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Q301BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10
Directions (Q. Nos. 131 to 135) : Choose the correct alternative. The correctly spelt word in the following is
  1. Anarsissistic
  2. Bnarcisistic
  3. Cnarcissistic
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (C) narcissistic

Explanation

The correct spelling is 'narcissistic'.

Q302BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10
Directions (Q. Nos. 131 to 135) : Choose the correct alternative. The correctly spelt word in the following is
  1. Avacum
  2. Bvaccum
  3. Cvacuum
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (C) vacuum

Explanation

The correct spelling is 'vacuum'.

Q303BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10
Directions (Q. Nos. 131 to 135) : Choose the correct alternative. The correctly spelt word in the following is
  1. Aacommodate
  2. Baccommodate
  3. Caccomodate
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (B) accommodate

Explanation

The correct spelling is 'accommodate' (double c, double m).

Q304BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10
Directions (Q. Nos. 131 to 135) : Choose the correct alternative. The correctly spelt word in the following is
  1. Aembaras
  2. Bembarrass
  3. Cembarass
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (B) embarrass

Explanation

The correct spelling is 'embarrass' (double r, double s).

Q305BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10
Directions (Q. Nos. 136 to 140) : Choose the most appropriate meaning of the underlined phrase. He won the game by the skin of his teeth. (underlined phrase: skin of his teeth)
  1. AConfidence
  2. BSheer effort
  3. CJust barely
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (C) Just barely

Explanation

'By the skin of one's teeth' means just barely, by a very narrow margin.

Q306BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10
Directions (Q. Nos. 136 to 140) : Choose the most appropriate meaning of the underlined phrase. The villagers were left to scrape the barrel. (underlined phrase: left to scrape the barrel)
  1. AUse all the ways to achieve the desired result
  2. BTo be forced to use one’s last resource
  3. CFight with each other
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (B) To be forced to use one’s last resource

Explanation

'To scrape the barrel' means to be forced to use the last and poorest resources left.

Q307BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10
Directions (Q. Nos. 136 to 140) : Choose the most appropriate meaning of the underlined phrase. He was trying to grab his forty winks. (underlined phrase: forty winks)
  1. AWorthless object
  2. BHidden treasure
  3. CWinking man
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (E) None of the above

Explanation

'Forty winks' means a short nap, which is not among the options, so (E).

Q308BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10
Directions (Q. Nos. 136 to 140) : Choose the most appropriate meaning of the underlined phrase. He was a proverbial man of straw. (underlined phrase: man of straw)
  1. AA man with no means
  2. BA man of character
  3. CA man of no substance
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (C) A man of no substance

Explanation

A 'man of straw' is a person of no substance or worth.

Q309BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10
Directions (Q. Nos. 136 to 140) : Choose the most appropriate meaning of the underlined phrase. You have stirred a hornet’s nest. (underlined phrase: hornet’s nest)
  1. ABees’ house
  2. BDangerous place
  3. CBirds’ resting place
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (E) None of the above

Explanation

'To stir a hornet's nest' means to cause a lot of trouble or angry reaction; none of the options says this, so (E).

Q310BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10
Directions (Q. Nos. 141 to 145) : Choose the correct option for the change of voice of the following sentences. Our task had been completed before sunset.
  1. AWe have completed our task before sunset.
  2. BWe complete our task before sunset.
  3. CWe had completed our task before sunset.
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (C) We had completed our task before sunset.

Explanation

Changing to active voice, 'had been completed' becomes 'had completed', giving option (C).

Q311BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10
Directions (Q. Nos. 141 to 145) : Choose the correct option for the change of voice of the following sentences. The boy laughed at the beggar.
  1. AThe beggar was laughed by the boy.
  2. BThe beggar was being laughed at by the boy.
  3. CThe beggar was laughed at by the boy.
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (C) The beggar was laughed at by the boy.

Explanation

The passive of 'laughed at the beggar' keeps the preposition: 'The beggar was laughed at by the boy'.

Q312BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10
Directions (Q. Nos. 141 to 145) : Choose the correct option for the change of voice of the following sentences. They drew a square in the evening.
  1. AA square was being drawn by them in the evening.
  2. BA square was drawn by them in the evening.
  3. CIn the evening a square have been drawn by them.
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (B) A square was drawn by them in the evening.

Explanation

Simple past active becomes simple past passive: 'A square was drawn by them in the evening'.

Q313BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10
Directions (Q. Nos. 141 to 145) : Choose the correct option for the change of voice of the following sentences. The shopkeeper lowered the prices.
  1. AThe prices lowered by the shopkeeper.
  2. BThe prices were lowered by the shopkeeper.
  3. CThe shopkeeper down went the prices.
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (B) The prices were lowered by the shopkeeper.

Explanation

Simple past active 'lowered the prices' becomes 'The prices were lowered by the shopkeeper'.

Q314BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10
Directions (Q. Nos. 141 to 145) : Choose the correct option for the change of voice of the following sentences. A lion may be helped by a little mouse.
  1. AA little mouse may even help a lion.
  2. BEven a little mouse may help a lion.
  3. CA little mouse can help a lion.
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (E) None of the above

Explanation

The active form is 'A little mouse may help a lion'; the given options add 'even' or change 'may' to 'can', so none is exact: (E).

Q315BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10
Directions (Q. Nos. 146 to 150) : Choose the correct alternative to fill in the blanks. Every student _____ to bring a signed form from his parents.
  1. Ahave
  2. Bis
  3. Chas
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (C) has

Explanation

'Every student' is singular, so the verb is 'has'.

Q316BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10
Directions (Q. Nos. 146 to 150) : Choose the correct alternative to fill in the blanks. Fifty miles _____ a long distance.
  1. Aare
  2. Bis
  3. Cbe
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (B) is

Explanation

A distance such as 'fifty miles' is treated as a singular unit, so 'is' is correct.

Q317BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10
Directions (Q. Nos. 146 to 150) : Choose the correct alternative to fill in the blanks. Everyone in the family _____ been questioned about the theft.
  1. Ahas
  2. Bhave
  3. Care
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (A) has

Explanation

'Everyone' is singular, so 'has been questioned' is correct.

Q318BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10
Directions (Q. Nos. 146 to 150) : Choose the correct alternative to fill in the blanks. Unless she ______ the work completely, she will not be _____ to leave.
  1. Afinishes; allowed
  2. Bfinish; allow
  3. Cwill finish; allowing
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (A) finishes; allowed

Explanation

'Unless she finishes the work completely, she will not be allowed to leave': present simple after 'unless' and the passive participle 'allowed'.

Q319BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10
Directions (Q. Nos. 146 to 150) : Choose the correct alternative to fill in the blanks. There was much to _____ since not much had been _____.
  1. Adone; do
  2. Bdo; done
  3. Cdoing; do
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (B) do; done

Explanation

'There was much to do since not much had been done' uses the infinitive 'do' and the past participle 'done'.

Q320BPSC TRE 1.0 (2023) Language Paper-1 Class 1-5 (2nd Sitting)
Directions (Q. Nos. 1 to 5): Fill in the blanks with a/an/the. The doctors and nurses are attending to _____ injured people.
  1. Aa
  2. Ban
  3. Cthe
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (C) the

Explanation

The injured people are a specific, already-known group, so the definite article 'the' is used.

Q321BPSC TRE 1.0 (2023) Language Paper-1 Class 1-5 (2nd Sitting)
Directions (Q. Nos. 1 to 5): Fill in the blanks with a/an/the. _____ engineers of ISRO have done a tremendous task.
  1. AA
  2. BAn
  3. CThe
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (C) The

Explanation

'Engineers of ISRO' names a specific group, so 'the' is needed.

Q322BPSC TRE 1.0 (2023) Language Paper-1 Class 1-5 (2nd Sitting)
Directions (Q. Nos. 1 to 5): Fill in the blanks with a/an/the. The child is crying. Please buy _____ ice cream for him.
  1. Aa
  2. Ban
  3. Cthe
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (B) an

Explanation

'Ice cream' begins with a vowel sound, and it is mentioned for the first time, so 'an' is correct.

Q323BPSC TRE 1.0 (2023) Language Paper-1 Class 1-5 (2nd Sitting)
Directions (Q. Nos. 1 to 5): Fill in the blanks with a/an/the. He told us that he would be back in _____ hour.
  1. Aa
  2. Ban
  3. Cthe
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (B) an

Explanation

'Hour' begins with a vowel sound (the h is silent), so 'an hour' is correct.

Q324BPSC TRE 1.0 (2023) Language Paper-1 Class 1-5 (2nd Sitting)
Directions (Q. Nos. 1 to 5): Fill in the blanks with a/an/the. _____ Indians are very good in Maths.
  1. AA
  2. BAn
  3. CThe
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (E) None of the above

Explanation

'Indians' is a plural noun used in a general sense, so no article is needed; none of the options fits.

Q325BPSC TRE 1.0 (2023) Language Paper-1 Class 1-5 (2nd Sitting)
Directions (Q. Nos. 6 to 10): Choose the correct alternative for each of the following. Which of the following is not a planet?
  1. AMercury
  2. BPluto
  3. CMoon
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (C) Moon

Explanation

Mercury and Pluto are (or were) planets, but the Moon is a satellite of the Earth and not a planet.

Q326BPSC TRE 1.0 (2023) Language Paper-1 Class 1-5 (2nd Sitting)
Directions (Q. Nos. 6 to 10): Choose the correct alternative for each of the following. Which of the following is not found in a kitchen?
  1. ACommode
  2. BStove
  3. CUtensil
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (A) Commode

Explanation

A commode is a toilet fixture, whereas stove and utensils are found in a kitchen.

Q327BPSC TRE 1.0 (2023) Language Paper-1 Class 1-5 (2nd Sitting)
Directions (Q. Nos. 6 to 10): Choose the correct alternative for each of the following. Which of the following is not found in an electric shop?
  1. ATube light
  2. BTube
  3. CMotor
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (B) Tube

Explanation

A tube light and a motor are sold in an electric shop, while a plain 'tube' is not specifically an electrical item.

Q328BPSC TRE 1.0 (2023) Language Paper-1 Class 1-5 (2nd Sitting)
Directions (Q. Nos. 6 to 10): Choose the correct alternative for each of the following. Which among the following is not a vegetable?
  1. ATomato
  2. BDragon fruit
  3. CStrawberry
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (D) More than one of the above

Explanation

Tomato is commonly used as a vegetable, but dragon fruit and strawberry are fruits, so more than one option is correct.

Q329BPSC TRE 1.0 (2023) Language Paper-1 Class 1-5 (2nd Sitting)
Directions (Q. Nos. 6 to 10): Choose the correct alternative for each of the following. Which one is not found in an office?
  1. AWatercooler
  2. BChairs and tables
  3. CFiles and computers
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (E) None of the above

Explanation

Watercooler, chairs and tables, and files and computers are all found in an office, so none of the options is correct.

Q330BPSC TRE 1.0 (2023) Language Paper-1 Class 1-5 (2nd Sitting)
Directions (Q. Nos. 11 to 15): Complete the sentences given below using the correct alternatives. Spring comes after
  1. ASummer
  2. BRain
  3. CWinter
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (C) Winter

Explanation

The seasons run winter, then spring, then summer, so spring comes after winter.

Q331BPSC TRE 1.0 (2023) Language Paper-1 Class 1-5 (2nd Sitting)
Directions (Q. Nos. 11 to 15): Complete the sentences given below using the correct alternatives. If Monday is the first day of the week, which is the fourth day?
  1. AWednesday
  2. BTuesday
  3. CThursday
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (C) Thursday

Explanation

Monday is the first day, so Tuesday is second, Wednesday third and Thursday fourth.

Q332BPSC TRE 1.0 (2023) Language Paper-1 Class 1-5 (2nd Sitting)
Directions (Q. Nos. 11 to 15): Complete the sentences given below using the correct alternatives. If today is Sunday, then the day before yesterday was
  1. ASaturday
  2. BMonday
  3. CFriday
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (C) Friday

Explanation

The day before yesterday from Sunday is two days back, which is Friday.

Q333BPSC TRE 1.0 (2023) Language Paper-1 Class 1-5 (2nd Sitting)
Directions (Q. Nos. 11 to 15): Complete the sentences given below using the correct alternatives. July comes before the month of
  1. AMay
  2. BJune
  3. CAugust
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (C) August

Explanation

July comes before August; May and June come before July.

Q334BPSC TRE 1.0 (2023) Language Paper-1 Class 1-5 (2nd Sitting)
Directions (Q. Nos. 11 to 15): Complete the sentences given below using the correct alternatives. Look at the _____ in the sky.
  1. Arocks
  2. Brose
  3. Cbirds
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (C) birds

Explanation

Birds are seen flying in the sky, so 'birds' completes the sentence.

Q335BPSC TRE 1.0 (2023) Language Paper-1 Class 1-5 (2nd Sitting)
Directions (Q. Nos. 16 to 20): Choose the correct alternative for each of the following. Brother's wife is
  1. Asister
  2. Bsister-in-law
  3. Cbrother
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (B) sister-in-law

Explanation

The wife of one's brother is called a sister-in-law.

Q336BPSC TRE 1.0 (2023) Language Paper-1 Class 1-5 (2nd Sitting)
Directions (Q. Nos. 16 to 20): Choose the correct alternative for each of the following. Uncle's daughter is
  1. Asibling
  2. Bniece
  3. Ccousin
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (C) cousin

Explanation

The daughter of one's uncle is one's cousin.

Q337BPSC TRE 1.0 (2023) Language Paper-1 Class 1-5 (2nd Sitting)
Directions (Q. Nos. 16 to 20): Choose the correct alternative for each of the following. Wife's sister is
  1. Asister-in-law
  2. Bbrother-in-law
  3. Cmother-in-law
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (A) sister-in-law

Explanation

The sister of one's wife is a sister-in-law.

Q338BPSC TRE 1.0 (2023) Language Paper-1 Class 1-5 (2nd Sitting)
Directions (Q. Nos. 16 to 20): Choose the correct alternative for each of the following. Sister's son is
  1. Anephew
  2. Bniece
  3. Ccousin
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (A) nephew

Explanation

The son of one's sister is one's nephew.

Q339BPSC TRE 1.0 (2023) Language Paper-1 Class 1-5 (2nd Sitting)
Directions (Q. Nos. 16 to 20): Choose the correct alternative for each of the following. Sister's husband is
  1. Abrother-in-law
  2. Bsister-in-law
  3. Ccousin
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (A) brother-in-law

Explanation

The husband of one's sister is a brother-in-law.

Q340BPSC TRE 1.0 (2023) Language Paper-1 Class 1-5 (2nd Sitting)
Directions (Q. Nos. 21 to 25): Read the passage given below and choose the correct alternative for each of the following. There was a dog and he was very hungry. He searched for food everywhere and at last he found a bone. He started going home after picking the bone with his mouth. There was a bridge on the way to his home. When he started crossing it, he saw his reflection in water. The dog thought that there was another dog with a bone in water. He wanted to get that other bone too. So the dog started barking at his own reflection. His bone fell in water as soon as he opened his mouth. The greedy dog lost his bone. What did the dog start crossing?
  1. ARoad
  2. BBridge
  3. CWater
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (B) Bridge

Explanation

The passage says that when the dog started crossing the bridge he saw his reflection.

Q341BPSC TRE 1.0 (2023) Language Paper-1 Class 1-5 (2nd Sitting)
Directions (Q. Nos. 21 to 25): Read the passage given below and choose the correct alternative for each of the following. There was a dog and he was very hungry. He searched for food everywhere and at last he found a bone. He started going home after picking the bone with his mouth. There was a bridge on the way to his home. When he started crossing it, he saw his reflection in water. The dog thought that there was another dog with a bone in water. He wanted to get that other bone too. So the dog started barking at his own reflection. His bone fell in water as soon as he opened his mouth. The greedy dog lost his bone. What did the hungry dog find?
  1. AWater
  2. BFood
  3. CBone
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (C) Bone

Explanation

The passage says the hungry dog searched for food and at last found a bone.

Q342BPSC TRE 1.0 (2023) Language Paper-1 Class 1-5 (2nd Sitting)
Directions (Q. Nos. 21 to 25): Read the passage given below and choose the correct alternative for each of the following. There was a dog and he was very hungry. He searched for food everywhere and at last he found a bone. He started going home after picking the bone with his mouth. There was a bridge on the way to his home. When he started crossing it, he saw his reflection in water. The dog thought that there was another dog with a bone in water. He wanted to get that other bone too. So the dog started barking at his own reflection. His bone fell in water as soon as he opened his mouth. The greedy dog lost his bone. The dog barked and the bone fell down from his
  1. Alegs
  2. Bbody
  3. Cmouth
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (C) mouth

Explanation

The bone fell into the water as soon as the dog opened his mouth, so it fell from his mouth.

Q343BPSC TRE 1.0 (2023) Language Paper-1 Class 1-5 (2nd Sitting)
Directions (Q. Nos. 21 to 25): Read the passage given below and choose the correct alternative for each of the following. There was a dog and he was very hungry. He searched for food everywhere and at last he found a bone. He started going home after picking the bone with his mouth. There was a bridge on the way to his home. When he started crossing it, he saw his reflection in water. The dog thought that there was another dog with a bone in water. He wanted to get that other bone too. So the dog started barking at his own reflection. His bone fell in water as soon as he opened his mouth. The greedy dog lost his bone. What did the dog want from the other dog he saw in water?
  1. ABone
  2. BBridge
  3. CFood
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (A) Bone

Explanation

The dog saw another dog with a bone in the water and wanted that other bone.

Q344BPSC TRE 1.0 (2023) Language Paper-1 Class 1-5 (2nd Sitting)
Directions (Q. Nos. 21 to 25): Read the passage given below and choose the correct alternative for each of the following. There was a dog and he was very hungry. He searched for food everywhere and at last he found a bone. He started going home after picking the bone with his mouth. There was a bridge on the way to his home. When he started crossing it, he saw his reflection in water. The dog thought that there was another dog with a bone in water. He wanted to get that other bone too. So the dog started barking at his own reflection. His bone fell in water as soon as he opened his mouth. The greedy dog lost his bone. The moral of the story is
  1. ADon't open your mouth
  2. BDon't bark at another dog
  3. CDon't be greedy
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (C) Don't be greedy

Explanation

The dog lost his bone because of greed, so the moral is 'Don't be greedy'.

Q345BPSC TRE 1.0 (2023) Language Paper-1 Class 1-5 (1st Sitting)
Directions (Q. Nos. 1 to 5) : Fill in the blanks with a/an/the. Your brother is appointed as _____ SDO.
  1. Aa
  2. Ban
  3. Cthe
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (B) an

Explanation

SDO is pronounced "ess-dee-oh", so it begins with a vowel sound and takes "an".

Q346BPSC TRE 1.0 (2023) Language Paper-1 Class 1-5 (1st Sitting)
Directions (Q. Nos. 1 to 5) : Fill in the blanks with a/an/the. If I can't move this desk, will you give it _____ push?
  1. Aa
  2. Ban
  3. Cthe
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (A) a

Explanation

"Push" is a singular countable noun beginning with a consonant sound, so "a push" is correct.

Q347BPSC TRE 1.0 (2023) Language Paper-1 Class 1-5 (1st Sitting)
Directions (Q. Nos. 1 to 5) : Fill in the blanks with a/an/the. Bring _____ book I gave you yesterday.
  1. Athe
  2. Ban
  3. Ca
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (A) the

Explanation

A particular book is meant (the one already given), so the definite article "the" is used.

Q348BPSC TRE 1.0 (2023) Language Paper-1 Class 1-5 (1st Sitting)
Directions (Q. Nos. 1 to 5) : Fill in the blanks with a/an/the. Anand went to the doctor because he had _____ ear infection.
  1. Aa
  2. Ban
  3. Cthe
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (B) an

Explanation

"Ear" begins with a vowel sound and no particular infection is referred to, so "an" is used.

Q349BPSC TRE 1.0 (2023) Language Paper-1 Class 1-5 (1st Sitting)
Directions (Q. Nos. 1 to 5) : Fill in the blanks with a/an/the. He is pursuing MA from _____ University.
  1. Aa
  2. Ban
  3. Cthe
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (A) a

Explanation

"University" begins with the consonant sound /yu/, so the article "a" is used.

Q350BPSC TRE 1.0 (2023) Language Paper-1 Class 1-5 (1st Sitting)
Directions (Q. Nos. 6 to 10) : Choose the correct alternative for each of the following. Which is not a part of a plant?
  1. ALeaves
  2. BBranches
  3. CBirds and animals
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (C) Birds and animals

Explanation

Leaves and branches are parts of a plant, while birds and animals are not.

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