General English Objective Questions for Competitive Exams Pdf - 1

Question: 1

if I as well as II are incorrect, but both could be made correct by interchanging the italicised words
I. The Government plans to take some sanitory measures in the state.
II. The Sanitary condition of the town is not good.

(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 sanatory.

[Sanatory = promoting health, Sanitary = hygienic]

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. Archana bought the expensive costume to complement her wardrobe for the beauty contest.
II. When James remarked that she looked gorgeous, Jane thanked him for the compliment.

(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

[Complement = that which completes, Compliment = greetings]

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. 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]

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