English Section - Postal Assistant Examination

DIRECTIONS (Question 1 to 5): Each question consists of a word or a phrase given in brackets, it is followed by four words or phrases. Select the word or phrase which is opposite in meaning to the word/phrase and indicate your choice.

1. He is considered to be a (ruthless) person in dealing with his competitor.

(a) Courteous
(b) Sympathetic
(c) Candid
(d) Cordial

2. He has a (sophisticated) taste.

(a) Artificial
(b) Superficial
(c) Simple
(d) Vigorous

3. All his neighbours are aware of his (acrimonious) nature.

(a) Sympathetic
(b) Cooperative
(c) Charitable
(d) Informal

4. His (arrogance) is responsible for the change in his fortune.

(a) Weakness
(b) Humility
(c) Timidity
(d) Selfishness

5. His (pragmatic) approach to the problem was appreciated.

(a) Idealistic
(b) Rational
(c) Cautious
(d) Unbiased

DIRECTIONS (Question 6 to 8): In the sentence some parts have been jumbled up. You are required to rearrange these parts which are labelled P, Q, R and S, to produce the correct sentences. Choose the correct sequence.

6. Rajesh
P: Rama who studied
Q: in the same school
R: paid the fees of his friend
S: who was rich

(a) PQRS
(b) SRPQ
(c) RSPQ
(d) SRQP

7. The social worker devoted
P: to the upliftment
Q: of the people
R: his entire life
S: of his village

(a) QRSP
(b) PQRS
(c) SRQP
(d) RPQS

8. P: The doctor prescribed
Q: some antibiotics
R: having examined the patient
S: for over an hour

(a) RSPQ
(b) SRPQ
(c) QPRS
(d) RPQS

Answers:

1. (b) Sympathetic
2. (c) Simple
3. (b) Cooperative
4. (b) Humility
5. (a) Idealistic
6. (b) SRPQ
7. (d) RPQS
8. (a) RSPQ