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1Choose the correct spelling:
Answer: B — Accommodation
The correct spelling is Accommodation — with double 'c' and double 'm'. It means a place to stay or a compromise. Common misspelling tip: think "Accommodate has double c and double m."
The correct spelling is Accommodation — with double 'c' and double 'm'. It means a place to stay or a compromise. Common misspelling tip: think "Accommodate has double c and double m."
2The antonym of "ancient" is:
Answer: B — Modern
Ancient means very old or from a long time ago. Its antonym (opposite) is Modern, meaning recent or contemporary. Antonyms are words with opposite meanings — a key vocabulary topic in RRB exams.
Ancient means very old or from a long time ago. Its antonym (opposite) is Modern, meaning recent or contemporary. Antonyms are words with opposite meanings — a key vocabulary topic in RRB exams.
3Fill in the blank: She __ to school every day.
Answer: B — goes
With a singular third-person subject (she/he/it), the verb in Simple Present Tense takes an -s or -es ending. "She goes" is correct. "Go" is used with I/you/we/they. This is subject-verb agreement.
With a singular third-person subject (she/he/it), the verb in Simple Present Tense takes an -s or -es ending. "She goes" is correct. "Go" is used with I/you/we/they. This is subject-verb agreement.
4The synonym of "brave" is:
Answer: C — Courageous
A synonym is a word with a similar meaning. Brave means showing no fear in dangerous situations. Its synonyms include Courageous, Bold, Fearless and Valiant. Antonyms include Cowardly and Timid.
A synonym is a word with a similar meaning. Brave means showing no fear in dangerous situations. Its synonyms include Courageous, Bold, Fearless and Valiant. Antonyms include Cowardly and Timid.
5Spot the error: "He don't know the answer."
Answer: B — don't
The error is "don't" — with the singular subject "He", the correct form is "doesn't" (does not). "Don't" is used with I/you/we/they. Corrected sentence: "He doesn't know the answer."
The error is "don't" — with the singular subject "He", the correct form is "doesn't" (does not). "Don't" is used with I/you/we/they. Corrected sentence: "He doesn't know the answer."
6Choose the correct passive voice of "She wrote a letter."
Answer: C — A letter was written by her
Active: She wrote a letter. Passive: A letter was written by her. Rule: Object + was/were + past participle + by + subject. "Wrote" is irregular — its past participle is "written."
Active: She wrote a letter. Passive: A letter was written by her. Rule: Object + was/were + past participle + by + subject. "Wrote" is irregular — its past participle is "written."
7One word substitution for "one who walks in sleep":
Answer: D — Somnambulist
A Somnambulist is a person who walks while asleep. The condition is called Somnambulism. One-word substitutions are very important for RRB English — they test vocabulary depth and precision.
A Somnambulist is a person who walks while asleep. The condition is called Somnambulism. One-word substitutions are very important for RRB English — they test vocabulary depth and precision.
8Fill in: "Neither the students nor the teacher __ present."
Answer: C — was
With "Neither...nor", the verb agrees with the subject closest to it. Here "teacher" (singular) is closest, so use "was." Rule: Neither A nor B + verb agrees with B. "Neither...nor" takes singular verb when both subjects are singular.
With "Neither...nor", the verb agrees with the subject closest to it. Here "teacher" (singular) is closest, so use "was." Rule: Neither A nor B + verb agrees with B. "Neither...nor" takes singular verb when both subjects are singular.
9The plural of "mouse" is:
Answer: B — Mice
Mouse → Mice is an irregular plural. English has many irregular plurals: man/men, woman/women, child/children, tooth/teeth, foot/feet, goose/geese, ox/oxen. These do not follow the standard -s or -es rule.
Mouse → Mice is an irregular plural. English has many irregular plurals: man/men, woman/women, child/children, tooth/teeth, foot/feet, goose/geese, ox/oxen. These do not follow the standard -s or -es rule.
10"To burn the midnight oil" means:
Answer: B — To study or work late
"To burn the midnight oil" is an idiom meaning to work or study late into the night. Idioms are phrases whose meanings differ from the literal meanings of the words. Idioms are frequently tested in RRB English sections.
"To burn the midnight oil" is an idiom meaning to work or study late into the night. Idioms are phrases whose meanings differ from the literal meanings of the words. Idioms are frequently tested in RRB English sections.
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