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ECGC PO Superb 30 Quiz: English Language

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Question 1

Direction: A sentence with two blanks is given, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the pair of words that best fits into the blanks appropriately.
The Maharatna public sector entity, Coal India Ltd., is _______ some major changes in its HR policy with respect to its managerial ______.

Question 2

Direction: A sentence with two blanks is given with each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the pair of words that best fits into the blank and makes it grammatically and contextually correct. 
The Gurgaon Police have _____ a special ‘anti-eve-teasing’ squad to fight ______ which women face at public places across the city.

Question 3

Direction: A sentence with two blanks is given, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the pair of words that best fit the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
The accused was let off on the ____ that he will not commit the same ____ again.

Question 4

Direction: The following question carries a sentence with two blanks. Choose the most suitable pair of words from the given options that would make the sentence meaningful and complete.
After the board examinations, students are ______ up for the various entrance examinations _______ for next month.

Question 5

Direction: A sentence with two blanks is given, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the words that best fit in the given blanks making the sentence grammatically correct and meaningful.
If a man does not keep pace with his _____, perhaps it is because he hears a _____drummer.

Question 6

Direction: Read the sentence to find out whether there is an error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number corresponding to that part will be your answer. If the given sentence is correct as it is, mark the answer as ‘No error’. Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any.
The principal (1)/ introducing me (2)/ to some of her (3)/ teaching staff. (4)

Question 7

Direction: Read the sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number corresponding to that part will be your answer. If the given sentence is correct as it is, mark the answer as No error. Ignore the errors of punctuation if any.
I am always careful that I (1)/ should never be the cause of humiliation to (2)/ music especially while (3)/ travel and perform abroad. (4) 

Question 8

Direction: Read the sentence to find out whether there is an error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number corresponding to that part will be your answer. If the given sentence is correct as it is, mark the answer as ‘No error’. Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any.
If a credit card bill (1)/ is paid in full and (2)/ on time, none charges (3)/ are levied on the customer. (4)

Question 9

Direction: Read the sentence to find out whether there is an error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number corresponding to that part will be your answer. If the given sentence is correct as it is, mark the answer as ‘No error’. Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any.
Training have a (1)/ positive effect on (2)/ development of various (3)/ skills and abilities. (4)

Question 10

Direction: Read the following sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is E, i.e., "No error". Ignore errors of punctuation, if any.
Science and technology have (1)/ become dominant factors (2)/ affecting our economic, cultural (3)/ and spiritual development. (4)

Question 11

Direction: Rearrange the following seven sentences (A), (B), (C), (D), (E), (F) and (G) in a proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph: then answer the questions that follow.

A. The editors, however, contest the Assam Rifles’ remit in asking them to refrain from carrying press releases of banned groups such as the NSCN (K).

B. On November 16, a day marked as National Press Day, three newspapers made a statement in that cause by publishing blank spaces on their editorial pages.
C. The editors were told they could be violating the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967.
D. They were protesting against a notice served by the Assam Rifles to the editors of newspapers in Nagaland, warning them on coverage of the banned National Socialist Council of Nagalim (Khaplang).
E. In its defence, the Assam Rifles has drawn attention to a clause in the UAPA, under which the press can be made accountable in the interests of the sovereignty and integrity of the country.
F. Such crucial technicalities apart, the diktat begs the larger question about both the freedom of expression and the independence of the press.
G. This expression of defiance draws attention to the problems faced by the press in places described as conflict zones, trapped as mediapersons are between the state armed with the law to enforce varying degrees of censorship, and militant groups who use all methods of intimidation to have their versions published.
Which of the following will be the fourth sentence?

Question 12

Direction: Rearrange the following seven sentences (A), (B), (C), (D), (E), (F) and (G) in a proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph: then answer the questions that follow.

A. The editors, however, contest the Assam Rifles’ remit in asking them to refrain from carrying press releases of banned groups such as the NSCN (K).

B. On November 16, a day marked as National Press Day, three newspapers made a statement in that cause by publishing blank spaces on their editorial pages.
C. The editors were told they could be violating the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967.
D. They were protesting against a notice served by the Assam Rifles to the editors of newspapers in Nagaland, warning them on coverage of the banned National Socialist Council of Nagalim (Khaplang).
E. In its defence, the Assam Rifles has drawn attention to a clause in the UAPA, under which the press can be made accountable in the interests of the sovereignty and integrity of the country.
F. Such crucial technicalities apart, the diktat begs the larger question about both the freedom of expression and the independence of the press.
G. This expression of defiance draws attention to the problems faced by the press in places described as conflict zones, trapped as mediapersons are between the state armed with the law to enforce varying degrees of censorship, and militant groups who use all methods of intimidation to have their versions published.
Which of the following will be the first sentence?

Question 13

Direction: Rearrange the following seven sentences (A), (B), (C), (D), (E), (F) and (G) in a proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph: then answer the questions that follow.

A. The editors, however, contest the Assam Rifles’ remit in asking them to refrain from carrying press releases of banned groups such as the NSCN (K).

B. On November 16, a day marked as National Press Day, three newspapers made a statement in that cause by publishing blank spaces on their editorial pages.
C. The editors were told they could be violating the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967.
D. They were protesting against a notice served by the Assam Rifles to the editors of newspapers in Nagaland, warning them on coverage of the banned National Socialist Council of Nagalim (Khaplang).
E. In its defence, the Assam Rifles has drawn attention to a clause in the UAPA, under which the press can be made accountable in the interests of the sovereignty and integrity of the country.
F. Such crucial technicalities apart, the diktat begs the larger question about both the freedom of expression and the independence of the press.
G. This expression of defiance draws attention to the problems faced by the press in places described as conflict zones, trapped as mediapersons are between the state armed with the law to enforce varying degrees of censorship, and militant groups who use all methods of intimidation to have their versions published.
Which of the following will be the last sentence?

Question 14

Direction: Rearrange the following seven sentences (A), (B), (C), (D), (E), (F) and (G) in a proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph: then answer the questions that follow.

A. The editors, however, contest the Assam Rifles’ remit in asking them to refrain from carrying press releases of banned groups such as the NSCN (K).

B. On November 16, a day marked as National Press Day, three newspapers made a statement in that cause by publishing blank spaces on their editorial pages.
C. The editors were told they could be violating the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967.
D. They were protesting against a notice served by the Assam Rifles to the editors of newspapers in Nagaland, warning them on coverage of the banned National Socialist Council of Nagalim (Khaplang).
E. In its defence, the Assam Rifles has drawn attention to a clause in the UAPA, under which the press can be made accountable in the interests of the sovereignty and integrity of the country.
F. Such crucial technicalities apart, the diktat begs the larger question about both the freedom of expression and the independence of the press.
G. This expression of defiance draws attention to the problems faced by the press in places described as conflict zones, trapped as mediapersons are between the state armed with the law to enforce varying degrees of censorship, and militant groups who use all methods of intimidation to have their versions published.
Which of the following will be the third sentence?

Question 15

Direction: Rearrange the following seven sentences (A), (B), (C), (D), (E), (F) and (G) in a proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph: then answer the questions that follow.

A. The editors, however, contest the Assam Rifles’ remit in asking them to refrain from carrying press releases of banned groups such as the NSCN (K).

B. On November 16, a day marked as National Press Day, three newspapers made a statement in that cause by publishing blank spaces on their editorial pages.
C. The editors were told they could be violating the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967.
D. They were protesting against a notice served by the Assam Rifles to the editors of newspapers in Nagaland, warning them on coverage of the banned National Socialist Council of Nagalim (Khaplang).
E. In its defence, the Assam Rifles has drawn attention to a clause in the UAPA, under which the press can be made accountable in the interests of the sovereignty and integrity of the country.
F. Such crucial technicalities apart, the diktat begs the larger question about both the freedom of expression and the independence of the press.
G. This expression of defiance draws attention to the problems faced by the press in places described as conflict zones, trapped as mediapersons are between the state armed with the law to enforce varying degrees of censorship, and militant groups who use all methods of intimidation to have their versions published.
Which of the following will the sixth sentence?

Question 16

Direction: In the given question, a part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below the sentence alternatives to the bold part are given at (A), (B), (C) and (D) which may help improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case the given sentence is correct, your answer is (E), i.e., "No correction required".
Although scared of heights, she gather all her courage and stood atop the 20 storey building to participate in the activities.

Question 17

Direction: Read the sentence to find out whether there is an error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number corresponding to that part will be your answer. If the given sentence is correct as it is, mark the answer as ‘No error’. Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any.
The pay is low and the (1)/ labours claim they also (2)/ face harassment and discrimination (3)/ in many forms. (4) 

Question 18

Direction: In the given question, a part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below the sentence alternatives to the bold part are given at (A), (B), (C) and (D) which may help improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case the given sentence is correct, your answer is (E) i.e. No correction required.
We have important issues to deal with, but these petty arguments keep getting in the way.

Question 19

Direction: In the given question, a part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below the sentence alternatives to the bold part are given at (A), (B), (C) and (D) which may help improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case the given sentence is correct, your answer is (E), i.e., "No correction required".
Preliminary investigation revealed that the woman had committed suicide on accounting of her failed attempt to enter the country.

Question 20

Direction: In each question, a part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below the sentence alternatives to the bold part are given at (A), (B), (C) and (D) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case the given sentence is correct as it is, mark 'No correction required' as the answer.
This drought, in the fifth consecutive years, must be used as an opportunity to bring about changes in practices of the management of our water resources in which every community and household is involved.
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