CDS | English | Quiz for CDS & Defence Exams

Question 1

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.

in street violence, drugs, gangs, and so on (P) / fewer children were born in poorer families (Q) / and there were fewer children (R) / who ended up involved (S)

Question 2

Each of the following items in this section consists of a sentence, parts of which have been jumbled. These parts have been labelled as P, Q, R, and S. Given below each sentence are four sequences, namely (a), (b), C, and (d). You are required to re-arrange the jumbled parts of the sentence and mark your response accordingly.

since 1997 the athletes have also (P)/ received free health screenings and (Q)/ treatment thanks to (R)/ Healthy Athletes, a Special Olympics initiative (S)

Question 3

Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and four words or group of words are given after the sentence. Select the most appropriate word or group of words for the blank space and indicate your response to the Answer Sheet accordingly.

Mr. Ayer has already stumbled against many of the obstacles that ______ so many Indian Internet entrepreneurs

Question 4

Each of the following items in this section consists of a sentence, parts of which have been jumbled. These parts have been labeled as P, Q, R, and S. Given below each sentence are four sequences, namely (a), (b), C, and (d). You are required to re-arrange the jumbled parts of the sentence and mark your response accordingly.

to read the passage properly (P)/ you all are advised (Q)/ and work out the (R)/ comprehension exercises on your own (S)

Question 5

Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and four words or group of words are given after the sentence. Select the most appropriate word or group of words for the blank space and indicate your response to the Answer Sheet accordingly.

Rowland wasn’t used to flying solo but after she divorced, her two sons decamped __________ the nest.

Question 6

Given below are a few sentences. Identify the part of speech of the underlined words. Choose the response (A), (B), (C), or (D) which is the most appropriate expression.

Plastic is made up of many molecules of ethylene.

Question 7

Given below are a few sentences. Identify the part of speech of the underlined words. Choose the response A, B, C, or D which is the most appropriate expression.

Calcium is essential for strong bones.

Question 8

Select the most appropriate synonym for the word given in bold.

VINDICATE

Question 9

Select the most appropriate synonym for the word given in bold.

RAVAGE

Question 10

Select the most appropriate synonym for the word given in bold.

COMPETENT