B.Fought about
  3. C.Surveyed
  4. D.Assessed
68
Why do you fight shy of me ?
  1. A.Fight with
  2. B.Avoid
  3. C.Embarrass
  4. D.Shout at
69
Mania for travel
  1. A.Megalomania
  2. B.Dromomania
  3. C.Nymphomania
  4. D.Hypomania
70
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
71
By leaps and bounds
  1. A.very fast
  2. B.very slow
  3. C.in details
  4. D.aimlessly
72
Treatment by means of exercise and massage .
  1. A.Physiotherapy
  2. B.Psychotherapy
  3. C.Hydrotherapy
  4. D.Chemotherapy
73
The action of looking within or into one’s own mind
  1. A.Introspection
  2. B.Introvert
  3. C.Examination
  4. D.Observation
74
Make something less severe .
  1. A.mediation
  2. B.palliation
  3. C.reduction
  4. D.aggravation
75
You cannot throw dust into my eyes.
  1. A.Terrify me
  2. B.Cheat me
  3. C.Hurt me
  4. D.Abuse me
76
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
77
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
78
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
79
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
80
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
81
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
82
To grease the palm.
  1. A.To rub oil on the hand
  2. B.To lubricate the machine parts
  3. C.To bribe
  4. D.To cut the tree
83
My friend is quite hard-hearted.
  1. A.Emotional
  2. B.Cruel
  3. C.Rude
  4. D.Sentimental
84
His popularity is on the wane.
  1. A.On the heights
  2. B.Stand still
  3. C.Verge of eruption
  4. D.Gradually declining
85
He was in doldrums after the quarrel with his brother.
  1. A.Jubilant
  2. B.In low spirits
  3. C.Angry
  4. D.Left the house
86
If someone drops a bombshell, they
  1. A.Make a serious mistake
  2. B.Create a big problem
  3. C.Have some big, bad news
  4. D.Are attacking their enemy
87
We must work with all our might and main, otherwise we cannot succeed.
  1. A.Full force
  2. B.Complete trust
  3. C.Exceptional skill
  4. D.Full unity
88
The sailors nailed their colours to their mast.
  1. A.Put up a colourful mast
  2. B.Refused to climb down
  3. C.Took over the ship
  4. D.Decided to abandon the ship
89
It is difficult to have sensible discussion with her as She flies off at a tangent.
  1. A.Gets carried away
  2. B.Starts discussing something irrelevant
  3. C.Loses her temper easily
  4. D.Does not really understand anything
90
The students found it hard to go at equal sped with the professor.
  1. A.Get away from
  2. B.Put up with
  3. C.Keep up with
  4. D.Race against
91
Ready to believe anything .
  1. A.Credulous
  2. B.Incredulous
  3. C.Incredible
  4. D.Credible
92
The inspector was caught red handed .
  1. A.found with hands tied
  2. B.caught with dirty hands
  3. C.caught in the act of committing the crime
  4. D.quickly
93
Chetan is very upset because the new manager always picks on him
  1. A.Advises
  2. B.Warns severely
  3. C.Selects
  4. D.Treats badly
94
He disdained to notice the insult.
  1. A.Was very proud
  2. B.Refused
  3. C.Was unhappy
  4. D.Was to reluctant
95
He gave an evocative rendering of his recent poems.
  1. A.Thrilling
  2. B.Enchanting
  3. C.Emotional
  4. D.Incantatory
96
Expeditious steps should be taken to complete the work in two weeks.
  1. A.Unmerciful and punitive
  2. B.Strict and forceful
  3. C.Disciplinary
  4. D.Prompt and efficient
97
Why did you make that flippant remark ?
  1. A.Highly critical
  2. B.Not showing deserved respect
  3. C.Causal
  4. D.Indifferent
98
That is not an occasion to make an impromptu speech.
  1. A.Without preparation
  2. B.Thoughtless
  3. C.Improper
  4. D.Long and boring
99
The weavers have to do monotonous work.
  1. A.Autonomous
  2. B.Irksome
  3. C.Exhausting
  4. D.Repetitive
100
There is not a single word that is redundant in the report.
  1. A.Unimportant
  2. B.Not needed
  3. C.Bombasitc
  4. D.Flowery