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

Question 1

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

If you have changed schools and are looking at your old school photographs, it could make you _________.

Question 2

Choose the most appropriate answer and fill in the blanks:

I missed the last bus by _________ few seconds.

Question 3

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

She continued to __________ at the mountains.

Question 4

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, choose no improvement.

Trees were being fallen indiscriminately to clear the land for establishing industries.

Question 5

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select No improvement.

As our perspective widens, it allows us to have appreciated difficulties and miseries of others too.

Question 6

Identify the best way to improve the underlined part of the given sentence. If there is no improvement required, select ‘no Improvement’.

Sita talks to me as if she was the P.M. of India.

Question 7

In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from error, select 'No error'.

This boy is (A)/ the most strongest (B)/ of the group. (C)/ No error (D)

Question 8

In the sentence, identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.

Atal Bihari Vajpayee is one of the politicians who will be memorized for his good deeds.

Question 9

In the sentence, identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.

The greater part of these countries are a mass of rugged hills cut deep with narrow gorges, within which even the biggest rivers are confined.

Question 10

In the sentence, identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.

To her surprise, a unseen hand clutched her and held her suspended in the air.

Question 11

In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from error, select 'No error'.

We have settled up (1)/ hotlines for pilgrims and family members (2)/ that will provide information in different languages. (3)/ No error

Question 12

Direction: In the following questions, the 1st and the last sentences of the passage are numbered (1) and (6). The rest of the passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence and find out which of the four combinations is correct. Then find the correct answer and indicate the appropriate alternative.

(1). Much of our adult behavior and our attitudes are determined by our upbringing.
P. But the process does not stop here.
Q. In particular by the effects of that small part of society which is our family.
R. AS we grow we are constantly and increasingly affected by new forces such as the social pressure of our friends and the larger world of society.
S. The family and our early life have profound effect on our later life.
(6). Psycholosists have studied these forces in depth.

Question 13

Direction: In the following questions, the 1st and the last sentences of the passage are numbered (1) and (6). The rest of the passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence and find out which of the four combinations is correct. Then find the correct answer and indicate the appropriate alternative.

(1). Progress and success are attained in slow degrees.
P. But slow progress makes us grow impatient, disheartened and discouraged.
Q. The general tendency is to find fault with the system.
R. it is for this reason that people condemn and criticize the government.
S. People expect miracles and nothing short of a magical transformation can convince them.
(6). However, we must realize the truth that perfection is attained in slow proportions to the amount of labour put in by us.

Question 14

Direction: In the following questions, the 1st and the last sentences of the passage are numbered (1) and (6). The rest of the passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence and find out which of the four combinations is correct. Then find the correct answer and indicate the appropriate alternative.

(1). The landscape
P. with Nature displaying
Q. here is awesome
R. that are seldom
S. a range of delights
(6). seen together

Question 15

Direction: In the following questions, the 1st and the last sentences of the passage are numbered (1) and (6). The rest of the passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence and find out which of the four combinations is correct. Then find the correct answer and indicate the appropriate alternative.

(1). Smoke billowed up between the plants.
P. Passengers were told to be ready to quit the ship.
Q. The rising gale fanned the smouldering fire.
R. Everyone now knew there was a fire on board.
S. Flames broke out her and there.
(6). Most people bore the shock bravely.