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

No excuse
Weak excuse
Explanation
Strong 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.

Bullet proof
Smell a rat
Point blank
Milksop

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 soothing environment
A peaceful place

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
Came up with
Swept off
Draw on

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.

misuse
mistreatment
corruption
implementation

Question 7:

Select the most appropriate synonym of the highlighted word.

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

contributes
validates
attributes
amputates

Question 8:

Select the most appropriate synonym of the highlighted word.

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

virtual
illusion
fission
reflexes

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.