CDPO • 2016 • Paper-II
Pick the correct clause of the underlined words: I do not have what he wants.
A)
Noun Clause
B)
Adjective Clause
C)
Adverb Clause
The correct choice is “Noun Clause”. It gives the correct grammatical form, meaning, usage, or idiomatic sense for the sentence.
CDPO • 2016 • Paper-II
Choose the word nearest in meaning to the italicized word: He soon got tired of his sedentary job.
A)
involves sitting
B)
Routine
C)
Roving
D)
Hectic
The correct choice is “involves sitting”. It gives the correct grammatical form, meaning, usage, or idiomatic sense for the sentence.
CDPO • 2016 • Paper-II
Choose the correct meaning of the idiom in bold: Harassed by repeated acts of injustice he decided to put his foot down.
A)
Resign
B)
Not to yield
C)
Withdraw
D)
Accept the proposal unconditionally
The correct choice is “Not to yield”. It gives the correct grammatical form, meaning, usage, or idiomatic sense for the sentence.
CDPO • 2016 • Paper-II
Fill in the blank with the appropriate form of the verb: I _____for half an hour when it suddenly started to rain.
A)
have walked
B)
walk
C)
had been walking
D)
has been walking
The correct choice is “had been walking”. It gives the correct grammatical form, meaning, usage, or idiomatic sense for the sentence.
CDPO • 2016 • Paper-II
Identify what kind of phrase the underlined words are: He is a man of great talent.
A)
Noun Phrase
B)
Adverb Phrase
C)
Adjective phrase
The correct choice is “Adjective phrase”. It gives the correct grammatical form, meaning, usage, or idiomatic sense for the sentence.
CDPO • 2016 • Paper-II
Select the most suitable alternative to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningful: Although they are not rich, they wear _____ clothes.
A)
respectful
B)
respective
C)
respectable
D)
respected
The correct choice is “respectable”. It gives the correct grammatical form, meaning, usage, or idiomatic sense for the sentence.
CDPO • 2016 • Paper-II
Analyze the given sentence and choose the correct option: Where there is a will, there is a way.
A)
Simple Sentence
B)
Compound Sentence
C)
Complex Sentence
The correct choice is “Complex Sentence”. It gives the correct grammatical form, meaning, usage, or idiomatic sense for the sentence.
CDPO • 2016 • Paper-II
Select the word which is opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase: The plane burnt in fragments.
A)
Whole
B)
Parts
C)
Scraps
D)
Pieces
The correct choice is “Whole”. It gives the correct grammatical form, meaning, usage, or idiomatic sense for the sentence.
CDPO • 2016 • Paper-II
Analyze the given sentence and choose the correct option: The moon was bright and we could see our way.
A)
Simple Sentence
B)
Compound Sentence
C)
Complex Sentence
The correct choice is “Compound Sentence”. It gives the correct grammatical form, meaning, usage, or idiomatic sense for the sentence.
CDPO • 2016 • Paper-II
Insert the appropriate article to fill the gap: Man, thou art _____ wonderful animal.
A)
a
B)
an
C)
the
D)
None
The correct choice is “a”. It gives the correct grammatical form, meaning, usage, or idiomatic sense for the sentence.
CDPO • 2016 • Paper-II
Identify what kind of phrase the underlined words are: He speaks like a born orator.
A)
Noun Phrase
B)
Adverb Phrase
C)
Adjective phrase
The correct choice is “Adverb Phrase”. It gives the correct grammatical form, meaning, usage, or idiomatic sense for the sentence.
CDPO • 2016 • Paper-II
Identify what kind of phrase the underlined words are: The girls want to go home.
A)
Noun Phrase
B)
Adverb Phrase
C)
Adjective phrase
The correct choice is “Noun Phrase”. It gives the correct grammatical form, meaning, usage, or idiomatic sense for the sentence.
CDPO • 2016 • Paper-II
Identify the correct notion expressed by the sentence: No one but a coward would act like that.
A)
Imperative
B)
Assertive
C)
Affirmative
D)
Negative
The correct choice is “Negative”. It gives the correct grammatical form, meaning, usage, or idiomatic sense for the sentence.
CDPO • 2016 • Paper-II
Pick the correct clause of the underlined words: The umbrella which has a broken handle is mine.
A)
Noun Clause
B)
Adjective Clause
C)
Adverb Clause
The correct choice is “Adjective Clause”. It gives the correct grammatical form, meaning, usage, or idiomatic sense for the sentence.
CDPO • 2016 • Paper-II
Analyze the given sentence and choose the correct option: Parents should discipline their children.
A)
Simple Sentence
B)
Compound Sentence
C)
Complex Sentence
The correct choice is “Simple Sentence”. It gives the correct grammatical form, meaning, usage, or idiomatic sense for the sentence.
CDPO • 2016 • Paper-II
Identify the part of speech of the underlined word: I have singled her out of a thousand.
A)
Verb
B)
Adverb
C)
Noun
D)
Adjective
The correct choice is “Verb”. It gives the correct grammatical form, meaning, usage, or idiomatic sense for the sentence.
CDPO • 2016 • Paper-II
Identify the part of speech of the underlined word: Let us move on.
A)
Preposition
B)
Adjective
C)
Adverb
D)
Verb
The correct choice is “Adverb”. It gives the correct grammatical form, meaning, usage, or idiomatic sense for the sentence.
CDPO • 2016 • Paper-II
Choose the appropriate preposition to fill in the blank: The Government acted judiciously to stave_____ the crisis.
A)
of
B)
out
C)
over
D)
off
The correct choice is “off”. It gives the correct grammatical form, meaning, usage, or idiomatic sense for the sentence.
CDPO • 2016 • Paper-II
Select the most suitable alternative to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningful: As a result of _____ many unsuitable candidates were selected for the post.
A)
tolerance
B)
favoritism
C)
humility
D)
weakness
The correct choice is “favoritism”. It gives the correct grammatical form, meaning, usage, or idiomatic sense for the sentence.
CDPO • 2016 • Paper-II
Choose the appropriate preposition to fill in the blank: The whole town plunged _____ darkness after the storm.
A)
in
B)
into
C)
to
D)
upon
The correct choice is “into”. It gives the correct grammatical form, meaning, usage, or idiomatic sense for the sentence.
CDPO • 2016 • Paper-II
Choose the word nearest in meaning to the italicized word: Ritu asked Rashmi not to meddle in her affairs.
A)
Intercede
B)
Impose
C)
Cross
D)
Interfere
The correct choice is “Interfere”. It gives the correct grammatical form, meaning, usage, or idiomatic sense for the sentence.
CDPO • 2016 • Paper-II
Pick the correct clause of the underlined words: Students who work hard get good results.
A)
Noun Clause
B)
Adjective Clause
C)
Adverb Clause
The correct choice is “Adjective Clause”. It gives the correct grammatical form, meaning, usage, or idiomatic sense for the sentence.
CDPO • 2016 • Paper-II
Choose the word nearest in meaning to the italicized word: Honest officers find it difficult to attune themselves to corrupt bureaucracy.
A)
Tune
B)
Adapt
C)
Harmony
D)
Accusation
The correct choice is “Adapt”. It gives the correct grammatical form, meaning, usage, or idiomatic sense for the sentence.
CDPO • 2016 • Paper-II
Pick the correct clause of the underlined words: Where is the book which I borrowed from you?
A)
Noun Clause
B)
Adjective Clause
C)
Adverb Clause
The correct choice is “Adjective Clause”. It gives the correct grammatical form, meaning, usage, or idiomatic sense for the sentence.
CDPO • 2016 • Paper-I
Make a precis of the given passage in about one-third of its original length. Supply a suitable title. Passage: India is home to one-fifth of the world’s children. Admittedly ,it is a Herculean task to look after them, Their condition should be a matter of grave and urgent concern to all. Exploitation, insecurity, child labour, malnutrition besides social evils like child marriages are some of the problems that ail them. In the report issued by the State of Asia pacific children (2008),it is stated that child mortality below 5 years is the highest in India. The latest UNICEF report has also stated that 5,000 children under the age of five die daily due to preventable diseases. Fifteen percent deaths are caused by malnutrition and 3.5 crore children are without shelter. A report by National Human Rights Commission has revealed a heart rending fact that 4,500 children disappear every year. Statistics show that between September 2007 and 2008 about 76,579 children went missing . Of them 11,825 children have gone missing from Delhi alone. Not all the children who are separated from their parents are missing children .Unable to afford food and treatment their parents abandon them. Most of the children wander off and are lured by traffickers and kid-napped .They may be used as forced labour, exploited sexually or sent to the Gulf countries as camel jockeys or child brides. Many of them are pushed into begging rackets and drug peddling .In the end they may become part of organ trade. Nithari Noida killing was a wake –up call for the government and a committee on missing children was formed by National Human Rights commission .Child labour is another area of grave concern for children. India ranks 94th in the Global Hunger Index of 119 countries .Hunger drives children out to earn food for themselves and supplement the income of the family .Working children in India forms 5.2% of the total labour force in the country according to a study by child relief and you (CRY) Around 35 million children in the 6-14 groups are out of schools. Will Right to Education be able to free them from forced labour?
