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.

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

Question 2:

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

A lame excuse

Strong excuse
Explanation
Weak excuse
No 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.

Point blank
Bullet proof
Milksop
Smell a rat

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.

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

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.

Swept off
Draw on
Carry off
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
corruption
implementation
misuse

Question 7:

Select the most appropriate synonym of the highlighted word.

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

validates
attributes
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.

illusion
reflexes
virtual
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.