Wednesday, January 8, 2020

English Questions from HSSC Recruitment Tests 2019

Q 1. __________ is the synonym of "COMMEMORATE". 
A. Gather 
B. Enjoy 
C. Remember 
D. Manipulate 
Ans. C. Remember 

Q 2. __________ is the antonym of "STAUNCH". 
A. Disloyal 
B. Strict 
C. Adamant 
D. Reluctant 
Ans. A. Disloyal 
Q 3. Identify the meaning of the idiom in the sentence. "The opponents are six times winners of the trophy; you'll have to step up your game to qualify for the finals." 
A. Start performing better 
B. Meet the referee 
C. Do something unexpected 
D. Change the game strategy
Ans. A. Start performing better 
Q 4. Sentence given below may contain one or more mistakes. Identify the correct sentence. "The swimmer was dragging away on the shore by a strong current." 
A. The swimmer is dragged away from the shore by a strong current. 
B. The swimmer was dragged away at the store by a strong current 
C. The swimmer was dragged away from the shore by a strong current. 
D. The swimmer was dragging on the shore by a strong current. 
Ans. C. The swimmer was dragged away from the shore by a strong current. 

Q 5. Complete the sentence by choosing the correct form of the verb given in brackets. It was pitch dark; however, there ________ (be) a ray of light that came from the farmer's hut. 
A. was 
B. is 
C. can be 
D. could be 
Ans. A. was 

Q 6. __________ is the synonym of "AESTHETIC". 
A. Elegant 
B. Perfect 
C. Ascetic 
D. Plain 
Ans. A. Elegant 

Q 7. __________ is the antonym of "MANIFEST". 
A. Interpret 
B. Distinct 
C. Conceal 
D. Evident 
Ans. C. Conceal

Q 8. Identify the meaning of the idiom in the sentence. "I am always the one who breaks the ice." 
A. To make people more comfortable 
B. To do some hard work 
C. To cook in the kitchen 
D. To calm down a fight 
Ans. A. To make people more comfortable 

Q 9. The sentence given below may contain one or more mistakes. Identify the correct sentence. "Everyone are going to meet on 11:30 pm." 
A. Everyone is going to meet at 11:30 pm. 
B. Everyone are going to meet at 11:30 pm. 
C. Everyone is going to meet on 11:30 pm. 
D. Everyone is going to meeting at 11:30 pm. 
Ans. A. Everyone is going to meet at 11:30 pm.


Q 10. Complete the sentence by choosing the correct form of verb from the following. The wind ________ (blow) heavily yesterday. 
A. blow 
B. had blew 
C. blown 
D. was blowing 
Ans. D. was blowing 

Q 11. __________ is the synonym of "IMPOSTER". 
A. Stranger 
B. Inventor 
C. Pretender 
D. Newcomer
Ans. C. Pretender 

Q 12. __________ is the antonym of "PARADISE". 
A. Hell 
B. Heaven 
C. Bliss 
D. Wonderland 
Ans. A. Hell

Q 13. Identify the meaning of the idiom in the sentence. 
"When he was in school, everyone used to pull his leg." 
A. To joke with someone 
B. To praise someone 
C. To like someone 
D. To hit someone 
Ans. A. To joke with someone

Q 14. Sentence given below may contain one or more mistakes. Identify the correct sentence. "We has to reach at time for the play." 
A. We has to reach at time for play. 
B. We have to reach at time for the play. 
C. We have to reach on time for the play. 
D. We has to reach on time for the play. 
Ans. C. We have to reach on time for the play.

Q 15. Complete the sentence by choosing the correct form of the verb given in brackets. 
I would have ___________ (fall) down from the window, as I was feeling very dizzy. 
A. falling 
B. fell 
C. fall 
D. fallen
Ans. D. fallen



Q 16. __________ is the synonym of "JUDGEMENTAL". 
A. Strong-minded 
B. Authoritative 
C. Critical 
D. Clever 
Ans. C. Critical

Q 17. __________ is the antonym of "PETRIFIED". 
A. Fearless 
B. Motionless 
C. Scared 
D. Anxious 
Ans. A. Fearless 

Q 18. Identify the meaning of the idiom which is underlined in the sentence. 
"If you want to live the best of your days, keep your luxuries at bay." 
A. Keep something away 
B. Keep something close 
C. Make good use of something 
D. Start doing something 
Ans. A. Keep something away

Q 19. Sentence given below may contain one or more mistakes. Identify the correct sentence. 
"They were already on the station when we arrive." 
A. They were already at the station when we arrived. 
B. They are already on the station when we arrive. 
C. They were on the station when we arrived. 
D. They are already at the station when were arriving.
Ans. A. They were already at the station when we arrived.

Q 20. Complete the sentence by choosing the correct form of the verb given in brackets. 
She will ___________ (get) you a new pair of jeans on your birthday. 
A. got 
B. gotten 
C. get 
D. getting
Ans. C. get

Q 21. __________ is the synonym of "AMBITIOUS". 
A. Pathetic 
B. Feeble 
C. Determined 
D. Nervous 
Ans. C. Determined 

Q 22. __________ is the antonym of "BARBARIC". 
A. Merciful 
B. Tame 
C. Calm 
D. Moderate 
Ans. A. Merciful

Q 23. Identify the meaning of the idiom in the sentence. "Instead of crying over spilt milk, you should prepare for the next examination." 
A. Complaining about a past loss 
B. Wishing good luck 
C. Worrying about future in advance 
D. Wasting time 
Ans. A. Complaining about a past loss

Q 24. Sentence given below may contain one or more mistakes. Identify the correct sentence. 
"Get into car after its too late." 
A. Get into the car before it's too late. 
B. Got into the car after it's too late. 
C. Got into the car before it is too late. 
D. Get into the car before it was too late. 
Ans. A. Get into the car before it's too late. 

Q 25. Complete the sentence by choosing the correct form of the verb given in brackets. 
I would ___________ (forgive) him, if he had apologized. 
A. forgive 
B. have forgave 
C. have forgive 
D. have forgiven 
Ans. D. have forgiven 



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