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Exam: RRB NTPC Subject: General English Topic: Vocabulary

Total Questions: 20

Q1. Which word game requires players to connect adjacent letters to form words?

Crossword Hangman Boggle Word Search
Q2. Identify the word from the '-in' word family.

pin pan pen pig
Q3. The term 'panic' is derived from the name of a Greek god associated with sudden, unreasoning fear. Who is this god?

Zeus Apollo Pan Ares
Q4. What does the Latin phrase 'bona fide' mean?

In bad faith. In good faith; genuine. Without purpose. By accident.
Q5. A question that asks candidates to identify the word that *does not* belong in a given set tests their ability to recognize:

Synonyms Antonyms Semantic relationships Grammatical categories
Q6. Choose the synonym for 'happy'.

Sad Miserable Joyful Unhappy
Q7. Which tool assesses understanding of words through their usage in sentences?

Vocabulary flashcards Word association Contextual understanding tests Rhyming dictionaries
Q8. The 'Audiolingual Method' emphasizes vocabulary acquisition through:

Reading texts Pattern drills and repetition Grammar explanation Translation exercises
Q9. What is the main advantage of using standardized vocabulary tests?

They are highly personalized They provide norms for comparison They are always free of bias They focus exclusively on spoken language
Q10. The word 'mercenary' comes from the Latin 'merces', meaning 'wages'. What does this etymology imply about the primary motivation of a mercenary?

Patriotism. Ideological conviction. Financial gain. Personal glory.
Q11. The French term 'cul-de-sac' denotes:

A vibrant marketplace. A street with no outlet; a dead end. A formal agreement. A prestigious award.
Q12. The politician's speech was filled with **bombastic** rhetoric, designed to impress rather than inform.

simple concise pompous accurate
Q13. Which word is most closely associated with 'Doctor'?

Book Hospital Chair Car
Q14. When dealing with words that have multiple meanings, particularly in RRB NTPC Reading Comprehension, the most effective strategy is to:

Always assume the most common meaning. Guess based on the first letter of the word. Analyze the grammatical role and semantic context within the sentence to determine the intended meaning. Skip the word and hope for the best.
Q15. Choose the word that best completes the sentence: The politician's ________ speech was filled with empty promises and vague assertions.

Laconic Garrulous Eloquent Profound
Q16. The cluster 'Eyes, Nose, Mouth' refers to:

Animal Body Parts Human Facial Features Clothing Items Household Appliances
Q17. The ability to infer the meaning of an unfamiliar word by analyzing its surrounding words and sentences is known as:

Deductive Reasoning Inductive Learning Contextual Clues Semantic Mapping
Q18. Which root word from Greek means 'light'?

theo geo photo aqua
Q19. Identify the root that means 'send':

mit fer form cede
Q20. What does the Italian phrase 'dolce vita' signify?

A difficult life A bitter experience The sweet life A simple existence

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