Friday, 29 November 2013

TNPSC Group 2 Exam-English-Previous Year Questions Topic wise analysis-Synonyms-meanings-Part 1

TNPSC GROUP II ANALYSIS


SYNONYMS / MEANINGS:-Part 1


TNPSC GROUP – II (RE EXAM) - November – 2012


1.       Choose the correct synonym of the underlined word.
           The rules are made to be enforced.
A)   replied
B)   applied
C)   supplied
D)   engraved






Answer: B






2.       Match the following synonym from Column A with Column B and select the correct answer from the given codes:
            Column A                             Column B
A)   Lazy                                               1)         Deep admiration
B)   Shouted                                        2)         Unwilling to work
C)   Learn                                             3)         Speak loudly
D)   Respect                                         4)         Acquire knowledge

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






           Answer: C





3.       Effective Time Management means accomplishing more in less time. Beware of the importance of Time.
           Q: Time Management means
A)   Time table
B)   Wasting time
C)   Doing more in less time
D)   Whiling away the time






Answer: C






4.       The origins of cricket are obscure and there are several theories on how it started. The shepherds used to play it, with one standing in front of the wicket gate to the sheep fold and another bowling a stone or something at him and he would have to hit it with his crook.
           Here crook means.
A)   a staff
B)   a half staff
C)   hooked staff
D)   iron pole






Answer: C






5.       Match the following words given in Column A with their meaning in Column B.
           Column A                                           Column B
A)   Inflation                             1)         Unforgettable
B)   Enhanced                         2)         Increased
C)   Advent                               3)         Increase in prices
D)   Indelible                            4)         Arrival


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





Answer: A







6.       Find out the meaning for the underlined word.
           The Postmaster looked at the boy suspiciously.
1.    Careful                              2. Doubtful
3.  Untrustworthy                   4. Distrustful
5. Dubiously
A)   1, 2, 3 and 4
B)   2, 3, 4 and 5
C)   2, 3 and 4
D)   1, 2, 3 and 5






Answer: B


TNPSC GROUP – II EXAM (ORIGINAL QUESTION PAPER) - Year - 2012

7.         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)   Patent                              1)         anger
B)   Wrath                               2)         surrounding area
C)   Vicinity                             3)         lively
D)   Vivacious                                    4)         thought
                                          5)         self-evidence
           
Codes:-
                        a          b          c          d
            A)        1          2          4          5
            B)        5          4          2          3
            C)        5          1          2          3
            D)        4          1          2          3
           






            Answer: C







8.         Match the following words given in Column A with their synonyms in Column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
            Column A                                         Column B
A)   sacred                                          1) sick people
B)   attire                                             2) holy
C)   invalids                                        3) attempt
D)   endeavour                                   4) dress


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







Answer: B







9.         Match the following words given in Column A with their synonyms in Column B and select the correct answer form the codes given below:
            Column A                                         Column B
A)   Gash                                1)         unappearing
B)   Grim                                  2)         in a superior way
C)   Beamed                           3)         badly cut
D)   Loftily                               4)         smiled happily

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







Answer: C







10.       Match the following words in Column A with their meanings in Column B select the correct answer from the codes given below:
            Column A                                         Column B
A)   aroma                               1)         at the end
B)   certainly                           2)         as a result
C)   incidental                                    3)         perfume
D)   eventual                          4)         sure
                                          5)         polite
Codes:-
            a          b          c          d
A)        3          4          1          2
B)        3          4          2          1
C)        5          2          3          1         
D)        2          1          3          4

           




Answer: A







11.       Match the following words in Column A with their meanings in Column B select the correct answer from the codes given below:
            Column A                                         Column B
A)   assert                               1)         shine
B)   glitter                                2)         say softly
C)   whisper                            3)         refuse to obey
D)   defy                                  4)         say firmly
                                                     
Codes:-
            a          b          c          d
A)        4          1          2          3
B)        1          2          4          3
C)        1          4          2          3         
D)        1          2          3          4         

           




Answer: A


TNPSC GROUP – II - July – 2011

12.     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)    blanked                             1) examine
b)    scan                                   2) reduce
c)    diminish                            3) old
d)    outdated                            4) disappeared

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






Answer: A






13.     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)    deter                                               1) memories
b)    grim                                                2) prevent
c)    reminiscences                             3) scold
d)    chide                                              4) fearful

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






Answer: C






14.     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)    Greece                                           1) Thai
b)    USA                                               2) British
c)    Britain                                            3) Greek
d)    Thailand                                        4) American

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







Answer: C






15.     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)    quit                                                 1) strange
b)    queer                                             2) real
c)    amusing                                        3) leave
d)    authentic                                       4) funny

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






Answer: A






16.     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)    diminish                                                    1) confusion
b)    negotiation                                               2) reduce
c)    bewilderment                                           3) generous
d)    benevolent                                               4) bargain

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







Answer: C







17.     Choose the correct ‘synonym’ for the underlined word from the options given below:
           The incessant rain was terrific.
A)   great
B)   loud
C)   continuous
D)   hard






Answer: C







18.     Choose the correct ‘synonym’ for the underlined word from the options given below:
           He had been summoned by the commissioner.
A)   asked
B)   called
C)   sent
D)   subjugated







Answer: B






19.     Choose the correct ‘synonym’ for the underlined word from the options given below:
           The door looks gleamy.
A)   bold
B)   lazy
C)   shine
D)   fool






Answer: C






20.     Choose the correct ‘synonym’ for the underlined word from the options given below:
           Kumar walked cautiously.
A)   slowly
B)   quickly
C)   carefully
D)   easily







Answer: C

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