CDS II English II Miscellaneous II 21-04-2019 for CDS & Defence Exams

Question 1

In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from error, select 'No error'.

He asked me (A)/ if I know (B)/ where the principal lived. (C)/ No Error

Question 2

In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from error, select 'No error'.

It is my pleasure (A)/ to congratulate you for your success (B)/ in the Civil Services Examination. (C)/ No Error

Question 3

Direction: In the given question six sentences of a passage are a given. The first and sixth sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The middle four sentences in each have been jumbled up and labelled P, Q, R and S. You are required to find the proper sequence of the four sentences and mark your response accordingly.

S1 : The bus sped along the road.
S6 : The dog wailed for a long time.
P : But the bus could stop only after covering a few yards.
Q : It injured the dog in the leg.
R : The driver applied the brake.
S : Suddenly a stray dog ran on to the middle of the road.

Question 4

Direction: In the given question six sentences of a passage are a given. The first and sixth sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The middle four sentences in each have been jumbled up and labelled P, Q, R and S. You are required to find the proper sequence of the four sentences and mark your response accordingly.

S1 : The miseries of the world cannot be cured by physical help only.
S6 : Then alone will misery ease in the world.
P : Let men have light, let them be strong and educated.
Q : No amount of physical help will
remove them completely.
R : Until man’s nature changes, his
physical needs will always rise, and miseries will always be felt.
S : The only solution is to make mankind enlightened.

Question 5

Direction: Each of the following items in this section consists of a sentence the parts of which have been jumbled. These parts have been labeled P, Q, R and S and are given below each sentence in four sequences namely (a), (b), (c) and (d). You are required to rearrange the jumbled parts of the sentence and mark your response accordingly

You won’t believe me,
(P) to see him (Q) I went
(R) but whenever (S) he was out

Question 6

Direction: Each of the following items in this section consists of a sentence the parts of which have been jumbled. These parts have been labeled P, Q, R and S and are given below each sentence in four sequences namely (a), (b), (c) and (d). You are required to rearrange the jumbled parts of the sentence and mark your response accordingly.

and reduced into stereotypes (P) when great historical figures are appropriated (Q) we are living at a time (R) that suit partisan political objectives (S)

Question 7

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.

We will send you your laboratory reports as soon as they are ready.

Question 8

Choose the most appropriate option to change the voice (active/passive) form of the given sentence.

They will advise me about the price of the accessories.

Question 9

Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct/indirect) of the given sentence.

Riya asked Monisa, “Did you expect any gifts from your husband then?”

Question 10

Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct/indirect) of the given sentence.

“Alas! I have broken my grandfather's watch,” said Amit.