1000+ General English Quiz Questions and Answers 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. Order for ten bails of cotton.
II. He was released on bale.

(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

[Bale = bundle;

Bail = security]

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 did not acceed to may request.
II. Don’t exceed the limits.

(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 ‘accede’’.

[Accede = agree’ Exceed = surpass]

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.
Raju is an ingenious worker.
II. He made an ingenuous confession of his fault.

(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: C

[Ingenious = skilful,

Ingenuous = frank]

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