4199+ General English Questions and Answers for Competitive Exams With Explanation

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In the following questions, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

Children need to be taught the importance of hygiene early on so that it becomes a _____. Children are the most _____ to hygiene-related disorders like skin issues, rashes, infections, wounds, etc. Teach them early on about what to _____. Teach them that taking a few _____ measures to prevent infections and diseases is _____.

Children are the most _____ to hygiene-related disorders like skin issues, rashes,

A) innocent	B) responsible
C) pliable	D) susceptible

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) susceptible

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In the given question, an idiom/phrase highlighted in bold is given in a sentence. Choose the most suitable meaning of the idiom/phrase.

I heard it on the grapevine that the vacancies are going to be increased this year for many posts.

A) To hear some official news about something	B) To inform people about something
C) To acquire information by unofficial communication	D) To be sure of something

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) To acquire information by unofficial communication

Explanation:

The idiom “to hear it on the grapevine” means to hear about something from informal communication or to hear a gossip. The above sentence talks about the rumour that is spread about the number of vacancies for various posts. Hence, option 3 is correct.

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A sentence with one blank is given, indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the word that best fits the blank appropriately.

The Board members could not arrive at a _______ regarding the employee.

A) Judgement	B) Progress
C) Policy	D) Dissent

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Judgement

Explanation:

Judgement means the ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions. Progress means advancement. Policy means a strategy or an approach. Dissent means lack of approval. Action means activity. The Board members are usually involved in making decisions. Hence, a word that conveys the related meaning should be used to fill the blank. No other word except judgement makes sense in the given context. Hence, 'judgement' is the correct answer.

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Read the sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. If the given sentence is correct as it is, the answer is ‘No error’. Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any.

It must be noted that/ decentralization should be applied/ along with caution as it can/ lead to organizational disintegration.

A) It must be noted that	B) Decentralization should be applied
C) Along with caution as it can	D) Lead to organizational disintegration

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Along with caution as it can

Explanation:

The error lies in the third part of the sentence. The word 'along' is unnecessary and must be omitted. Along denotes accompaniment. The context of the sentence doesn't talk about accompaniment.

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In the following question, a sentence / a part of sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose "No Improvement" option.

Usain Bolt is second to one as an athlete.

A) second to no one	B) second to none
C) none of second	D) No improvement

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) second to none

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvementis needed, select "no improvement".

During the last decade the typewriters (had give) way to the computers.

A) have gave	B) is giving
C) have given	D) no improvement

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) have given

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one, which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

Puneet said, "I have been reading a story book".

A) Puneet said he has been reading a story book.	B) Puneet said that he had been reading a story book.
C) Puneet said that he has been reading a story book.	D) Puneet said that he had read a story book.

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Puneet said that he had been reading a story book.

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.

Dank

A) Dry	B) Close
C) Sticky	D) Moist

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