Identify the part of the sentence which contains an error.
India and Sri Lanka/ have/ many large number of/ educated workers than Brazil.
Show answerHide answer
Correct answer: (A) many large number of
CIL MT · Topic-wise previous year questions
English Previous Year Questions (page 2)
75 English questions asked in CIL MT previous year papers, each with the correct answer and explanation. Read them free on UTpaper, or attempt the full papers as timed online tests.
- 75 questions
- 4 topics
- Official answer key
- Free
Practise by topic
Choose the correct words to fill in the blanks.
The prize money was shared _________ all the members ______ the football team.
Show answerHide answer
Correct answer: (C) among; of
Choose the word that best replaces the words highlighted in the sentence.
Our teacher has the art of explaining something clearly.
Show answerHide answer
Correct answer: (A) exposition
Choose the word that best replaces the words highlighted in the sentence.
Rahim has the power to see what would or might happen in the future.
Show answerHide answer
Correct answer: (D) foresight
Choose the correct meaning of the expression highlighted in the sentence.
The amended law is a watered down version of the earlier law.
Show answerHide answer
Correct answer: (A) weaker or diluted
Complete the sentence with the appropriate word.
Tarun's father bought him a motorbike but _________ him to ride it safely.
Show answerHide answer
Correct answer: (A) cautioned
Choose the correct spelling from the options given.
Show answerHide answer
Correct answer: (C) accommodate
Choose the correct word(s) to fill in the blank.
Mohan Lal __________ asleep while watching TV last night.
Show answerHide answer
Correct answer: (C) fell
Choose the word that means the opposite of the highlighted word in the sentence.
It is difficult to find any indication of humility in that person.
Show answerHide answer
Correct answer: (B) pride
Choose the word that roughly means the same as the word highlighted in the sentence.
The excavation yielded priceless treasures from the earliest civilization.
Show answerHide answer
Correct answer: (D) valuable
Choose the correct conjunction to complete the sentence.
I want to tell you what happened ________ you will understand it better.
Show answerHide answer
Correct answer: (A) so that
Choose the word that roughly means the same as the word highlighted in the sentence.
Students who prepare for their board exams shouldn't neglect the languages.
Show answerHide answer
Correct answer: (C) ignore
Put the jumbled words in the correct order to form a meaningful sentence.
can / walk / every / take / day / a / if / try / you / should / to / you
Show answerHide answer
Correct answer: (A) If you can, you should try to take a walk every day.
Choose the word that means the opposite of the highlighted word in the sentence.
If you are selected, you must comply with the following conditions.
Show answerHide answer
Correct answer: (D) preceding
Choose the correct structure to complete the sentence.
_________ on his own, they would have been forced to dismiss him from service.
Show answerHide answer
Correct answer: (A) Had he not resigned
Choose the correct spelling from the options given.
Show answerHide answer
Correct answer: (D) inaugurate
Identify the part of the sentence which contains an error.
The coin collector was willing to pay/ a huge sum for the rare coin/ because it was/ one kind.
Show answerHide answer
Correct answer: (D) one kind
Complete the sentence with the appropriate word.
It is claimed that _________ in the telecom industry will bring the charges down for people.
Show answerHide answer
Correct answer: (D) competition
Choose the correct order of sentences to form a meaningful paragraph.
1. Movies depict cruelty and violence as heroic rather than vicious.
2. Every day we read and hear about the crimes committed by younger people.
3. The result is that juvenile crime has become a major problem in our country.
4. In addition, many parents often avoid their responsibilities or are unable to exercise them.
Show answerHide answer
Correct answer: (C) 2, 1, 4, 3
Choose the correct meaning of the expression highlighted in the sentence.
An unknown politician tried to whip up the crowd through his speech.
Show answerHide answer
Correct answer: (B) stir emotionally
Read the passage carefully and answer the question that follows.
The Postmaster, a native of Calcutta, took up his duties in the remote village of Ulapur. He felt very lonely and homesick. At times he wrote verses. Ratan was his only companion. She was an orphan girl. She did odd jobs for him. He talked to Ratan about his mother, brother and sister. That gave him much comfort. Ratan got very much attached to him.
One day the Postmaster fell ill. Ratan nursed him like his mother. Afterwards the Postmaster applied for a transfer. It was rejected. So he resigned his job. Ratan expected him to take her with him. The Postmaster simply laughed at her idea. The laughter haunted her throughout the night.
The Postmaster promised to ask his successor to take care of her. It offended her more. Ratan burst out weeping and said there was no need for that. Before his departure he gave her some money. She refused to accept it. While crossing the river in a boat he felt an impulse to go back and bring the girl. It was too late. Meetings and partings are numberless in human life. He consoled himself with this philosophy. Ratan had no such philosophy to console her. She was wandering about the post office with tears in her eyes, fondly hoping that her Postmaster would return.
Which of the following did NOT give comfort to the postmaster when he felt homesick?
Show answerHide answer
Correct answer: (C) When Ratan asked him to take her with him, he laughed at the idea.
Read the passage carefully and answer the question that follows.
The Postmaster, a native of Calcutta, took up his duties in the remote village of Ulapur. He felt very lonely and homesick. At times he wrote verses. Ratan was his only companion. She was an orphan girl. She did odd jobs for him. He talked to Ratan about his mother, brother and sister. That gave him much comfort. Ratan got very much attached to him.
One day the Postmaster fell ill. Ratan nursed him like his mother. Afterwards the Postmaster applied for a transfer. It was rejected. So he resigned his job. Ratan expected him to take her with him. The Postmaster simply laughed at her idea. The laughter haunted her throughout the night.
The Postmaster promised to ask his successor to take care of her. It offended her more. Ratan burst out weeping and said there was no need for that. Before his departure he gave her some money. She refused to accept it. While crossing the river in a boat he felt an impulse to go back and bring the girl. It was too late. Meetings and partings are numberless in human life. He consoled himself with this philosophy. Ratan had no such philosophy to console her. She was wandering about the post office with tears in her eyes, fondly hoping that her Postmaster would return.
"At times he wrote verses." The phrase "at times" means ________.
Show answerHide answer
Correct answer: (C) sometimes
Read the passage carefully and answer the question that follows.
The Postmaster, a native of Calcutta, took up his duties in the remote village of Ulapur. He felt very lonely and homesick. At times he wrote verses. Ratan was his only companion. She was an orphan girl. She did odd jobs for him. He talked to Ratan about his mother, brother and sister. That gave him much comfort. Ratan got very much attached to him.
One day the Postmaster fell ill. Ratan nursed him like his mother. Afterwards the Postmaster applied for a transfer. It was rejected. So he resigned his job. Ratan expected him to take her with him. The Postmaster simply laughed at her idea. The laughter haunted her throughout the night.
The Postmaster promised to ask his successor to take care of her. It offended her more. Ratan burst out weeping and said there was no need for that. Before his departure he gave her some money. She refused to accept it. While crossing the river in a boat he felt an impulse to go back and bring the girl. It was too late. Meetings and partings are numberless in human life. He consoled himself with this philosophy. Ratan had no such philosophy to console her. She was wandering about the post office with tears in her eyes, fondly hoping that her Postmaster would return.
Choose the most appropriate option. What is the theme (or main idea) of the passage?
Show answerHide answer
Correct answer: (C) Human relationships have no monetary value.
Read the passage carefully and answer the question that follows.
The Postmaster, a native of Calcutta, took up his duties in the remote village of Ulapur. He felt very lonely and homesick. At times he wrote verses. Ratan was his only companion. She was an orphan girl. She did odd jobs for him. He talked to Ratan about his mother, brother and sister. That gave him much comfort. Ratan got very much attached to him.
One day the Postmaster fell ill. Ratan nursed him like his mother. Afterwards the Postmaster applied for a transfer. It was rejected. So he resigned his job. Ratan expected him to take her with him. The Postmaster simply laughed at her idea. The laughter haunted her throughout the night.
The Postmaster promised to ask his successor to take care of her. It offended her more. Ratan burst out weeping and said there was no need for that. Before his departure he gave her some money. She refused to accept it. While crossing the river in a boat he felt an impulse to go back and bring the girl. It was too late. Meetings and partings are numberless in human life. He consoled himself with this philosophy. Ratan had no such philosophy to console her. She was wandering about the post office with tears in her eyes, fondly hoping that her Postmaster would return.
Choose the best option that expresses the tone of the passage.
Show answerHide answer
Correct answer: (A) sentimental
Read the passage carefully and answer the question that follows.
The Postmaster, a native of Calcutta, took up his duties in the remote village of Ulapur. He felt very lonely and homesick. At times he wrote verses. Ratan was his only companion. She was an orphan girl. She did odd jobs for him. He talked to Ratan about his mother, brother and sister. That gave him much comfort. Ratan got very much attached to him.
One day the Postmaster fell ill. Ratan nursed him like his mother. Afterwards the Postmaster applied for a transfer. It was rejected. So he resigned his job. Ratan expected him to take her with him. The Postmaster simply laughed at her idea. The laughter haunted her throughout the night.
The Postmaster promised to ask his successor to take care of her. It offended her more. Ratan burst out weeping and said there was no need for that. Before his departure he gave her some money. She refused to accept it. While crossing the river in a boat he felt an impulse to go back and bring the girl. It was too late. Meetings and partings are numberless in human life. He consoled himself with this philosophy. Ratan had no such philosophy to console her. She was wandering about the post office with tears in her eyes, fondly hoping that her Postmaster would return.
What do you infer about Ratan from the words "She ____ fondly hoping that the Postmaster would return"? Choose the best option, according to the passage.
Show answerHide answer
Correct answer: (B) Ratan was very much attached to the postmaster.
How to use these CIL MT English questions
Every question here was asked in a real CIL MT paper; the paper and shift are shown on the card, and the number opens the question on its own page. Try each one before tapping Show answer, then attempt the full CIL MT papers as timed tests to check your speed under exam conditions.