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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