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UPSC CDS II English Practice Test

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UPSC CDS II English Practice Test

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As part of the preparation strategies aspirants solve the several practice sets and Mock tests available in the market. Solving UPSC CDS II English Practice Test is another preparation strategy that would assist the candidates in being able to analyze the type of expected questions in the actual exam. SPLessons has made a sincere effort to provide a list of UPSC CDS II English Practice Test for the aspirants of UPSC CDS II.

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UPSC CDS II English Practice Test - Written Examination:
Subject Duration Maximum Marks
English

2 Hours

100
General Knowledge
Elementary Mathematics

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Directions(1-5): Pick the right meanings of the following idioms and phrases 1. At the drop of the hat:
    A. As soon as it was spoken B. Done easily, without any preparation C. Done in an instant D. After something is done

Answer: Option B
2. Keep at bay:
    A. Keep at a distance B. Keep at the sea-shore C. Keep in mind D. Keep thinking about something

Answer: Option A
3. A man of straw:
    A. A man with no means B. A generous man C. A man of character D. A man of no substance

Answer: Option D
4. Give cold shoulder:
    A. Shiver B. Cold meat C. To ignore D. To support

Answer: Option C
5. Hold one's horse:
    A. Keep one's expectations B. Keep one's gift C. Have patience D. High on energy

Answer: Option C
Directions(1-5): Fill in the Blanks 1. Ocean currents play a _______role in setting long-term climate_________.
    A. vital … date B. important … variations C. major … patterns D. unusual … changes

Answer: Option C
2. I promise to ________ you in all circumstances
    A. stand up to B. stand with C. stand off D. stand by

Answer: Option B
3. It’s difficult ______ reconcile such different points of view
    A. with B. to C. in D. on

Answer: Option B
4. The speaker did not properly space out his speech, but went on _______ one point only.
    A. stressing B. avoiding C. devoting D. decrying

Answer: Option A
5. In the test, we will _________ your work and then give you detailed feedback.
    A. assess B. judge C. measure D. check

Answer: Option A
Directions(1-5): Synonyms 1. EXEMPT
    A. Duty B. Provide C. Relieve D. Forgive

Answer: Option C
2. SUFFICE
    A. Endure B. Adequate C. Annex D. Eat up

Answer: Option D
3. GADFLY
    A. Horror B. Nuisance C. Gain D. Blessing

Answer: Option D
PHENOMENAL
    A. Incidental B. Eventful C. Natural D. Extraordinary

Answer: Option C
5. CIRCUMSPECT
    A. Violence B. Careful C. Hatred D. Displeasing

Answer: Option D
Directions(1-5): Antonyms (In the following questions choose the word which is the exact OPPOSITE of the given words.) 1. CONCEDE
    A. Object B. Refuse C. Grant D. Accede

Answer: Option B 2. VIOLENT
    A. Humble B. Harmless C. Gentle D. Tame

Answer: Option C 3. VIRTUOUS
    A. Wicked B. Corrupt C. Vicious D. Scandalous

Answer: Option A 4. GAIN
    A. Loose B. Fall C. Lost D. Lose

Answer: Option D 5. PRELIMINARY
    A. Final B. First C. Secondary D. Initial

Answer: Option A
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