TNPSC Group IV Exam 2012 Original Question Paper and Answers- Part 7
151. Match the
following words given in Column A with their antonyms in Column B and select
the correct answer from the codes given below:
Column A Column
B
a) Nightmarish 1. calm
b) Irate 2. announce
c) Unherald 3. aroma
d) Stench 4. pleasing
Codes:
a b c d
A) 4 1 2 3
B) 1 4 3 2
C) 2 1 4 3
D) 1 2 3 4
Answer:
A
152. 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
153. 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) hold on 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
154. Fill in the
blank with correct Homophone:
We sat under
the shade of the …………… tree.
A)
breach
B)
beach
C)
beech
D)
beich
Answer: C
155. 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) 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
156. Find out the
incorrect sentence from the following:
A) She is a minor so she needs a guardian.
B) They saw the teacher so they
became silent.
C) As it rained so the match was
cancelled.
D) The pen is very beautiful but it
does not write smoothly.
Answer:
C
157. 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
158. 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) due to 1. crushed
b) get on to 2. move fully
c) go in to 3. climb
d) ground up 4. because of
Codes:
a b c d
A) 2 1 4 3
B) 1 2 3 4
C) 4 3 2 1
D) 4 2 3 1
Answer:
C
159. Match Column A
with Column B to make meaningful sentences by using prepositions and select the
correct answer from the codes given below:
Column A Column B
a) Ranjith got 1. by 10 per cent
b) Prices have risen 2. about you
c) He went 3. out of the taxi
d) We were talking 4. On horseback to Kedarnath
Codes:
a b c d
A) 3 1 2 4
B) 3 1 4 2
C) 4 3 1 2
D) 4 2 1 3
Answer:
B
160. Fill in the
blank with suitable preposition given as option:
He cuts the
cake …………….. a knife.
A)
in
B)
for
C)
over
D)
with
Answer: D
161. Identify the incorrect prepositional phrase
from the given options:
David is …………………
A)
afraid of dark
B)
afraid of dogs
C)
for definitely
wrong
D)
frightened of
devils
Answer: C
162. Identify the sentence of requisition.
A)
Just find out the
odd one, won’t you?
B)
Just find out the
key, can’t you?
C)
Just open the
door, can you?
D)
Just open the
door, will you?
Answer: D
163. Pick out the sentence with SVIODO pattern:
A)
Painters paint
pictures
B)
I eat apples
everyday
C)
He gave me a book
D)
Raju speaks
English fluenly.
Answer: C
164. Find out the Passive Voice from the option:
A)
Someone is chasing
him.
B)
Someone is
innocent here.
C)
Someone is allowed
here by mistake
D)
Someone here is
keen on money by nature
Answer: C
165. Which one of the following is a correct
sentence?
A)
Your pencil is
more sharp than mine
B)
Your pencil is
sharper than mine
C)
Your pencil is the
sharper than mine
D)
Your pencil is
sharp than mine.
Answer: B
166. Which of the following sentences has correct
use of article?
A)
The rose is the
sweetest of all flowers.
B)
Rose is the
sweetest of all flowers
C)
A rose is the
sweetest of all flowers.
D)
An rose is the
sweetest of all flowers
Answer: A
167. Fill in the blank with suitable phrase:
Prem hates …………….. in the morning.
Luckily he works in the evening.
A)
getting on
B)
getting up
C)
getting in
D)
none of these
Answer: B
168. Match Column A
with Column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Column A Column B
(Phrasal
Verbs) (Meanings)
a) break down 1. disperse
b) break in 2. collapse
c) break off 3. detach
d) break up 4. Enter by force
5. disintegration
Codes:
a b c d
A) 2 4 1 5
B) 2 4 1 3
C) 2 4 5 1
D) 2 4 3 1
Answer:
D
169. Match Column A
with Column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Column A Column B
(Phrasal
Verbs) (Meanings)
a) give away 1. resign
b) give over 2. transfer
c) give up 3. pronounce
d) give off 4. abandon
5. emit
Codes:
a b c d
A) 2 4 5 1
B) 2 4 1 5
C) 2 4 1 3
D) 2 4 5 3
Answer:
B
170. Match Column A
with Column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Column A Column B
a) improvise 1. Dubious, far-fetched
b) impound 2. ambiguous, approximate
c) improbable 3. Invent and perform
d) imprecise 4. seize legally
5. not original, copying
Codes:
a b c d
A) 5 4 3 2
B) 3 4 1 2
C) 3 2 4 5
D) 1 2 3 4
Answer:
B
171. Fill in the
blanks with suitable words:
A ……………. of
…………… attached the village.
A)
gangs, thiefes
B)
gang, thieves
C)
gang, thiefs
D)
gangs, thief
Answer: B
172. Fill in the blanks suitably:
He………….. the bus, if he ……………. Early.
A)
Could catch, starts
B)
will catch, starts
C)
would catch,
starts
D)
will catch,
started
Answer: B
173. Find out the meaning for the italicized word:
Hemanth rejected his suggestion indignantly.
I.
Irritatedly
II.
annoyingly
III.
infuriatedly
IV.
persuadingly
V.
furiously
A)
I, II, IV and V
B)
I, II, III and V
C)
II, III, IV and V
D)
I, II, IV and V
Answer: B
174. 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
175. 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
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