Correct Usage of Words TNPSC Group 2 2A Questions

General English - Unit II: Vocabulary (15 Q)

Correct Usage of Words MCQ Questions


1.
Pick out the sentence with correct word usage.
A.
He adapted the gift with gratitude.
B.
He adopted quickly to new situations.
C.
He adapted quickly to new situations.
D.
He adapted the orphan child.
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ANSWER :
C. He adapted quickly to new situations.
2.
Choose the correctly worded sentence.
A.
The principle of the school was strict.
B.
The principal of the school was strict.
C.
The principal of the matter was ignored.
D.
He acted on moral principle.
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ANSWER :
B. The principal of the school was strict.
3.
Choose the correct sentence based on proper word usage.
A.
She was effected by the news.
B.
The medicine had a positive affect.
C.
Her smile effected everyone.
D.
The new policy will affect many people.
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ANSWER :
D. The new policy will affect many people.
4.
Pick the correctly worded statement.
A.
The children enjoyed the whether.
B.
The whether is nice today.
C.
The weather is cold and windy.
D.
The whether report was not accurate.
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ANSWER :
C. The weather is cold and windy.
5.
Choose the correct usage of the word "accept".
A.
Please except my apology.
B.
Please accept my apology.
C.
Accept the terms or go.
D.
He refused to except the proposal.
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ANSWER :
B. Please accept my apology.
6.
Select the sentence that uses the word "stationary" correctly.
A.
The train was stationary at the platform.
B.
She bought stationary from the store.
C.
His ideas were stationary and inspiring.
D.
They sell stationary at the café.
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ANSWER :
A. The train was stationary at the platform.