CPO Mini Mock English (05 June 2024)

Question 1:

Direction: - Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions

Ms.Tina could finish the assignment by Friday - at a push, Wednesday.

try very hard to do something, usually something nice
probably possible, but it will be difficult
using whatever methods are necessary
make more of an effort

Question 2:

Direction: - Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions

A lame excuse

Explanation
Strong excuse
No excuse
Weak excuse

Question 3:

Direction: - Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions

The dacoit was shot from up close by the police officer.

Milksop
Smell a rat
Bullet proof
Point blank

Question 4:

Direction: - Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions

The accident site had become a bear garden by afternoon.

A soothing environment
A peaceful place
A place of noise and disturbance
Unclean and dirty

Question 5:

Direction: - Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions

She brought new ideas for the innovative promotion of the product.

Carry off
Swept off
Draw on
Came up with

Question 6:

Direction :- Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline .

Their vision was very clear: if Indians were to play a meaningful role in the community of nations, they must be second to none in the application of advanced technologies to their real-life problems.

mistreatment
misuse
implementation
corruption

Question 7:

Select the most appropriate synonym of the highlighted word.

He imputes his ability to play great football to an inspirational coach.

attributes
validates
amputates
contributes

Question 8:

Select the most appropriate synonym of the highlighted word.

The curving rod offers the __________ (mirage) of a larger and spacious bathtub.

reflexes
virtual
illusion
fission

Question 9:

Select the most appropriate synonym of the highlighted word.

Dr. Brahm Prakash advised me to take care of the performance degraders and cautioned me against seeking optimal performance from the participating work centres.