WBPSC Clerkship High-Level English Question Set 9 (30 Questions)

1. Choose the correct form of the verb:

If I __________ earlier, I would have caught the train.

  • A) Had woken
  • B) Woke
  • C) Wake
  • D) Wake up
    Answer: A

2. Choose the correct passive voice form:

The teacher had taught the lesson before they arrived.

  • A) The lesson had been taught by the teacher before they arrived.
  • B) The lesson has been taught by the teacher before they arrived.
  • C) The lesson was taught by the teacher before they arrived.
  • D) The lesson is taught by the teacher before they arrived.
    Answer: A

3. Choose the correct indirect speech:

She said, “I will finish my homework tomorrow.”

  • A) She said that she will finish her homework tomorrow.
  • B) She said that she would finish her homework tomorrow.
  • C) She says that she will finish her homework tomorrow.
  • D) She said that she has finished her homework tomorrow.
    Answer: B

4. Choose the correct word to fill the blank:

I am really __________ in learning new languages.

  • A) Interested
  • B) Interest
  • C) Interested on
  • D) Interest in
    Answer: A

5. Choose the correct synonym of “ambiguous”:

  • A) Clear
  • B) Vague
  • C) Simple
  • D) Straightforward
    Answer: B

6. Choose the correct preposition for the blank:

She is fond __________ classical music.

  • A) In
  • B) Of
  • C) With
  • D) For
    Answer: B

7. Choose the correct word to complete the sentence:

The children are excited __________ the upcoming holidays.

  • A) For
  • B) With
  • C) To
  • D) About
    Answer: D

8. Choose the correct form of the verb:

They __________ (already leave) when I arrived at the station.

  • A) Have already left
  • B) Had already left
  • C) Will already leave
  • D) Are already leaving
    Answer: B

9. Choose the correct word to fill the blank:

I was __________ at the news of his promotion.

  • A) Surprised
  • B) Surprising
  • C) Surprises
  • D) Surprise
    Answer: A

10. Choose the correct antonym of “scarcity”:

  • A) Abundance
  • B) Shortage
  • C) Deficiency
  • D) Lack
    Answer: A

11. Choose the correct word to complete the sentence:

I will go __________ the store to buy some groceries.

  • A) To
  • B) At
  • C) In
  • D) For
    Answer: A

12. Choose the correct indirect speech:

John said, “I have finished my assignment.”

  • A) John said that he has finished his assignment.
  • B) John said that he had finished his assignment.
  • C) John said that he finished his assignment.
  • D) John says that he finished his assignment.
    Answer: B

13. Choose the correct form of the verb:

The children __________ (play) in the park now.

  • A) Played
  • B) Are playing
  • C) Have played
  • D) Play
    Answer: B

14. Choose the correct word for the blank:

The novel __________ by the author last year.

  • A) Was written
  • B) Is written
  • C) Has been written
  • D) Written
    Answer: A

15. Choose the correct word to complete the sentence:

The teacher gave us __________ homework.

  • A) Many
  • B) Some
  • C) Few
  • D) A lot
    Answer: B

16. Choose the correct synonym of “sophisticated”:

  • A) Simple
  • B) Complex
  • C) Basic
  • D) Casual
    Answer: B

17. Choose the correct word for the blank:

She didn’t __________ the meeting because of a prior commitment.

  • A) Attends
  • B) Attend
  • C) Attending
  • D) To attend
    Answer: B

18. Choose the correct preposition to fill the blank:

I am waiting __________ the bus stop.

  • A) On
  • B) At
  • C) In
  • D) For
    Answer: B

19. Choose the correct error in the sentence:

He don’t know the answer to this question.

  • A) Don’t
  • B) Know
  • C) Answer
  • D) This
    Answer: A
    Explanation: “Don’t” should be “doesn’t” because the subject is singular.

20. Choose the correct synonym of “reluctant”:

  • A) Willing
  • B) Hesitant
  • C) Excited
  • D) Enthusiastic
    Answer: B

21. Choose the correct word to complete the sentence:

She looks __________ today than yesterday.

  • A) Better
  • B) More better
  • C) Good
  • D) Well
    Answer: A

22. Choose the correct form of the verb:

By the time you arrive, I __________ (finish) my work.

  • A) Finish
  • B) Will finish
  • C) Will have finished
  • D) Had finished
    Answer: C

23. Choose the correct indirect speech for the sentence:

He said, “I am planning to travel abroad.”

  • A) He said that he is planning to travel abroad.
  • B) He said that he was planning to travel abroad.
  • C) He said that he plans to travel abroad.
  • D) He says that he is planning to travel abroad.
    Answer: B

24. Choose the correct word for the blank:

She has a great talent __________ singing.

  • A) For
  • B) With
  • C) In
  • D) To
    Answer: A

25. Choose the correct synonym of “imminent”:

  • A) Uncertain
  • B) Expected
  • C) Delayed
  • D) Far-off
    Answer: B

26. Choose the correct form of the verb:

The children __________ playing when I entered the room.

  • A) Were
  • B) Are
  • C) Had
  • D) Will
    Answer: A

27. Choose the correct word for the blank:

I need to discuss something __________ you.

  • A) With
  • B) For
  • C) About
  • D) On
    Answer: A

28. Choose the correct synonym of “proficient”:

  • A) Inefficient
  • B) Skilled
  • C) Unskilled
  • D) Clumsy
    Answer: B

29. Choose the correct error in the sentence:

She had worked hard, so she deserved to win.

  • A) Worked
  • B) Hard
  • C) Deserved
  • D) To
    Answer: D
    Explanation: “To” is unnecessary after “deserved.”

30. Choose the correct sentence:

  • A) She has been studying English since three years.
  • B) She has been studying English for three years.
  • C) She studies English for three years.
  • D) She studied English for three years.
    Answer: B

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