English is a crucial subject in competitive government exams as it is a medium of communication and the language used for many official purposes. Here are some of the key reasons why English is important in competitive government exams:
In addition to these reasons, a good command of English language also helps in developing critical thinking skills, problem-solving skills, and analytical skills. It helps candidates to understand complex ideas and communicate them effectively.
Therefore, it is essential for candidates preparing for competitive government exams to focus on developing their English language skills. They should work on improving their grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and writing skills. Regular practice through mock tests and previous year papers can also help in identifying areas of weakness and improving performance.
Direction: Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
Q. The State Government argued that it could not _______ the increase in the teachers’ salaries as awarded by the court.
Afford = to not be able to do something or let something happen because it would have a bad result for you
Q. Select the incorrectly spelt word.
Comparable = of a similar standard or size; that can be compared with something
Communication = the act of sharing or exchanging information, ideas or feelings
Comparison = an act of comparing; a statement in which people or things are compared
Q.
Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
ESCALATE
Escalate = increase rapidly.
e.g. The demonstrations are escalating into violent protests in all the major cities.
Raise = lift or move to a higher position or level.
Enlarge = make or become larger or more extensive.
Reduce = make smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.
e.g. A low-fat diet can reduce the risk of heart.
Heighten = make or become more intense.
Direction: Choose the most appropriate option to change the voice (active/passive) form of the given sentence.
Q. Do not park your car in front of my house.
The given sentence is in the active form. It is a negative sentence in the present tense.
So, we can convert the given sentence into active voice: Your car should not be parked in front of my house.
Direction: Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order.
Q.
A. That sort of pollution, which is also widespread in other southeast Asian nations, regularly kills wildlife like whales and turtles that ingest the waste.
B. Environmental groups have tagged the Philippines as one of the world’s biggest ocean polluters due to its reliance on single-use plastic.
C. In Thailand also, a whale died last year after swallowing more than 80 plastic bags.
D. In the latest case, a whale with 40 kilos of plastic trash in its stomach died on Saturday ¡n southern Philippines where it was stranded a day earlier.
the correct sequence is BADC.