Friday 11 April 2014

TNPSC Exams-Group IV and VAO-Previous Years analysed Questions-English-Synonyms

TNPSC Group IV Analysis
SYNONYMS / MEANINGS:- Part 2

31.     Select the correct ‘Synonym’ for the italicized word from the options given below:
           Ram has a circle of good companions.
A)   companies
B)   friends
C)   agencies
D)   comforts





Answer: B




32.     Select the correct ‘synonym’ for the italicized word from the options given below:
           Most of the students are passive listeners.
A)   inactive
B)   active
C)   positive
D)   negative





Answer: A




33.     Select the correct ‘synonym’ for the italicized word from the options given below:
           Gandhi used to be very timid during his school days.
A)   active
B)   brave
C)   modern
D)   shy





Answer: D





TNPSC Group IV – (Special Exam) – Original Question Paper – 2011

34.     Match the following words given Column A with their meanings in Column B and select the answer from the codes given below:

           Column A                               Column B
a)    ailment                              1. wounded
b)    mute                                   2. illness
c)    furiously                            3. Silence
d)    hurt                                    4. Violently

Codes:

              a          b          c          d
A)          2          3          4          1
B)          4          3          1          2
C)         1          3          4          2
D)         3          2          1          4





Answer: A




35.     Match the following words given Column A with their meanings in Column B and select the answer from the codes given below:

           Column A                               Column B
a)    acute                                  1. discover
b)    amazed                             2. doubt
c)    unearth                             3. severe
d)    suspicion                          4. surprised

Codes:

              a          b          c          d
A)          4          3          2          1
B)          3          4          1          2
C)         1          2          4          3
D)         4          2          3          1





Answer: B




36.     Match the following words given Column A with their meanings in Column B and select the answer from the codes given below:

           Column A                               Column B
a)    siblings                              1. reveal
b)    hardy                                 2. brothers and sisters
c)    mettle                                 3. strong
d)    disclose                             4. courage

Codes:

              a          b          c          d
A)          3          4          1          2
B)          2          3          4          1
C)         3          4          2          1
D)         1          2          4          3





Answer: B




37.     Match the following words given Column A with their meanings in Column B and select the answer from the codes given below:

           Column A                               Column B
a)    wise                                   1. punishment
b)    penalty                              2. clever
c)    strange                              3. friend
d)    companion                       4. unknown

Codes:

              a          b          c          d
A)          2          1          4          3
B)          4          1          2          3
C)         2          3          4          1
D)         4          1          3          2





Answer: A




38.     Match the following words given Column A with their meanings in Column B and select the answer from the codes given below:

           Column A                               Column B
a)    gauged                              1. disappeared
b)    astonishing                      2. something new
c)    vanished                           3. very surprising
d)    novelty                               4. measured

Codes:

              a          b          c          d
A)          4          1          2          3         
B)          4          3          1          2
C)         3          2          4          1
D)         2          1          3          4





Answer: B

39.     Choose the correct synonym for the italicized word:
           The multimedia presentations are enhanced with graphics.
A)   broadened
B)   increased
C)   widened
D)   encouraged





Answer: B




40.     Choose the correct synonym for the italicized word:
           The book left an indelible impression on my mind.
A)   credible
B)   unforgettable
C)   great
D)   interesting





Answer: B




41.     Choose the correct synonym for the italicized word:
           I am a convict.
A)   a cruel man
B)   a person imprisoned for a crime
C)   a honest man
D)   a dishonest man





Answer: B




42.     Choose the correct synonym for the italicized word:
           Journeys by plane are convenient.
A)   enjoyable
B)   comfortable
C)   suitable
D)   horrible





Answer: B




43.     Choose the correct synonym for the italicized word:
           ‘Be sincere and honest’ is my parents credo.
A)   philosophy
B)   assessment
C)   attention
D)   interest





Answer: A





TNPSC – GROUP – IV – ORIGINAL QUESTION PAPER – 2012

44.     Match the following words given in Column A with their meanings in Column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below:

            Column A                                         Column B
a)    Mesmerising                     1.         spellbind
b)    Hypnotise                         2.         captivating
c)    Bedlam                              3.         deceives
d)    Imposter                            4.         confusion

Codes:           

              a          b          c          d
A)          1          3          4          2
B)          3          2          4          1
C)         4          1          3          2
D)         2          1          4          3





           Answer: D




45.     Match the following words given in Column A with their meanings in Column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below:

            Column A                                         Column B
a)    ferocious                           1.         sorrow
b)    impediments                     2.         arrogant
c)    haughty                             3.         wild
d)    affliction                            4.         obstacles

Codes:           

              a          b          c          d
A)          4          1          3          2
B)          3          2          4          1
C)         1          3          4          2
D)         3          4          2          1





           Answer: D




46.     Match the following words given in Column A with their meanings in Column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below:

                 Column A                        Column B
a)    Parched                                        1. slimy
b)    Taut                                                2. smiled
c)    Groaned                                        3. slavery
d)    Freedom                                        4. wet

Codes:

              a          b          c          d
A)          1          3          2          4
B)          4          1          2          3
C)         3          1          4          2
D)         2          4          1          3





Answer: B




47.     Match the following phrasal verbs given in Column A with their meanings in Column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below:

                 Column A                         Column B
a)    bring out                                        1. realise
b)    bring to                                          2. restore
c)    bring under                                   3. emphasise
d)    bring up                                         4. subdue
                                                              5. rear

Codes:

              a          b          c          d
A)          3          2          4          5
B)          3          2          4          1
C)         3          1          4          5
D)         3          1          5          4





Answer: A




48.     Match the following phrases / idioms given in Column A with their meanings in Column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below:

                 Column A                        Column B
a)    Mess around                                1. punish
b)    Mete something out                    2. waste time
c)    Mill around                                   3. beware of danger
d)    Mind out                                        4. people get together very close

Codes:

              a          b          c          d
A)          2          4          3          1
B)          1          3          2          4
C)         3          1          4          2
D)         2          1          4          3





Answer: D




49.     Match the following phrases given in Column A with their meanings in Column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below:

                  Column A                                   Column B
a)    go up                                             1. wait
b)    zero                                                2. a little ago
c)    just before                                     3. disclose a secret
d)    let on                                              4. Increase

Codes:

              a          b          c          d
A)          1          2          3          4
B)          4          3          2          1
C)         4          3          1          2
D)         4          1          2          3





Answer: D




50.     Match the following Pharases / idioms given in Column A with their meanings in Column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
          
                 Column A                         Column B
a)    put on                                            1. surrender
b)    give in                                            2. a greenhouse
c)    in abundance                              3. wear
d)    underglass                                   4. a lot of

Codes:

              a          b          c          d
A)          3          1          4          2
B)          1          2          3          4
C)         4          3          2          1
D)         3          2          4          1





Answer: A




51.     Find out the meaning for the italicized word:
           He set into a thriving business.
           I. upcoming
           II. increasing
           III. successful
           IV. prosperous

A)   I, II, III
B)   II, III, IV
C)   I, III, IV
D)   I, II, IV





Answer: B




52.     Find out the meaning for the italicized word:
           I. irritatedly
           II. annoyingly
           III. infuriatedly
           IV. persuadingly
           V. furiously

A)   I, II, IV and V
B)   I, III, IV and V
C)   II, III, IV and V
D)   I, III, IV and V





Answer: B




53.     Find out the meaning for the italicized word:
           She was fascinated by her obscure statements.
I.              convinced
II.            attracted
III.           charmed
IV.          enthralled
V.           allured

A)   I, II, IV and V
B)   I, III, IV and V
C)   I, II, III and IV
D)   II, III, IV and V





           Answer: D




54.     Match the following words given in Column A with their meanings in Column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below:

            Column A                                         Column B
a)    canopy                              1.         scolding
b)    concerned                        2.         strange
c)    queer                                 3.         be anxious
d)    chide                                  4.         shelter

Codes:           

              a          b          c          d
A)          4          3          2          1
B)          3          2          4          1
C)         3          1          2          4
D)         4          1          2          3





           Answer: A




55.     Match the following words given in Column A with their meanings in Column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
          
                  Column A                                    Column B
a)    sloth                                               1. annoyed
b)    intricate                                         2. laziness
c)    irritated                                          3. fear
d)    dread                                             4. complicated

Codes:

              a          b          c          d
A)          1          3          2          4
B)          4          2          1          3
C)         2          4          1          3
D)         2          3          1          4





Answer: C




56.     Match the following words given in Column A with their meanings in Column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below:

                  Column A                                   Column B
a)    instinct                                           1. deep
b)    profound                                       2. ability
c)    lanky                                              3. intuition
d)    aptitude                                         4. tall and thin

Codes:

              a          b          c          d
A)          1          3          4          2
B)          3          1          4          2
C)         4          3          1          2
D)         2          1          3          4





Answer: B




57.     Find out the meaning for the italicized words:
           His brother’s worthy suggestions changed Sachin to a steadfast cricketer.
i)     determined
ii)    firm
iii)   famous
iv)  committed

a)    i, ii, iii
b)    i, ii, iv
c)    i, iii, iv
d)    none of these





Answer: B




58.     Which of the following statements take the following question tag?
           ……………….. doesn’t she?
A)   Reeta goes to school everyday
B)   Reeta should go to school everyday
C)   Reeta can go to school everyday
D)   Reeta does not go to school everyday






Answer: A

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