English Defence Exam | Revision Quiz 2020 for CDS & Defence Exams

Question 1

Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.

One who is a great lover of books

Question 2

Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.

The fear of public speaking

Question 3

Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.

One who very careful and precise

Question 4

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

Ananya plucks fresh flowers from the garden every day.

Question 5

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

When we arrived at the airport, we were welcomed by the diplomats.

Question 6

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

The assistant in the library picked up the books from the tables and put ______ back on the shelves.

Question 7

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Political will to _______ these provisions on the ground is_____, particularly at the level of municipalities.

Question 8

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

It is known that _______, extreme weather and diseases are the factors responsible for crop failure.

Question 9

Select the synonym of the given word.

COMMENDABLE

Question 10

Select the antonym of the given word

Select the antonym of the given word.

WEARY

Question 11

Rebate

Question 12

SYNONYM- Affable

Question 13

Given below are four jumbled sentences. Pick the option that gives their correct order.

P- He was the most valued person of the country as his contribution as a scientist and as a president is beyond compare.
Q - APJ Abdul Kalam is a famous name in the whole world, he becomes the 11th president of India and served his country.
R - Apart from that, his contribution to the ISRO is remarkable. He headed many projects that contributed to the society. Also, he was the one who helped in the development of Agni and Prithvi missiles.
S- For his involvement in the Nuclear power in India, he was known as “Missile Man of India”. And due to his contribution to the country, the government awarded him with the highest civilian award.

Question 14

Given below are four jumbled sentences. Pick the option that gives their correct order.

A) But a sprig was taken and planted in one of the hills of Sri Lanka.

B) The original tree is no longer there.

C) That sprig grew into a tree and is called Maha Bodhi tree.

D) Gautam Buddha attained enlightenment under a peepal tree in Bodhgaya in Bihar.

Question 15

Given below are four jumbled sentences. Pick the option that gives their correct order.

(A) But today adults as well as a growing number of young parents are cutting down on intake of sugar.

(B) Until about two decades ago, becoming careful about sugar was only for diabetics.

(C) Thus going zero on sugar is fast becoming a popular trend for all.

(D) Before joining this trend doctors advise that we all need to find out whether all sugars are harmful.