CPO Mini Mock English (05 June 2024)

Question 1:

Direction :- Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

She has inherited her fondness_________ tennis from her parents.

• by

• at

• for

• to

Question 2:

Select the most appropriate synonym of the highlighted word.

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

• virtual

• illusion

• reflexes

• fission

Question 3:

Direction :- Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Rajib is not only an extremely reputed conoisseur of art but also a successful entrepreneur.

• reputed

• successful

• conoisseur

• entrepreneur

Question 4:

Direction :- Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

She has inherited her fondness_________ tennis from her parents.

• to

• for

• at

• by

Question 5:

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 6:

Direction :- In the following passage some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

A broad definition of wetlands (1)­­­________ ecosystems such as lakes and rivers, underground aquifers, swamps, coral reefs, and many others; but also, human-made artificial sites (2)___________. fishponds or reservoirs. Though they cover only around 6 per cent of the Earth's land surface, 40 per cent of all plant and animal species live or breed in them. Wetlands are also vital for human wellbeing and security. More than a billion people across the world depend on them for their livelihoods, about one in eight people on Earth. According to the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), these ecosystems are also the unsung heroes of the climate crisis. In fact, they (3) _______more carbon than any other ecosystem, with peatlands alone storing twice (4) _________ all the world's forests. And inland wetland ecosystems absorb excess water and help prevent floods and drought, something critical to help communities adapt to a changing climate. In the words of Leticia Carvalho, Principal Coordinator for Marine and Freshwater at UNEP, healthy wetlands 'punch above their weight in terms of benefits'. The theme for the very first World Day is "Wetlands Action for People and Nature". It serves as an urgent call to act and to invest financial, human, and political capital, to save the world's wetlands from disappearing altogether and to restore those areas already lost. Wetlands are disappearing three times (5) _____________ forests and are Earth's most threatened ecosystem. In just 50 years - since 1970 - 35 per cent of the world's wetlands have evaporated.

3.

• store

• stored

• have

• has

Question 7:

Direction :- Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

A young person trending to commit crime, particularly minor crime.

• delinquent

• derelict

• criminal

• convict

Question 8:

Select the most appropriate synonym of the highlighted word.

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

• contributes

• attributes

• amputates

• validates

Question 9:

Direction :- Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

A nature reserve for birds or animals.

• oasis

• retreat

• sanctuary

• asylum

Question 10:

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

Reprieve

• Torrential

• Cease

• Turn out

• Continuation