5001+ General English MCQ for Competitive Exam Pdf - 1

Question: 1

In each question below are given two sentences numbered I and II. In these sentences, two homonyms are given in italics type, which may be either mis-spelt or inappropriate in the context of the sentences. Read both the sentences carefully and decide on their correctness on the basis of the italicised words.
I. He practices what he preaches.
II. The practise of closing shops on Sundays is quite common.

(A) if only sentence I is correct

(B) if only sentence II is correct

(C) if both the sentences I and II are correct

(D) if I as well as II are incorrect, but both could be made correct by interchanging the italicised words

Ans: D

[practice = a noun;

Practise = verb of ‘practice’]

Question: 2

In each question below are given two sentences numbered I and II. In these sentences, two homonyms are given in italics type, which may be either mis-spelt or inappropriate in the context of the sentences. Read both the sentences carefully and decide on their correctness on the basis of the italicised words.
I. He was being laughed at for his antic gesture.
II. Anticue articles are priced much these days.

(A) if only sentence I is correct

(B) if only sentence II is correct

(C) if both the sentences I and II are correct

(D) if I as well as II are incorrect, but both could be made correct by interchanging the italicised words

Ans: A

The correct word in II should be ‘Antique’.

[Antic = odd, Antique = old]

Question: 3

In each question below are given two sentences numbered I and II. In these sentences, two homonyms are given in italics type, which may be either mis-spelt or inappropriate in the context of the sentences. Read both the sentences carefully and decide on their correctness on the basis of the italicised words.
I. He is respected for his peity.
II. Have pity on the poor.

(A) if only sentence I is correct

(B) if only sentence II is correct

(C) if both the sentences I and II are correct

(D) if I as well as II are incorrect, but both could be made correct by interchanging the italicised words

Ans: B

The correct word in I should be ‘piety’.

[Pity = compassion; piety = piousness]

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