Unfortunately, Mr. M. Subramanian, who maintained this website lost his battle to cancer and passed away in July, 2019. The database has over 50,000 questions. If you are interested in purchasing the website/database, please reach out using the form here.
Khub.info Learn TNPSC exam and online pratice
Q1. The best way to learn a language is .........a little every day
Correct answer : 1
Q2. I prefer cold water ...................tea.
Correct answer : 3
Q3. From the given group of words choose the one to replace the highlighted words in the given sentence, that would make the sentence grammatically correct. "e;One of the base laws of nature is that adaptability is the price of survival"e;
Correct answer : 3
Q4. Sita's heart .........at the sight of the beautiful diamond necklace
Correct answer : 3
Q5. Replace the highlighted grammatical mistake words with proper words: "e;You can encourage my helping the poor"e;
Correct answer : 4
Q6. Comprehend the following statement: "e;Shakespeare is considered the greatest dramatist of all times, even though he never had university education, unlike Marlowe, who one among the University wise.
Correct answer : 3
Q7. Choose the correct tense: Shakespeare ........during the reign of Queen Elizabeth.
Correct answer : 3
Q8. She said that her husband ............... her a gold necklace.
Correct answer : 2
Q9. In the question, a part of the sentence is highlighted. Replace the highlighted part with the options given which may improve the sentence. "e; Two children were knocked down by a speeding truck."e;
Correct answer : 4
Q10. This sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect form. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in indirect/direct form: "e; The Prime Minister said that no one would be allowed to disturb the peace"e;.
Correct answer : 1
Q11. What is the name for the collection of proverbs?
Correct answer : 3
Q12. Detailed plan of journey ==
Correct answer : 4
Q13. Choose the word which is most opposite in meaning to the word ADMIRED
Correct answer : 2
Q14. Pick out the collective noun from the following.
Correct answer : 2
Q15. What is the name for the study of proverbs?
Correct answer : 4
Q16. If a word spells the same bothways, how is it called in English?
Correct answer : 3
Q17. Replace the highlighted grammatical mistake words with proper words: "e;I started work on 6 o' clock this morning and now it is over.
Correct answer : 3
Q18. "e;Suffrage"e; is a term associated with ......
Correct answer : 3
Q19. How many short hand systems are there?
Correct answer : 2
Q20. Who is the author of "e;Mary had a little lamb"e; rhyme?
Correct answer : 3
Q21. What is the collective noun for a group of eggs of birds?
Correct answer : 2
Q22. Given below are six statements of which the first and the last .. (1) and (6) remains constant. The remaining four are given as (P), (Q),{R} and (S), which are not in the proper order. Arrange them in proper order and find out which order of sentences is correct: (1) The works of William Shakespeare (P) have provided us (Q) that have become (R) such common expressions (S) with a number of phrases (6) that few realize their source.
Correct answer : 3
Q23. In the following question, out of the four options, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence. "e;one who is unable to pay debt"e;
Correct answer : 4
Q24. A person of good understanding knowledge and reasoning power ==
Correct answer : 2
Q25. Fill the blank with correct tense: Whenever she ......her mouth, she says rubbish
Correct answer : 2
Q26. What is the collective noun for a group of pups, cubs etc.,
Correct answer : 3
Q27. In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the options suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice: "e;You are requested to permit him."e;
Correct answer : 1
Q28. How many lines are there between three limericks?
Correct answer : 4
Q29. Choose the word which is most opposite in meaning to the word DROPPED
Correct answer : 4
Q30. Fill the blank with proper article: Let us go to a restaurant and have ...... coffee.
Correct answer : 1
Q31. Give the opposite of INEVITABLY
Correct answer : 1
Q32. It is very kind of you to .........to speak at the meeting
Correct answer : 2
Q33. There are six sentences which are NOT arranged in order. Rearrange them in proper order to make a meaningful paragraph and answer the question that follows: They are: (A) Besides, they get a lot of exposure to novel things through media. (B) Therefore, their mental development did not show any extraordinary signs. (C) Children of the present generation appear to be smarter than their earlier counterparts. (D) Thus, the environment of present day has brought out these changes. (E) This probably because there are lots of opportunities for their indirect learning. (F) Children of yester-years did not have these facilities.After rearrangement of these sentences in the correct order what will be the THIRD sentence?
Correct answer : 1
Q34. According to nursery rhyme which day's child is loving and giving?
Correct answer : 2
Q35. Which three lettered word could mean a music concert or a light two wheeled carriage?
Correct answer : 2
Q36. Give the meaning of TRANSITIONAL
Correct answer : 2
Q37. A style in which a writer makes a display of his knowledge =
Correct answer : 1
Q38. "e;I was born"e; is in a/an .............voice
Correct answer : 2
Q39. Give the opposite of VIABLE
Correct answer : 1
Q40. Choose the correct tense: Most of the trains usually .......late
Correct answer : 1
Q41. "e;Do not trust a man who blows his own trumpet: -- What does this mean?
Correct answer : 2
Q42. When the noun in the subject's place is the person or thing, not doing the action, the verb is in .............form
Correct answer : 2
Q43. Give the meaning of DEGRADING
Correct answer : 3
Q44. Which word in English is a synonym for both biscuits and fireworks?
Correct answer : 3
Q45. Who is known as the Father of English Literature?
Correct answer : 2
Q46. This sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect form. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in indirect/direct form: "e;He said, "e;it used to be a lovely, quiet street."e;
Correct answer : 1
Q47. Rearrange the following five sentences A, B, C, D & E in the proper sequence so as to form a meaningful paragraph. Then answer the questions given below.
(A). The police, one would expect, will say that the underworld is capable of enlisting new recruits to sustain its sway. (B). The gang warfare, now raging in the city, entitles citizens to ask the police about the claims made, about the power of gangs having been broken. (C). But the recent shooting of an underworld kingpin by a hireling has an unusual twist. (D). Such claims have been made from time to time in the past. (E). For, the 25-year-old hitman, is the son of a retired constable, with two brothers in the police force. Which sentence should come 4th in the paragraph?
Correct answer : 3
Q48. Rearrange the following five sentences A, B, C, D & E in the proper sequence so as to form a meaningful paragraph. Then answer the questions given below.
(A). The police, one would expect, will say that the underworld is capable of enlisting new recruits to sustain its sway. (B). The gang warfare, now raging in the city, entitles citizens to ask the police about the claims made, about the power of gangs having been broken. (C). But the recent shooting of an underworld kingpin by a hireling has an unusual twist. (D). Such claims have been made from time to time in the past. (E). For, the 25-year-old hitman, is the son of a retired constable, with two brothers in the police force. Which sentence should come 3rd in the paragraph?
Correct answer : 1
Q49. Rearrange the following five sentences A, B, C, D & E in the proper sequence so as to form a meaningful paragraph. Then answer the questions given below.
(A). The police, one would expect, will say that the underworld is capable of enlisting new recruits to sustain its sway. (B). The gang warfare, now raging in the city, entitles citizens to ask the police about the claims made, about the power of gangs having been broken. (C). But the recent shooting of an underworld kingpin by a hireling has an unusual twist. (D). Such claims have been made from time to time in the past. (E). For, the 25-year-old hitman, is the son of a retired constable, with two brothers in the police force. Which sentence should come 2nd in the paragraph?
Correct answer : 4
Q50. Rearrange the following five sentences A, B, C, D & E in the proper sequence so as to form a meaningful paragraph. Then answer the questions given below.
(A). The police, one would expect, will say that the underworld is capable of enlisting new recruits to sustain its sway.(B). The gang warfare, now raging in the city, entitles citizens to ask the police about the claims made, about the power of gangs having been broken. (C). But the recent shooting of an underworld kingpin by a hireling has an unusual twist. (D). Such claims have been made from time to time in the past. (E). For, the 25-year-old hitman, is the son of a retired constable, with two brothers in the police force. Which sentence should come Ist in the paragraph?