Mixed English Questions for Mains Exam— Set 153

Directions (1-5): Select the phrase/connector from the given three options which can be used in the beginning (to start the sentence) to form a single sentence from the two sentences given below, implying the same meaning as expressed in the statement sentences.

  1. Madurai junction remained isolated from the national railway network for four days. It came alive on Monday evening after alltrain services from the city in south and north directions were operated in regular route.
    (i) After remaining isolated from…..
    (ii) Coming alive on Monday Madurai junction……
    (iii) All train services from the city in……

    Only (i)
    Only (ii)
    Only (iii)
    Both (i) and (iii)
    All
    Option D

     

  2. Two jawans of the Assam Rifles were killed by militants. This is the first attack on security forces in the northeast by militants this year.
    (i) Killing by militants……
    (ii) Assam rifles security forces…..
    (iii) In the first attack on security…..

    Only (i)
    Only (ii)
    Only (iii)
    Both (i) and (iii)
    None
    Option C

     

  3. Two people succumbed to injuries after being gored by bulls in Jallikattu. This comes a day after Tamil Nadu Governor promulgated an Ordinance for Jallikattu.
    (i) Coming a day after…..
    (ii) A day after Tamil Nadu …….
    (iii) Injured by bulls…..

    Only (i)
    Only (ii)
    Only (iii)
    All
    None
    Option B

     

  4. The UK government is set to announce a £170 million project to set up a special maths and technology institutes. It is a partof post-Brexit plan.
    (i) A special maths and technology……
    (ii) Announcement of a £170 million project…..
    (iii) As a part of post-Brexit…..

    Only (i)
    Only (ii)
    Only (iii)
    Both (i) and (ii)
    Both (ii) and (iii)
    Option C

     

  5. The new banks are offering higher rates on savings deposits than those of commercial banks. Their lending rates would also behigher than those of commercial banks.
    (i) While the new banks are offering…..
    (ii) Higher rates on savings deposits…..
    (iii) The lower interest rates of commercial banks……

    Only (i)
    Only (ii)
    Only (iii)
    Both (i) and (ii)
    None
    Option A

     

  6. Directions (6-10): Select the connectors which can connect the two sentences given in each of the following question.

  7. Statement :
    1. This hotel has the best rooms in town.
    2. Its staff are quite rude.
    (i) However
    (ii) Even though
    (iii) Apart

    Only (i)
    Only (ii)
    Only (iii)
    All three
    None
    Option A

     

  8. Statement :
    1. Sachin Tendulkar made a century.
    2. He was not well.
    (i) Even though
    (ii) However
    (iii) Although

    Only (i)
    Only (ii)
    Only (iii)
    Both (i) and (iii)
    All
    Option D

     

  9. Statement :
    1. Cricketers’ salary has risen substantially.
    2. Ground staffs’ pay has actually fallen.
    (i) Whereas
    (ii) On the one hand…… On the other hand
    (iii) Despite

    Only (i)
    Only (ii)
    Only (iii)
    Both (i) and (ii)
    All
    Option D

     

  10. Statement :
    1. He is clever.
    2. He is handsome.
    (i) Moreover
    (ii) Therefore
    (iii) Furthermore

    Only (i)
    Only (ii)
    Only (iii)
    Both (i) and (iii)
    All
    Option D

     

  11. Statement :
    1. This food is very tasty.
    2. That food is quite tasteless.
    (i) While
    (ii) Whereas
    (iii) yet

    Only (i)
    Only (ii)
    Both (i) and (iii)
    Both (i) and (ii)
    Both (ii) and (iii)
    Option D

     


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