RRB NTPC SAMPLE PAPER - GENERAL ENGLISH - 33

Directions: Which of the phrases (a), (b), (c) and (d) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make the sentence grammatically correct?

1. As a member of the Cabinet, Alyar had the opportunity to observe debates and see which they were resolved.

(a) about they being resolved
(b) that it was resolved
(c) to its resolution
(d) how they were resolved

2. Directly the meeting commenced then the Board called for the Chairman’s resignation.

(a) No sooner had the meeting commenced than
(b) As soon as the meeting commenced when
(c) Hardly did the meeting commence
(d) Soon after the .meeting commences that

3. The Director said that he did not want to see neither of the student who had failed and ordered them to leave.

(a) none of the students
(b) one of the student
(c) each of the student
(d) any of the student

4. He was determined in completing the project despite opposition from the union.

(a) on completing
(b) to complete
(c) for completion
(d) No correction required.

5. In his speech he failed to emphasize the only great reason why Government programmes have not benefited the poor.

(a) greatest reason why
(b) only greatest reason
(c) only greatest reason for
(d) No correction required

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Answer:

1. (d) 2. (a) 3. (d) 4. (b) 5. (d)