Combined Technical (NG) • 2026 • Paper-I
Correct the underlined phrase if needed: Nearly everyone suffers when unemployment rises
A)
Everyone nearly
B)
Nearly all
C)
Nearly each one
D)
No Correction required
The sentence is grammatically correct as written: "Nearly everyone suffers when unemployment rises." The phrase "nearly everyone" is standard and correctly used to mean almost all people. The verb agreement is also correct. The other options are ungrammatical or unnatural in this context.
Combined Technical (NG) • 2026 • Paper-I
The idiom ‘once in a blue moon’ means-
A)
Very often
B)
Rarely
C)
At night
D)
Quickly
The idiom 'once in a blue moon' means something that happens very infrequently or rarely. Option (a) 'Very often' is the opposite meaning, while (c) 'At night' and (d) 'Quickly' do not match the idiom.
Combined Technical (NG) • 2026 • Paper-I
Choose the correct pair of words to form a meaningful sentence: He had managed to _____ several times, but was finally _____ by the police
A)
deceive, cheated
B)
escape, arrested
C)
defend, acquitted
D)
cheat, robbed
The sentence means the person managed to get away several times, but was finally taken into police custody. So the correct verbs are 'escape' and 'arrested'.
- 'deceive, cheated' does not fit the context of being caught by police.
- 'defend, acquitted' is used in legal contexts, but 'acquitted' means found not guilty, not arrested.
- 'cheat, robbed' is illogical here and does not match the sentence structure.
Thus, 'escape, arrested' makes the sentence meaningful and grammatically correct.
Combined Technical (NG) • 2026 • Paper-I
Choose the correct pair of words to form a meaningful sentence: The speech _____ with subtle threats has resulted in _____ tension in the sensitive areas of the city
A)
started, disclosed
B)
full, demanding
C)
replete, increased
D)
forced, presented
The sentence becomes meaningful as: "The speech replete with subtle threats has resulted in increased tension in the sensitive areas of the city."
- "Replete with" means full of, which fits naturally before "subtle threats."
- "Increased tension" is the correct collocation after "has resulted in."
Why others are wrong:
- (a) "started, disclosed" does not fit the grammar or meaning.
- (b) "full, demanding" is awkward and does not make a correct phrase here.
- (d) "forced, presented" also does not form a meaningful expression in this context.
Combined Technical (NG) • 2026 • Paper-I
Correct the underlined phrase if needed: The alarming report of the building collapse made everyone frightened
A)
alarmed report
B)
alarmed reporting
C)
reported alarm
D)
No Correction required
The phrase "the alarming report" is incorrect here because "alarming" describes something that causes alarm, but the intended meaning is that the report itself caused people to feel frightened. The correct adjective is "alarmed" used in a more natural modifier form with "report" in this context. So, "The alarmed report of the building collapse made everyone frightened" is the best option among those given. The other options are incorrect because: (b) "alarmed reporting" is grammatically awkward and changes the meaning, (c) "reported alarm" is not correct usage, and (d) is wrong because correction is needed.
Combined Technical (NG) • 2026 • Paper-I
Correct the underlined phrase if needed: For want of financial resources, he was unable to have continued his studies
A)
unable to continue
B)
unabled to have continue
C)
unable to be continued
D)
No Correction required
The sentence needs a parallel and grammatically correct infinitive form after "was unable to". The correct structure is "was unable to continue his studies."
- "have continued" is incorrect here because it suggests a completed action in the past, which does not fit the meaning.
- "unable to continue" is the standard and correct form.
- (b) is ungrammatical: "unabled" is not a correct word, and "have continue" is also incorrect.
- (c) changes the meaning and is not suitable.
- (d) is wrong because correction is needed.
Combined Technical (NG) • 2026 • Paper-I
Read the following passage carefully and write a precis in about one third of its length. Suggest a suitable title: [Passage about Internet Addiction rehabilitation centres in US, China, and the nature of IA as a behavioral modification similar to OCD].
Combined Technical (NG) • 2026 • Paper-I
Correct the underlined phrase if needed: He is less likely to win unless he practiced rigorously and regularly
A)
until he practiced
B)
unless he practices
C)
unless he practice
D)
No Correction required
The sentence expresses a future condition. After 'unless', we normally use the present tense to refer to a future event/condition, not the past tense. So 'he practiced' is incorrect here. The correct sentence is: 'He is less likely to win unless he practices rigorously and regularly.' Option (c) is incorrect because 'he practice' is ungrammatical in this context, and (a) changes the meaning incorrectly. Therefore, (b) is correct.
Combined Technical (NG) • 2026 • Paper-I
Identify the type of sentence: ‘Susan is going to Church.’
A)
Imperative
B)
Interrogative
C)
Exclamatory
D)
Declarative
The sentence ‘Susan is going to Church.’ states a fact or makes a statement, so it is a declarative sentence. An imperative sentence gives a command or request, an interrogative sentence asks a question, and an exclamatory sentence expresses strong feeling.
Combined Technical (NG) • 2026 • Paper-I
‘How beautiful the sunset is!’ is a:
A)
Declarative Sentence
B)
Imperative Sentence
C)
Interrogative Sentence
D)
Exclamatory Sentence
The sentence ‘How beautiful the sunset is!’ expresses strong emotion and wonder, which is the function of an exclamatory sentence. It ends with an exclamation mark. Declarative sentences make statements, imperative sentences give commands or requests, and interrogative sentences ask questions.
Combined Technical (NG) • 2026 • Paper-I
Choose the correct antonym of the word: Vivid
A)
Dull
B)
Bright
C)
Graphic
D)
Changeable
“Vivid” means bright, clear, lively, or striking. Its opposite is “dull,” meaning lacking brightness or intensity. Option (b) Bright and (c) Graphic are closer in meaning to vivid, while (d) Changeable is unrelated.
Combined Technical (NG) • 2026 • Paper-I
Correct the underlined phrase if needed: The donation amount was such that as I was expected him to donate
A)
so that as I expected
B)
such as that I expect
C)
such that I expected of
D)
No Correction required
The sentence needs a grammatically correct comparison/result structure. The phrase 'was such that as' is incorrect here. The intended meaning is that the donation amount was large enough to match what I had expected. Among the options, 'so that as I expected' is the closest correction and makes the sentence grammatical in this exam context. The other options are ungrammatical or do not fit the intended meaning. Therefore, option (a) is correct.
Combined Technical (NG) • 2026 • Paper-I
Which of the following is an Imperative Sentence?
A)
He likes ice-cream
B)
Are you ready?
C)
Shut the window
D)
What a lovely day!
An imperative sentence gives a command, request, or instruction. 'Shut the window' is a command, so it is imperative. (a) is declarative because it states a fact. (b) is interrogative because it asks a question. (d) is exclamatory because it shows strong feeling.
Combined Technical (NG) • 2026 • Paper-I
Correct the underlined phrase if needed: Did you know when shall he be leaving for Delhi?
A)
should he be left
B)
would he have left
C)
he would be leaving
D)
No Correction required
The sentence is asking about a future event reported in indirect speech: 'Did you know when ... ?' In such contexts, 'shall' in the original direct speech changes to 'would' in reported speech, and the continuous form fits the intended meaning of an arrangement/future action. So the corrected sentence is: 'Did you know when he would be leaving for Delhi?' Options (a) and (b) are grammatically and semantically incorrect here, and (d) is wrong because correction is needed.
Combined Technical (NG) • 2026 • Paper-I
There is a flood of advertisements on newspapers, television and social media these days. Useless commodities and superstitious beliefs are promoted through glamourous and exaggerated presentations. Write a letter to the Editor of ‘The Mizoram Express’ signing yourself as XYZ of ABC Locality in Aizawl expressing about the negative influence such advertisements have on the minds of the people.
Combined Technical (NG) • 2026 • Paper-I
Correct the underlined phrase if needed: Because it was a stormy night, he dare not to go out in the dark
A)
dared not go
B)
dare not went
C)
dared not to have gone
D)
No Correction required
The sentence needs the past tense form because the time reference is "was a stormy night." So, "dare" should change to "dared." Also, after "dared not," we use the base form of the verb, not "to go." Therefore, the correct phrase is "dared not go." The other options are incorrect because: (b) uses wrong verb form "went," (c) is awkward and ungrammatical here, and (d) is wrong because correction is needed.
Combined Technical (NG) • 2026 • Paper-I
Choose the correct pair of words to form a meaningful sentence: We cannot _____ such an _____ act of violence
A)
tolerate, insipid
B)
neglect, insignificant
C)
consider, important
D)
pardon, outrageous
The sentence becomes: "We cannot pardon such an outrageous act of violence." This is meaningful because "outrageous" correctly describes a very shocking and unacceptable act. The verb "pardon" can be used in the sense of forgive/excuse, though in this context the sentence is slightly idiomatic. The other options do not fit well: (a) "insipid" means dull or tasteless, not suitable for violence; (b) "insignificant" does not naturally describe an act of violence here; (c) "important" is the opposite of what is needed.
Combined Technical (NG) • 2026 • Paper-I
Choose the correct antonym of the word: Audacious
A)
Bold
B)
Cowardly
C)
Creative
D)
Lazy
“Audacious” means daring, bold, or fearless. Its antonym is “cowardly,” which means lacking courage or being timid. Option (a) Bold is a synonym, while (c) Creative and (d) Lazy are unrelated.
Combined Technical (NG) • 2026 • Paper-I
Choose the correct Preposition to fill in the blank: The power went out _____ the storm
A)
during
B)
about
C)
for
D)
along
The correct sentence is: "The power went out during the storm."
"During" is used to mean 'throughout the course of' or 'at some point in the period of' the storm.
Why the others are wrong:
- about: does not show time of occurrence here.
- for: usually indicates duration, not an event happening within another event.
- along: means 'together with' or 'in a line', which does not fit.
Combined Technical (NG) • 2026 • Paper-I
Choose the correct antonym of the word: Benevolent
A)
Kind
B)
Cruel
C)
Ugly
D)
Compassionate
“Benevolent” means kind, charitable, and well-meaning. The opposite is “cruel,” which means harsh or unkind. Option (a) Kind and (d) Compassionate are synonyms, not antonyms. Option (c) Ugly is unrelated to the meaning.
Combined Technical (NG) • 2026 • Paper-I
Choose the correct Preposition to fill in the blank: She was accused _____ her friend
A)
by
B)
for
C)
of
D)
from
The correct phrase is "accused of" when someone is charged/blamed for something. So: "She was accused of her friend" is the grammatically intended structure in the question.
Why others are incorrect:
- by: used with the person who makes the accusation, e.g., "accused by the police"
- for: not the standard preposition after "accused"
- from: incorrect in this context
Combined Technical (NG) • 2026 • Paper-I
Choose the correct pair of words to form a meaningful sentence: Even as _____ machines free men from drudgery, they _____ displace men from jobs
A)
automated, simultaneously
B)
robotlike, unwillingly
C)
animated, honestly
D)
accelerated, seemingly
The sentence needs a pair that fits both meaning and grammar: "Even as automated machines free men from drudgery, they simultaneously displace men from jobs." Here, "automated" correctly describes machines, and "simultaneously" means at the same time, which matches the contrast in the sentence. The other options do not fit the context: "robotlike" is awkward, "animated" means lively, and "accelerated" means sped up, none of which properly describe the intended meaning.
Combined Technical (NG) • 2026 • Paper-I
Identify the Part of Speech of the underlined word: I was young once
A)
Noun
B)
Adjective
C)
Verb
D)
Adverb
The underlined word 'once' tells us about time, meaning 'at one time' or 'formerly'. Words that modify a verb by indicating time are adverbs. Here, 'once' modifies the situation of being young. So the correct part of speech is Adverb. It is not a noun, adjective, or verb.
Combined Technical (NG) • 2026 • Paper-I
Choose the correct antonym of the word: Gregarious
A)
Sociable
B)
Introverted
C)
Obscure
D)
Aggressive
Gregarious means sociable, outgoing, and fond of company. Its antonym is introverted, meaning shy, reserved, or preferring solitude. Option (a) Sociable is a synonym, while (c) Obscure and (d) Aggressive are not antonyms of gregarious.
Combined Technical (NG) • 2026 • Paper-I
Choose the correct Preposition to fill in the blank: He rules _____ a vast empire
A)
over
B)
about
C)
on
D)
beside
"Rule over" is the correct idiomatic expression meaning to govern or have authority over something. So, "He rules over a vast empire" is grammatically and idiomatically correct. The other options do not fit this meaning: "about" indicates topic, "on" suggests position/contact, and "beside" means next to.
