English Practice Question and Answer

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Choose the word which is most nearly the same in meaning as the word given in capital letters:

ASSIMILATE

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    Arrange
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    Receive
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    Assemble
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    Absorb
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Answer : 4. "Absorb"

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In the question a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct and mark your answer in the Answer Sheet.

I said to my brother, "Let us go to some hill station for a change." 

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    I suggested to my brother that they should go to some hill station for a change.
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    I suggested to my brother that we should go to some hill station for a change.
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    I suggested to my brother that let us go to some hill station for a change.
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    I suggested to my brother that let them go to some hill station for a change.
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Answer : 2. "I suggested to my brother that we should go to some hill station for a change. "

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. 

Esoteric

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    Abstruse
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    Relevant
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    Befitting
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    Germane
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Answer : 1. "Abstruse"

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Direction: In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the word opposite in meaning of the given word as your answer.

Confront

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    Avoid
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    Oppose
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    Encounter
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    Meet
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Answer : 1. "Avoid"

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Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words are printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.
We have witnessed several disasters in recent times, some natural others man made. The frequency of such calamities has injured us and deadened our collective sensitivity, but that does not reduce the enormity of the - personal tragedy of each victim's family and community. The economic loss is only secondary to the human suffering, but is also substantial. The Government whether State or Central has standardised its response. This consists of reacting late, blaming others, visits by VIPs announcing a relief package including compensation for those affected and then forgetting all about it. There seems to be little attempt at drawing lessons from each disaster, storing the knowledge for future use , long term planning for possible pre - emptive action. Prepared ness for disasters thus falls short of what is possible using today ' s technologies.

Floods in many parts of India like the states of Bihar and Assam area yearly phenomenon. Yet the government seems to be caught by surprise year after year. It is obvious that tarpaulins, vaccines, medicines, clothes, satellite phones, large numbers of doctors and paramedical staff etc. will be needed as will boats and buses for evacuation. This is known to all those who have combated emergencies yet the non - availability of these essential services and commodities occurs. Worse the organizational structure and mechanisms for dealing with disasters are lethargic and ill defined. The National Disaster Management Agency, set up a short time ago being a central government agency has limitations relating to infringing the jurisdiction of states. It could have aggregated and disseminated experiences and knowledge, stocked many of the essential items required in an emergency or worked with agencies to ensure sufficient stocks, but hasn’t.

While the reaction to major disasters is dismal, the response to emergencies like accident is equally sad. Victim lie unattended since passersby are wary of getting caught in a labyrinthine of police and legal systems. The resulting delay in treatment con verts injuries into deaths. Of late, unique and free service to provide assistance in emergency cases is operational. Emergency Management and Research Institute (EMRI) is a professionally managed operation - initiated by the vision and grant from Ramalinga Raju. The service , which is a successful example of public private partnership likely to become operational in a few states in the near future . Given the sad failure of conventional government organisations in handling disaster, it is time we looked at the PPP model as an alternative without the government seeking in any way to abdicate its responsibility. While the state provides the funding, private organizations will provide the drive, professionalism, competent management and output linked efficiency of a good corporate organization. Combining the sensitivity and purpose of an NGO with private entrepreneurial drive to handle disasters together is thus a worthwhile challenge for both corporates and the government .

According to the passage, which of the following will be the likely impact / s of the public private participation model of disaster management?
(A) Politicians will not be able to interfere with relief efforts.
(B) Aid will be effectively deployed.
(C) Professional approach to disaster management efforts.

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    Only (A)
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    Both (B) and (C)
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    All (A), (B) and (C)
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    Only (C)
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    None of these
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Answer : 2. "Both (B) and (C) "

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Read the carefully the following passage and give answer the questions.

The victory of the small Green democracy of Athens over the mighty Persian empire in 490 B.C. is one of the most famous events in history. Darius, king of the Persian empire, was furious because Athens had interceded for the other Greek city-states in revolt against Persian domination. In anger the king sent at enormous army to defeat Athens. He thought it would take drastic steps to pacify the rebellious part of the empire Persia was reuled by one man.
 In Athens, however, all citizens helped to rule. Ennobled by this participation, Athenians were prepared to die for their city- state. Perhaps this was the secret of the remarkable victory at Marathon, which freed them from Persian rule. On their way to Marathon, the Persians tried to fool some Greek city-states by claiming to have come in peace. The frightened citizens of Delos refused to believe this. Not wanting to abet the conquest of Greece, they fled from their city and did not return until the Persians had left. They were wise, for the Persians next conquered the city of Etria and captured its people. Tiny Athens stood alone against Persia. The Athenian people went to their sanctuaries. There they prayed for deliverance. They- asked their Gods to expedite their victory. The Athenians refurbished their weapons and moved to the plain of Marathon, where their little band would meet the Persians. At the last moment, soldiers from Plataea reinforced the Athenian troops.
 The Athenian army attacked, the Greek citizens fought bravely. The power of the mighty Persians was offset by the love that the Athenians had for their city. Athenians defeated the Persians in archery and hand combat. Greek soldiers seized Persian ships of burned them, and the Persians fled in terror. Herodotus, a famous historian, reports that 6400 Persians died, compared with only 192 Athenians. 

This is a passage about- 

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    military strategy
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    committed patriotism
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    social harmony
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    historical record
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Answer : 2. "committed patriotism "

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Group of four words are given. In each group, one word is correctly spelt. Find the correctly spelt word and mark your answer in answer sheet.

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    Enterpreneur
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    Entepreneur
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    Entrepeneur
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    Entrepreneur
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Answer : 4. "Entrepreneur"

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