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English Synonyms CSS Past Papers Questions 2017 Q. 5. (a) Choose the ANALOGY of words written in capital letters. Attempt any FIVE. (5) (i) LION: ROAR (a) Snake: Slither (b) Goat: Bleat (c ) Lizard : Crawl (d) Elephant : Tusk (ii) SHADOW : LIGHT (a) Flood : Rain (b) Image : Object (c )…
Sentence Correction 2019 Q. 4. Correct only FIVE of the following:(10) (i) He enjoyed during the holidays. (ii) None of the boys had learnt their lesson. (iii) He is abusing the money of his father. (iv) I regret at the delay. (v) I could not help but laugh. (vi) I always have and always shall…
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Preposition 2019 Q. 5. (b) Rewrite the following sentences (ONLY FIVE) after filling in the blanks with appropriate prepositions. (5) (i) What time do we arrive —- our destination? (ii) We are flying —- some rough weather; please fasten your seat belts. (iii) It is warming up; —- noon we should be able to go…
English Idioms – CSS Past Papers 2020 Q. 6. Use ONLY FIVE of the following in sentences which illustrate their meanings. (10) (i) To break the ice (ii) Nip in the bud (iii) See eye to eye with (iv) For good (v) Tamper with (vi) The small hours (vii) Keep up appearances (viii) Prima facie…
English Antonyms CSS Past Papers Questions 2024 (b) Choose the word that is nearly most opposite in meaning to the capitalized words. 11 ESOTERIC: (A) Obvious (B) Understood by few (C) Extraneous (D) Common 12 SQUALID: (A) Dirty (B) Wretched (C) Lavish (D) Clean 13 TACITURN: (A) Loquacious (B) Voluble (C) Reticent (D) Silent 14…
English Direct Indirect – CSS Past Papers 2018 Q. 5. (b) Rewrite the following dialogue, written in direct speech, in a paragraph form. (5) Jack: Hello. Swarup!. Swatting away as usual. Come out man; shut up your old books, and come and have a game of tennis. Swarup: I am sorry I cannot do that,…
2003 Q4. Change the voice of the verb in the following sentences:(10) (1) The assassins shot the leader in broad daylight. (2) The President inaugurated the Motorway recently. (3) Will you negotiate the matter with the opposition? (4) Why should I be suspected by you? (5) The establishment is pleased with your performance. (6) The…
English Short Essay – CSS Past Papers 2015 Q. 4. Write a comprehensive note (250 – 300 words) on any ONE of the following topics:(20) (i) Education should be for life, not for livelihood (ii) The art of being tactful (iii) Human nature is seen at its best adversity (iv) Spare the rod and spoil…
English Pair of Words – CSS Past Papers 2024 Q. 6. Use only FIVE pairs of words in sentences clearly illustrating their meanings. (10) (i) Creak, Creek (ii) Palate, Palette (iii) Elicit, Illicit (iv) Peal, Peel (v) Taut, Taught (vi) Faint, Feint (vii) Rheum, Room (viii) Wreak, Reek 2023 Q. 6. Use only FIVE pairs…
A comma is a smaller break or a soft pause or a punctuation mark that separates words, clauses, or ideas within a sentence. Commas and periods are the most frequently used punctuation marks. Proper comma usage is very important for writing correct English. Following are the common rules for the usage of comma along with…
English is an Aryan Language and has its roots in many old Aryan languages especially German, Green and Latin. Most of the English words are a combination of basic words and additional prefixes and suffixes. These roots are the basis of new words and help understand the complex words. For a deeper understanding of the…
Synonyms A synonym is a word which has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word or a phrase. ‘Syn’ means the same and ‘Nym’ means the name, so it is a word with similar meaning. Synonyms or similar words do not mean that they are exactly the same words in meaning and…