TNPSC Group 4 Examination English Solved Question Paper

Column A	Column B
a. advance and retreat	1. to write something as a record
b. keep an account of	2. emerge in a large number
c. arrive in	3. move to and fro
d. pour out from	4. reach

Aa-3,b-1,c-4,d-2

Question 14 :
Which one of the following sentences has a participle in it ?
AHe had lost his passport and applied for a new one.
BHaving lost his passport, he applied for a new one.

CHis passport had been lost, and hence he applied for a new one.
DHis passport was lost and he had applied for a new one.

Question 15 :
Select the correct option to complete the sentence :

Gandhiji is the only person who stood
Afor truth and non-violence

Bof truth and non-violence
Cafter truth and non-violence
Daway truth and non-violence

Question 16 :
Identify the sentence :

In the event of his failure, he will give up further attempts
ANone
BCompound
CComplex
DSimple

Question 17 :
Identify the sentence with the correct question tag?
AThey have been to London, have they ?
BThey have been to London, hasn’t they?
CThey had been to London, hadn’t they ?

DThey had been to London, haven’t they ?

Question 18 :
Match the following words given in Column A with their meanings in Column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below :

Column A Column B

a. ferocious 1. sorrow

b. impediments 2. arrogant

c. haughty 3. wild

d. affliction 4. obstacles
Aa-4,b-1,c-3,d-2
Ba-3,b-2,c-4,d-1
Ca-1,b-3,c-4,d-2
Da-3,b-4,c-2,d-1

Question 19 :
Fill in the blank with suitable article :

He always offers alms to………poor.
Athe

Question 20 :
match the following articles in Column A with their suitable words in column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below :

Column A Column B

a. a 1. second Rank

b. zero 2. MLA

c. an 3. English Language

d. the 4. Man
Aa-4,b-2,c-3,d-1
Ba-4,b-3,c-2,d-1

Ca-2,b-3,c-4,d-1
Da-2,b-4,c-3,d-1

Question 21 :
match the following words given in Column A with their parts of speech in column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below :

Column A Column B

a. Abroad 1. adjective

b. Blue 2. noun

c. Cartoon 3. adverb

d. Dare 4. verb
Aa-3,b-1,c-2,d-4

Question 22 :
Fill in the blank with suitable article :

He studies in………..sixth standard.
Ano article
Ba
Can
Dthe

Question 23 :
Find the sentence in which the italicized word is used as an adjective:
AI did not know his address.
Baddress the gathering
Cwrite your address here.
DHe asked for the address proof.

Question 24 :

Match the following italicized words of the sentences given in Column A with their parts of speech in Column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below:

Column A	Column B
a. They have a plan	1. adjective
b. I live here	2. noun
c. She walks fast	3. verb
d. I have a gift wrapper	4. adverb

Question 25 :
find out the part of speech that is not used in the given sentences:

I. She gave us a present.

II. We present her a gift every year.

III. The present situation is worse.

IV. The paper presented needs your attention.
ANoun
BAdverb

CAdjective
DVerb

Question 26 :
Select the correct option to complete the sentence :

Jane left Bangalore after her studies. She found it difficult to get a job.

Jane would have found a new job………..
Aif she stayed in Bangalore
Bif she had stayed in Bangalore

Cif she would stay in Bangalore
Dif she will stay in Bangalore

Question 27 :
Select the correct sentence from the following :
AHe is the good batsman in our team.
BHe is one of the talkative boys in the class.

CLekha is most clever than her sister
DApples are not sweet as mangoes.

Question 28 :
Select the correct sentence from the following :
ADo you know which is world’s tallest building ?
Bone of these cycles is defective

CThis is the hardly nut to crack
DHe is good athlete. He performs well.

Question 29 :
Which one of the following is a correct sentence ?
AThis is the most long lesson in this book
BThis is the most longest lesson in this book
CThis is most longest lesson in this book
DThis is the longest lesson in this book

Question 30 :
Which one of the following is a correct sentence ?
ARamu is more tall than Somu
BRamu is not more tall than Somu
CRamu is taller than Somu

DRamu is taller to Somu

Question 31 :
Which one of the following has the correct gerund form ?
AI remember to read about the earthquake in the papers.
BI remember having read about the earthquake in the papers.
CI remember having been read about the earthquake in the papers.
DI remember reading about the earthquake in the papers.

Question 32 :
Which one of the following is a correct sentence ?
AKindness is noblest of all virtue.
Bkindness is most noble of all virtues.
Ckindness is the noblest of all virtues.

DKindness is the most noblest of all virtues.

Question 33 :
fill in the blank with suitable ground :

……………….on the grass is forbidden.
ATo walk
BWalking

CHaving walked
DTo be walked

Question 34 :
fill in the blank with suitable infinitive :

I am not afraid…………….the truth.
Ato have spoken
Bhaving spoken
Cspeaking
Dto speak

Question 35 :
find out the correct passive form for the italicized word/words :

He will do it.
AWill done
BWill be doing
CWill be done

DWould do

Question 36 :
Find out the Active voice from the options :
ALet the doors be opened
BLet the cars be parked here
CLet the children play in the garden

DLet the inpatients not be disturbed.

Question 37 :
Identify the tense form :

He has just gone out
ASimple present tense
BPresent Perfect tense

CSimple past tense
DPast perfect tense

Question 38 :
Replace the italicized word/words with present progressive tense from the options given below:

She expects a lot from her brother.
Awas expecting
Bhas been expecting
Cis expecting

Dwould be expecting

Question 39 :
There……….a tear in my coat so I …………….a new coat when I ………..to market.
Ais, will buy, go

Bwas, will buy, went
Cis, bought, go
Dwill be, bought, went

Question 40 :
Replace the italicized word/words Past Progressive tense from the options given below :

She absented herself from the school frequently.
Ahad been absenting
Bhas been absenting
Cis absenting
Dwas absenting

Question 41 :
Identify the sentence:

That he is unreliable is well known.
ASimple
BCompound
CComplex

DNone of these

Question 42 :
Identify the Compound sentence :
AUnless you do as I do, you will regret it.
Bcan you tell me the time of his arrival ?
CFavio sat beside him and pulled out his cell phone.

DThis is a machine which is used for sewing.

Question 43 :
Identify the simple sentence :
AThe problem is too difficult to solve.

BThe problem is so difficult that I cannot solve it.
CThe problem is very difficult and so I cannot solve it.
DAs the problem is very difficult. I cannot solve it.

Question 44 :
Identify the Simple sentence :
AHe went to the place, where his father lived.
BHe went to his father’s native place.

CHe went to a place and his father lived there.
DHe went to the native place where his father lived.

Question 45 :
Match the following words given in Column A with their antonyms in Column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below :

Column A Column B

a. Trivial 1. dwarf

b. Acceleration 2. significant

c. Monstrous 3. light

d. Extinguished 4. retardation
ASteal
Ba-1,b-2,c-3,d-4
CAttack
Da-4,b-1,c-2,d-3
EInvade
Fa-3,b-4,c-1,d-2
Devastate

a-2,b-4,c-1,d-3

Scam

Question 46 :
Match the following words given in Column A with their meanings in Column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below :

Column A Column B

a. Parched 1. slimy

b. Taut 2. slimy

c. Groaned 3. slavery

d. Freedom 4. wet
Aa-4,b-1,c-2,d-3

Ba-3,b-1,c-4,d-2
Ca-2,b-4,c-1,d-3

Question 47 :
Give the suitable order of articles in the blanks of the given passage and choose the correct code given below :

Ramu had applied for……..post of……..cashier in…………bank. In ………..interview he answered some questions well.
Aa, the, the, an
Bthe, a, a, the

Cthe, a, a, an
Dthe, a, the, an

Question 48 :
Match the following and select the correct answer from the codes given below :

Column A Column B

a. prowess 1. rockless

b. shroud 2. coward

c. prudent 3. clear

d. obscure 4. near

5. reveal
Aa-2,b-5,c-1,d-3

Question 49 :
Match the following phrasal verbs given in Column A with their meanings in Column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below :

Column A Column B

a. bring out 1. realise

b. bring to 2. restore

c. bring under 3. emphasise

d. bring up 4. subdue

5. rear
Aa-3,b-2,c-4,d-5

Question 50 :
Match the following words given in Column A with their antonyms in Column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below :

Cloumn A Column B

a. Nightmarish 1. calm

b. Irate 2. announce

c. Unherald 3. aroma

d. Stench 4. pleasing
Aa-4,b-1,c-2,d-3

Question 51 :

Match the following phrases/idioms given in column A with their meanings in Column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below:

Column A	Column B
a. Mess around	1. punish
b. Mete something out	2. waste time
c. Mill around	3. beware of danger
d. Mind out	4. people get together very close

Question 52 :

Match the following phrases given in Column A with their meanings in Column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below :

Column A	Column B
a. go up	1. wait
b. hold on	2. a little ago
c. just before	3. disclose a secret
d. let on	4. increase

Question 53 :
Fill in the blank with correct Homophone :

We sat under the shade of the…………….tree.
Abreach
Bbeach
Cbeech

Dbeich

Question 54 :
Match the following phrases/idioms given in Column A with their meanings in Column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below:

Column A Column B

a. put on 1. surrender

b. give in 2. a greenhouse

c. in abundance 3. wear

d. underglass 4. a lot of
Aa-3,b-1,c-4,d-2

Question 55 :
Find out the incorrect sentence from the following :
AShe is a minor so she needs a guardian.
BThey saw the teacher so they became silent.
CAs it rained so the match was cancelled.

DThe pen is very beautiful but it does not write smoothly.

Question 56 :
Find out the meaning for the italicized word :

He set into a thriving business.
1. upcoming
2. increasing
3. successful
4. prosperous
AI,II,III
BII,III,IV

CI,III,IV
DI,II,IV

Question 57 :
Match the following phrases given in Column A with their meanings in Column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below :

Column A Column B

a. due to 1. crushed

b. get on to 2. move fully

c. go in to 3. climb

d. ground up 4. because of
Aa-2,b-1,c-4,c-3
Ba-1,b-2,c-3,c-4
Ca-4,b-3,c-2,c-1

Da-4,b-2,c-3,c-1

Question 58 :
Match Column A with Column B to make meaningful sentences by using prepositions and select the correct answer from the codes given below:

Column A Column B

a. Ranjith got 1. by 10 per cent

b. Prices have risen 2. about you

c. He went 3. out of the taxi

d. We were talking 4. on horseback to Kedarnath.
Aa-3,b-1,c-2,d-4
Ba-3,b-1,c-4,d-2

Ca-4,b-3,c-1,d-2
Da-4,b-2,c-1,d-3

Question 59 :
Fill in the blank with suitable preposition given as option:

He cuts the cake ……a knife.
Ain
Bfor
Cover
Dwith

Question 60 :
Identify the incorrect prepositional phrase from the given options :

David is ………
Aafraid of dark
Bafraid of dogs
Cfor definitely wrong

Dfrightened of devils.

Question 61 :
Identify the sentence of requisition.
AJust find out the odd one, won’t you ?
BJust find out the key, can’t you ?
CJust open the door, can you ?
DJust open the door, will you ?

Question 62 :
Pick out the sentence with SVIODO pattern :
APainters paint pictures
BI eat apples everyday
CHe gave me a book

DRaju speaks English fluently.

Question 63 :
Find out the passive voice from the option :
ASomeone is chasing him.
BSomeone is innocent here
CSomeone is allowed here by mistake

DSomeone here is keen on money by nature.

Question 64 :
Which one of the following is a correct sentence ?
Ayour pencil is more sharp than mine
BYour pencil is sharper than mine

CYour pencil is the sharper than mine
DYour pencil is sharp than mine.

Question 65 :
Which of the following sentences has correct use of article ?
AThe rose is the sweetest of all flowers.

BRose is the sweetest of all flowers.
CA rose is the sweetest of all flowers.
DAn rose is the sweetest of all flowers.

Question 66 :
Fill in the blank with suitable phrase :

Prem hates…………in the morning. Luckily he works in the evening.
AGetting on
BGetting up

CGetting in
DNone of these

Question 67 :

Match Column A with Column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below :

Column A (Phrasal verbs)	Column B (Meanings)
a. break down	1. disperse
b. break in	2. collapse
c. break off	3. detach
d. break up	4. enter by force
	5. disintegration

Question 68 :

Match Column A with Column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below :

Column A (Phrasal verbs)	Column B (Meanings)
a. give away	1. resign
b. give over	2. transfer
c. give up	3. pronounce
d. give off	4. abandon
	5. emit

Aa-2,b-4,c-5,d-1
Ba-2,b-4,c-1,d-5

Ca-2,b-4,c-1,d-3
Da-2,b-4,c-5,d-3

Question 69 :

Match Column A with Column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below :

Column A	Column B
a. improvise	1. dubious, far-fetched
b. impound	2. ambiguous, approximate
c. improbable	3. invent and perform
d. imprecise	4. seize legally
	5. not original, copying

Aa-5,b-4,c-3,d-2
Ba-3,b-4,c-1,d-2

Ca-3,b-2,c-4,d-5
Da-1,b-2,c-3,d-4

Question 70 :
Fill in the blanks with suitable words :

A…………….of………….attached the village.
Agangs,thiefes
Bgang, thieves

Cgang, thiefs
Dgangs, thief

Question 71 :
Fill in the blanks suitably :

He…………the bus, if he…..early.
Acould catch, starts
Bwill catch, starts

Cwould catch, starts
Dwill catch, started

Question 72 :
Find out the meaning for the italicized word :

Hemanth rejected his suggestion indignantly.
1. irritatedly
2. annoyingly
3. infuriatedly
4. persuadingly
5. furiously
AI,II IV and V
BI, II, III and V

CII, III, IV and V
DI, III, IV and V

Question 73 :
Find out the meaning for the italicized word :

She was fascinated by her obscure statements.
1. convinced
2. attracted
3. charmed
4. enthralled
5. allured
AI,II,IV and V
BI,III,IV and V
CI, II,III and IV
DII,III,IV and V

Question 74 :
Match the following words given in Column A with their meanings in column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below.

Column A Column B

a. canopy 1. scoldingc

b. concerned 2. strange

c. queer 3. be anxious

d. chide 4. shelter
Aa-4,b-3,c-2,d-1

Question 75 :
Match the following words given in Column A with their meanings in Column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below:

Column A Column B

a. sloth 1. annoyed

b. intricate 2. laziness

c. irritated 3. fear

d. dread 4. complicated
Aa-1,b-3,c-2,d-4
Ba-4,b-2,c-1,d-3
Ca-2,b-4,c-1,d-3

Da-2,b-3,c-1,d-4

Question 76 :
Match the following words given in Column A with their meanings in Column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below :

Column A Column B

a. instinct 1. deep

b. profound 2. ability

c. lanky 3. intuition

d. aptitude 4. tall and thin
Aa-1,b-3,c-4,d-2
Ba-3,b-1,c-4,d-2

Ca-4,b-3,c-1,d-2
Da-2,b-1,c-3,d-4

Question 77 :
Find out the odd one :

I. countryside

II. inside

III. preside

IV. hillside
ANone of these

Question 78 :
Match Column A with Column B to form a new word and select the correct answer from the codes given below :

Column A Column B

a. Slave 1. ry

b. Terrify 2. ism

c. Youth 3. ic

d. Power 4. less

5. ful
Aa-1,b-3,c-5,d-4

Question 79 :
Find out the odd one :

I. Criticism

II. Racism

III.Atheism

IV. Egoism
AIII

Question 80 :
Find out the odd one :

I. organism

II. Tourism

III. Hypoism

IV Hypnotism
AII
BIII

Question 81 :
Which of the following sentences is correct ?
Ayou can study well, can you ?
BStudents like movies, do they ?
CWe can’t live without air, can’t we ?
DHe didn’t go, did he ?

Question 82 :
Match the following words given in Column A with their antonyms in Column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below :

Column A Column B

a. Panicked 1. Humility

b. Drought 2. Calmed

c. Commence 3. Floods

d. Pride 4. Conclude
Aa-3,b-4,c-2,d-1
Ba-2,b-4,c-1,d-3
Ca-1,b-3,c-4,d-2
Da-2,b-3,c-4,d-1

Question 83 :
Match the following sentences given in Column A with their patterns in Column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below :

Column A Column B

a. Now, it is raining 1. ASVO

b. This morning I met him 2. SVC

c. Radha sings a song 3. ASV

d. Sita is a teacher 4. SVO
Aa-1,b-2,c-4,d-3
Ba-3,b-4,c-2,d-1
Ca-3,b-1,c-4,d-2

Da-4,b-3,c-2,d-1

Question 84 :
Match the following sentences given in Column A with their patterns in Column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below :

Column A Column B

a. They were happy 1. SVA

b. She sang sweetly 2. SVIODO

c. I gave him a book 3. SVOC

d. He painted the car green 4. SVC
Aa-1,b-3,c-2,d-4
Ba-4,b-1,c-2,d-3

Ca-4,b-2,c-4,d-3
Da-4,b-3,c-2,d-1

Question 85 :
Identify the sentence pattern :

To err is human.
ASV
BSVC

CSVO
DSVOC

Question 86 :
Match the following given in Column A with their related meanings in Column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below :

Column A

(Homephones)

Column B

(meanings)

a. Statutory 1. Statues collectively

b. Stationary 2. Authorized by law

c. Stationery 3. Not moving

d. Statuary 4. Writing materials
Aa-1,b-2,c-3,d-4
Ba-2,b-3,c-4,d-1

Ca-3,b-4,c-1,d-2
Da-4,b-1,c-2,d-3

Question 87 :

Match the following homophones given in Column A with their related meanings in Column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below :

Column A (Homophones)	Column B (Meanings)
a. career	1. an attendant at court
b. courier	2. person or animal transmitting disease
c. carrier	3. job
d. courtier	4. a person who delivers messages.

Da-1,b-2,c-4,d-3

Question 88 :
Fill in the blank with the correct ‘Homophone’ :

The…………..thread was thrown away.
Anaughty
Bnotty
Cknotty

Dnotey

Question 89 :
Fill in the blank with the correct ‘Homophone’ :

The teacher gave………………to the students.
ACouncil
BCouncilor
CCounsel

DCouncel

Question 90 :
Find out the meaning for the italicized words :

His brother’s worthy suggestions changed Sachin to a steadfast cricketer.

(i)                determined

(ii)              firm

(iii)            famous

(iv)            committed
Ai,ii,iii
Bi,ii,iv

Ci,iii,iv
Dnone of these

Question 91 :
which of the following statements take the following question tag ?

……………doesn’t she ?
AReeta goes to school everyday

BReeta should go to school everyday
CReeta can go to school everyday
DReeta does not go to school everyday.

Question 92 :
Fill in the blank with suitable preposition given below as options :

There is a beautiful bridge………the Kaveri river.
Aacross

Question 93 :
Identify the degree :

Delhi Dare Devils and Kolkata Knight Riders are equally challenging teams.
AComparative
BSuperlative
CPositive
DNone of these

Question 94 :
Change into Superlative degree :

Aerospace engineering is more fascinating subject to the students than other subjects.
AAerospace engineering is the most fascinating subject to the students

BAerospace engineering is one of the fascinating subjects to the students
CAerospace engineering is the only fascinating subject to the students
DAerospace engineering is not the only fascinating subject to the students.

Question 95 :
Choose the appropriate Passive Voice for the following sentence :

They were carrying the injured player off the field.
AThey carried the injured player off the field.
BThe injured player was being carried off the field by them.

CThe injured player carried them off the field.
DThe field was being carried by them for the players.

Question 96 :
Identify the Superlative degree :
AWho is braver. Napoleon or Hitler ?
BShe is the wealthiest lady in the society

CHer dress is old.
DThe nearer I came, the farther he went.

Question 97 :
Identify the degree, and choose the correct answer :

Some poets are at least as great as Tennyson.
AComparative degree
BPositive degree

CSuperlative degree
DNone of these

Question 98 :
Change the following into Comparative degree :

My pony is not as trained as yours.
AYour pony is more trained than mine.

BYour pony is not more trained than mine.
CYour pony is relatively more trained
DYour pony is more trained.

Question 99 :
When I saw a black and white print of Jesus Christ in his hut I asked Gandhiji. “How is this ? You are not a Christian”.

“I am a Christian and a Hindu and a Muslim and a Jew.” he replied.

The answer of Gandhiji reflects…………
Ahis arrogance
Bhis faith on secularism

Chis disrespect for religion
Dhis disrespect for others

TNPSC Previous Question Papers

Column A	Column B
a. It’s raining	1. Didn’t they?
b. They came by car.	2. Can she?
c. They don’t like me.	3. Isn’t it ?
d. She can’t do the job.	4. Do they ?

Column A	Column B
a. Mesmerising	1. Spellbind
b. Hypnotise	2. Captivating
c. Bedlam	3. deceives
d.Imposter	4. confusion

Column A	Column B
a. ferocious	1. sorrow
b. impediments	2. arrogant
c. haughty	3. wild
d. affliction	4. obstacles

Column A	Column B
a. a	1. second Rank
b. zero	2. MLA
c. an	3. English Language
d. the	4. Man

Column A	Column B
a. Abroad	1. adjective
b. Blue	2. noun
c. Cartoon	3. adverb
d. Dare	4. verb

Column A	Column B
a. Trivial	1. dwarf
b. Acceleration	2. significant
c. Monstrous	3. light
d. Extinguished	4. retardation

Column A	Column B
a. Parched	1. slimy
b. Taut	2. slimy
c. Groaned	3. slavery
d. Freedom	4. wet

Column A	Column B
a. prowess	1. rockless
b. shroud	2. coward
c. prudent	3. clear
d. obscure	4. near
	5. reveal

Column A	Column B
a. bring out	1. realise
b. bring to	2. restore
c. bring under	3. emphasise
d. bring up	4. subdue
	5. rear

Cloumn A	Column B
a. Nightmarish	1. calm
b. Irate	2. announce
c. Unherald	3. aroma
d. Stench	4. pleasing

Column A	Column B
a. put on	1. surrender
b. give in	2. a greenhouse
c. in abundance	3. wear
d. underglass	4. a lot of

Column A	Column B
a. due to	1. crushed
b. get on to	2. move fully
c. go in to	3. climb
d. ground up	4. because of

Column A	Column B
a. Ranjith got	1. by 10 per cent
b. Prices have risen	2. about you
c. He went	3. out of the taxi
d. We were talking	4. on horseback to Kedarnath.

Column A	Column B
a. canopy	1. scoldingc
b. concerned	2. strange
c. queer	3. be anxious
d. chide	4. shelter

Column A	Column B
a. sloth	1. annoyed
b. intricate	2. laziness
c. irritated	3. fear
d. dread	4. complicated

Column A	Column B
a. instinct	1. deep
b. profound	2. ability
c. lanky	3. intuition
d. aptitude	4. tall and thin

Column A	Column B
a. Slave	1. ry
b. Terrify	2. ism
c. Youth	3. ic
d. Power	4. less
	5. ful

Column A	Column B
a. Panicked	1. Humility
b. Drought	2. Calmed
c. Commence	3. Floods
d. Pride	4. Conclude

Column A	Column B
a. Now, it is raining	1. ASVO
b. This morning I met him	2. SVC
c. Radha sings a song	3. ASV
d. Sita is a teacher	4. SVO

Column A	Column B
a. They were happy	1. SVA
b. She sang sweetly	2. SVIODO
c. I gave him a book	3. SVOC
d. He painted the car green	4. SVC

Column A (Homephones)	Column B (meanings)
a. Statutory	1. Statues collectively
b. Stationary	2. Authorized by law
c. Stationery	3. Not moving
d. Statuary	4. Writing materials