May 17, 2014

English Section for Postal / Sorting Assistant Examination

DIRECTIONS: In question 1 to 5, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with appropriate words. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.

1. Gavaskar ___ one hundred and five runs in that match.

(A) Played
(B) Scored
(C) Bowled
(D) Hit

2. I have absolutely no doubt ___ the innocence of the accused.

(A) On
(B) With
(C) Over
(D) About

3. At present the country is in need of a number of ___ social workers.

(A) Interested
(B) Selfish
(C) Self-centred
(D) Disinter-ested

4. He has been recently discharge ___ the army.

(A) To
(B) From
(C) By
(D) For

5. He ___ that he could speak five languages.

(A) Suggested
(B) Submitted
(C) Boasted
(D) Challenged

DIRECTIONS: In questions 6 to 8 choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word and mark it in the answer-sheet.

6. ANCIENT

(A) New
(B) Modern
(C) Fresh
(D) Contemporary

7. MISERLY

(A) Extravagant
(B) Hospitable
(C) Generous
(D) Philanthropic

8. LAMENT

(A) Rejoice
(B) Enjoy
(C) Laugh
(D) Smile

Answers:


1. (B) Scored
2. (D) About
3. (D) Disinter-ested
4. (B) From
5. (C) Boasted
6. (B) Modern
7. (A) Extravagant
8. (A) Rejoice

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