SI & Receptionist • Paper-I
Choose the correct answer from the given choices: The teacher’s explanation was so_________ that even the most confused students understood the concept.
A)
vague
B)
clear
C)
ambiguous
D)
perplexing
Based on established principles in English Language, the correct and most appropriate choice is 'vague' (Option A).
SI & Receptionist • Paper-I
Select the incorrectly spelt word.
A)
Nauseous
B)
Perseverance
C)
Vacillate
D)
Embelish
Based on established principles in English Language, the correct and most appropriate choice is 'Vacillate' (Option C).
SI & Receptionist • Paper-I
Complete the sentence with the most suitable phrase: No sooner had I reached the station ________
A)
when the train had already left
B)
than the train left
C)
then the train is leaving
D)
but the train is yet to leave
Based on established principles in English Language, the correct and most appropriate choice is 'than the train left' (Option B).
SI & Receptionist • Paper-I
Change the following into a conditional sentence: You must study regularly to do well in exams.
A)
If you studied regularly, you will do well in exams.
B)
If you have studied regularly, you would have scored well.
C)
If you had studied regularly, you will score well.
D)
If you study regularly, you will score well in exams.
Based on established principles in English Language, the correct and most appropriate choice is 'If you study regularly, you will score well in exams.' (Option D).
SI & Receptionist • Paper-I
Choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence: One who does not believe in the existence of God.
A)
Theist
B)
Atheist
C)
Agnostic
D)
Pious
Based on established principles in English Language, the correct and most appropriate choice is 'Pious' (Option D).
SI & Receptionist • Paper-I
Choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence: A speech given without preparation.
A)
Oration
B)
Rhetoric
C)
Extempore
D)
Manuscript
Based on established principles in English Language, the correct and most appropriate choice is 'Rhetoric' (Option B).
SI & Receptionist • Paper-I
Identify the segment which contains the grammatical error: Despite of his hard work, he did not succeed in passing the exam.
A)
Despite of
B)
His hard work
C)
He did not succeed
D)
No error
Based on established principles in English Language, the correct and most appropriate choice is 'Despite of' (Option A).
SI & Receptionist • Paper-I
Complete the sentence with the most suitable phrase: Only after years of training______________
A)
he can easily perform the task
B)
he is learning the technique
C)
was he able to master the skill
D)
he understands the importance of practice.
Based on established principles in English Language, the correct and most appropriate choice is 'he understands the importance of practice.' (Option D).
SI & Receptionist • Paper-I
Select the option that gives the correct order for the following jumbled sentences: A: They were excited to spend the day there. B: The family decided to visit the beach. C: They packed their bags with snacks and sunscreen D: The children ran towards the waves as soon as they arrived.
A)
BCAD
B)
CBDA
C)
ABCD
D)
BACD
Based on established principles in English Language, the correct and most appropriate choice is 'CBDA' (Option B).
SI & Receptionist • Paper-I
Complete the sentence with the most suitable phrase: Not until the investigation was completed_____________
A)
the truth had already come out
B)
did the truth come to light
C)
the authorities knew the truth
D)
has the truth been revealed.
Based on established principles in English Language, the correct and most appropriate choice is 'has the truth been revealed.' (Option D).
SI & Receptionist • Paper-I
Choose the correct sentence structure from the given options.
A)
No sooner had he left than it started raining.
B)
No sooner he had left than it started raining.
C)
No sooner had he left when it started raining.
D)
No sooner he left than it started raining.
Based on established principles in English Language, the correct and most appropriate choice is 'No sooner he had left than it started raining.' (Option B).
SI & Receptionist • Paper-I
Choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence: A person who walks in sleep.
A)
Insomniac
B)
Somnambulist
C)
Philatelist
D)
Pessimist
Based on established principles in English Language, the correct and most appropriate choice is 'Philatelist' (Option C).
SI & Receptionist • Paper-I
Select the incorrectly spelt word.
A)
Dilemma
B)
Entrepreneur
C)
Exhuberant
D)
Surreptitious
Based on established principles in English Language, the correct and most appropriate choice is 'Exhuberant' (Option C).
SI & Receptionist • Paper-I
Change the following into a conditional sentence: She is not careful, so she often makes mistakes.
A)
If she is careful, she will not make mistakes.
B)
If she was careful, she would not make mistakes.
C)
If she were careful, she would not make mistakes.
D)
If she had been careful, she would not make mistakes.
Based on established principles in English Language, the correct and most appropriate choice is 'If she were careful, she would not make mistakes.' (Option C).
SI & Receptionist • Paper-I
Choose the correct sentence structure from the given options.
A)
She prefers coffee than tea.
B)
She prefers coffee more than tea.
C)
She prefers coffee over tea.
D)
She prefers coffee to tea.
Based on established principles in English Language, the correct and most appropriate choice is 'She prefers coffee more than tea.' (Option B).
SI & Receptionist • Paper-I
Select the option that gives the correct order for the following jumbled sentences: A : She went to the park. B: She sat on a bench. C: It was a bright, sunny day. D: She was enjoying fresh air.
A)
ABCD
B)
CABD
C)
DBAC
D)
CDBA
Based on established principles in English Language, the correct and most appropriate choice is 'DBAC' (Option C).
SI & Receptionist • Paper-I
Identify the segment which contains the grammatical error: The professor, along with his students, are conducting a scientific experiment on refraction of light.
A)
The professor
B)
along with his students
C)
are conducting a scientific experiment
D)
on refraction of light
Based on established principles in English Language, the correct and most appropriate choice is 'along with his students' (Option B).
SI & Receptionist • Paper-I
Choose the correct sentence structure from the given options.
A)
The boy who plays football every evening.
B)
The boy plays football every evening.
C)
The boy playing football every evening
D)
The boy play football every evening.
Based on established principles in English Language, the correct and most appropriate choice is 'The boy plays football every evening.' (Option B).
SI & Receptionist • Paper-I
Choose the correct answer from the given choices: The scientist was able to_________ the results of the experiment with strong evidence.
A)
illicit
B)
elicit
C)
solicit
D)
explicit
Based on established principles in English Language, the correct and most appropriate choice is 'illicit' (Option A).
SI & Receptionist • Paper-I
Choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence: A place where birds are kept.
A)
Aviary
B)
Apiary
C)
Aquarium
D)
Barn
Based on established principles in English Language, the correct and most appropriate choice is 'Barn' (Option D).
SI & Receptionist • Paper-I
Choose the correct answer from the given choices: The chairman’s decision was________ leaving no room for further talk.
A)
tentative
B)
final
C)
ambiguous
D)
indefinite
Based on established principles in English Language, the correct and most appropriate choice is 'indefinite' (Option D).
SI & Receptionist • Paper-I
Select the option that gives the correct order for the following jumbled sentences: A: She loved painting landscapes. B: Eve had a deep passion for art. C: Every evening, she spent hours with her paintbrushes D: Here artworks were admired by everyone.
A)
ABCD
B)
BCAD
C)
BACD
D)
CBDA
Based on established principles in English Language, the correct and most appropriate choice is 'CBDA' (Option D).
SI & Receptionist • Paper-I
Identify the segment which contains the grammatical error: The reason why he left the job was because he had personal reasons.
A)
The reason why
B)
he left the job
C)
was because
D)
he had personal reasons.
Based on established principles in English Language, the correct and most appropriate choice is 'was because' (Option C).
SI & Receptionist • Paper-I
Select the incorrectly spelt word.
A)
Ineffable
B)
Connoisseur
C)
Belligerant
D)
Idiosyncrasy
Based on established principles in English Language, the correct and most appropriate choice is 'Belligerant' (Option C).
SI & Receptionist • Paper-I
Change the following into a conditional sentence: They speak too fast, so we cannot understand them.
A)
If they spoke slowly, we could understand them.
B)
If they speak slowly, we could understand them.
C)
If they had spoken slowly, we could understand them.
D)
If they would speak slowly, we could understand them.
Based on established principles in English Language, the correct and most appropriate choice is 'If they spoke slowly, we could understand them.' (Option A).
