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Ordnance Factory Board: Trade Apprentices Question Paper

Group-7(Afternoon Session)

ENGLISH
Questions : 35

Direction for questions 1 – 5 :
Choose the exact meaning of the underlined part of the sentence.
Questions :
1. Man has to encounter many hardships in life.
(A) solve (B) face (C) bear (D) overcome
2. As a speaker he was an utter failure.
(A) total (B) partial (C) completely (D) relative
3. Courtesy costs one nothing.
(A) Sociability (B) Civility (C) Urbanity (D) Modesty
4. Graduation day is momentous day for most students.
(A) memorable (B) melancholy (C) important (D) hectic
5. He is a good looking but insipid young man.
(A) arrogant (B) unscrupulous (C) sick (D) lacking in spirit

Direction for questions 6 – 10 :
Choose the best word or expression to complete the sentences.
Questions :
6. We don’t know what ________ him to commit his crime.
(A) excited (B) roused (C) prompted (D) attracted
7. He is like a body without a soul, an eye without light or a flower without ________.
(A) smell (B) fragrance (C) petal (D) colour
8. He is very ________ on meeting foreigners and befriending them.
(A) anxious (B) find (C) insistent (D) keen
9. Now it is difficult to carry ________ this business in the teeth of stiff competition.
(A) out (B) on (C) off (D) forward
10. Ravi had to drop his plan of going to picnic as he had certain ________ to meet during that period.
(A) preparations (B) observations (C) urgencies (D) commitments

Direction for questions 11 – 15 :
Choose the OPPOSITE meaning of the given word.
Questions :
11. Proud
(A) Bold (B) Vain (C) Humble (D) Braggart
12. Transparent
(A) Obvious (B) Distinct (C) Opaque (D) Consistent
13. Remote
(A) Inaccessible (B) Distant (C) Adjacent (D) Slight
14. Eliminate
(A) Exclude (B) Promote (C) Accept (D) Elevate
15. Fantasy
(A) Common (B) Fanciful (C) Imagination (D) Reality

Direction for questions 16 – 21 :
In each of the following questions various words are given, one of which is wrongly spelt.
Find out the WRONGLY SPELT word.
Questions :
16. (A) Transient (B) Valuable (C) Expirience (D) Polluted
17. (A) Abrasive (B) Alocate (C) Ample (D) Analogy
18. (A) Broch (B) Bleak (C) Bouquet (D) Baneful
19. (A) Shallo (B) Aversion (C) Hatred (D) Apathy
20. (A) Exonerate (B) Aggravate (C) Modarate (D) Mitigate
21. (A) Indolent (B) Obsolete (C) Stumble (D) Inteligent

Direction for questions 22 – 26 :
Below several disarranged words are given in each question. Arrange them in proper order so that it makes a sense and indicate the index (A or B or C or D) of the word you have chosen to put LAST.
Questions :
22. he in get the up morning
(A) (B) __ (C) (D)
23. ago met she me years
(A) (B) __ (C) (D)
24. computer this India of is make
(A) __ (B) (C) __ (D)
25. don’t his know I name
(A) (B) (C) __ (D)
26. so this for house small me is
(A) __ __ (B) (C) (D) __

Direction for questions 27 - 31 :
In each of the following questions some of the sentences are grammatically correct and some are incorrect. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and mark that part. If there is no error, mark ‘D’ as your answer.
Questions :
27. The conduct of many boys and girls / is not what / they should be.
(A) (B) (C)
28. The boys objected to / the allegedly illegal parking of trucks / belonged to the firm.
(A) (B) (C)
29. For decades / there have been / a debate on whether schizophrenia is a psychological
(A) (B) (C)
condition
30. There is sense of urgency / in locating alternative sources of water / to argument the
(A) (B) (C)
dwindling supply.
31. Neither the severe earthquake / or the subsequent famine / could demoralize the people of
(A) (B) (C)
the country.

Direction for questions 32 - 35 :
Read the following passage and answer the related questions.

PASSAGE

If I had been asked in my early youth whether I preferred to have dealings only with men or only with books, my answer would certainly have been in favour of books. In later years this has become less and less. Not that I have had so much better experiences with men than with books, on the contrary delightful books even now come my way more often than purely delightful
men. But the many bad experiences with men have nourished the meadow of my life as the noblest book could not do. 

Ordnance Factory Board: Trade Apprentices Question Paper

Group-7(Forenoon Session)

ENGLISH
Questions : 35

Direction for questions 1 – 5 :
Choose the exact meaning of the underlined part of the sentences.
Questions :
1. India has made spectacular progress in science and technology.
(A) remarkable (B) great
(C) formidable (D) super
2. The navy gave tactical support to the marines.
(A) sensitive (B) strategic
(C) expedient (D) expert
3. Mumbai is the terminus of the Western Railways.
(A) last stop (B) termination
(C) junction (D) tenure
4. Swami Vivekananda led a godly life.
(A) Pious (B) Heavenly
(C) Religious (D) Pure
5. Some mention of this should be inserted here.
(A) Added (B) Put in
(C) Included (D) Supplied

Direction for questions 6 – 10 :
Choose the best word or expression to complete the sentences.
Questions :
6. It has now been ________ that fifty-two people died in the crash.
(A) assured (B) confirmed
(C) counted (D) ensured
7. A ________ of experts will answer the questions.
(A) group (B) band
(C) staff (D) panel
8. These essays are intellectually ________ and represent various levels of complexity.
(A) revealing (B) modern
(C) superior (D) demanding
9. The soldiers were instructed to ________ restraint and handle the situation peacefully.
(A) exercise (B) control
(C) prevent (D) enforce
10. Take your shoes ________ when you enter my room.
(A) on (B) off
(C) with (D) out

Direction for questions 11 – 15 :
Choose the OPPOSITE meaning of the given word.
Questions :
11. Brittle
(A) Fragile (B) Breakable
(C) Unbreakable (D) Thin
12. Choral
(A) Crowded (B) Lonely
(C) Solo (D) Watery
13. Mutation
(A) Occurrence (B) Alteration
(C) Sprouting (D) Changelessness
14. Monotonous
(A) Varied (B) Tedious
(C) Insipid (D) Eventful
15. Premature
(A) Precious (B) Untimely
(C) Doubtful (D) Belated

Ordnance Factory Board: Trade Apprentices Question Paper Group-6

ENGLISH
Questions : 15

Direction for questions 1 – 3 :
Choose the word which is nearest in meaning to the bold typed word.
Questions :
1. The officer was divested of all power.
(A) Bared (B) Denuded (C) Dispossessed (D) Disrobed
2. He is liked by all for his candid behaviour.
(A) Social (B) Simple (C) Frank (D) Sociable
3. In his old age the man turned a fatalist.
(A) Disbeliever in God (B) Believer in God
(C) Believer in fate (D) Non-believer in destiny

Direction for questions 4 – 6 :
Choose the best word or expression to complete the sentences.
Questions :
4. He lives in the world of ________.
(A) allusions (B) illusions (C) conclusions (D) delusions
5. The husband was taken aback when his wife ________ to him that she ________ him for
his money.
(A) revealed …. had married (B) declared …. married
(C) revealed …. married (D) confirmed …. has married
6. He informed ________ me to the police.
(A) about (B) against (C) for (D) with
Direction for questions 7 – 9 :
Choose the OPPOSITE meaning of the given word.
Questions :
7. Transparent
(A) Obvious (B) Distinct (C) Opaque (D) Consistent
8. Immense
(A) Insignificant (B) Significant (C) Huge (D) Gigantic
9. Modest
(A) Lenient (B) Reserved (C) Humble (D) Arrogant

Direction for questions 10 – 12 :
In each of the following questions various words are given, one of which is wrongly spelt.
Find out the WRONGLY SPELT word.
Questions :
10. (A) Broch (B) Bleak (C) Bouquet (D) Baneful
11. (A) Delusion (B) Dovetail (C) Divercity (D) Diffident
12. (A) Doubtfull (B) Awkward (C) Ponderous (D) Distinct

Direction for questions 13 – 15 :
Below several disarranged words are given in each question. Arrange them in proper order so that it makes a sense and indicate the index (A or B or C or D) of the word you have chosen to put LAST.
Questions :
13. in of I money am need
__ (A) __ (B) (C) (D)
14. acts care she with
(A) (B) (C) (D)
15. me your pleased has news
(A) (B) (C) __ (D)
 

Ordnance Factory Board: Trade Apprentices Question Paper Group-5

ENGLISH
Questions : 15

Direction for questions 1 – 3 :
Choose the word which is nearest in meaning to the bold typed word.
Questions :
1. The officer was divested of all power.
(A) Bared (B) Denuded (C) Dispossessed (D) Disrobed
2. He is liked by all for his candid behaviour.
(A) Social (B) Simple (C) Frank (D) Sociable
3. In his old age the man turned a fatalist.
(A) Disbeliever in God (B) Believer in God
(C) Believer in fate (D) Non-believer in destiny

Direction for questions 4 – 6 :
Choose the best word or expression to complete the sentences.
Questions :
4. He lives in the world of ________.
(A) allusions (B) illusions (C) conclusions (D) delusions
5. The husband was taken aback when his wife ________ to him that she ________ him for his money.
(A) revealed …. had married (B) declared …. married
(C) revealed …. married (D) confirmed …. has married
6. He informed ________ me to the police.
(A) about (B) against (C) for (D) with

Direction for questions 7 – 9 :
Choose the OPPOSITE meaning of the given word.
Questions :
7. Transparent
(A) Obvious (B) Distinct (C) Opaque (D) Consistent
8. Immense
(A) Insignificant (B) Significant (C) Huge (D) Gigantic

9. Modest
(A) Lenient (B) Reserved (C) Humble (D) Arrogant

Direction for questions 10 – 12 :
In each of the following questions various words are given, one of which is wrongly spelt.
Find out the WRONGLY SPELT word.
Questions :
10. (A) Broch (B) Bleak (C) Bouquet (D) Baneful
11. (A) Delusion (B) Dovetail (C) Divercity (D) Diffident
12. (A) Doubtfull (B) Awkward (C) Ponderous (D) Distinct
Direction for questions 13 – 15 :
Below several disarranged words are given in each question. Arrange them in proper order
so that it makes a sense and indicate the index (A or B or C or D) of the word you have chosen
to put LAST.
Questions :
13. in of I money am need
__ (A) __ (B) (C) (D)
14. acts care she with
(A) (B) (C) (D)
15. me your pleased has news
(A) (B) (C) __ (D)

Ordnance Factory Board: Trade Apprentices Question Paper Group-4

ENGLISH
Questions : 15

Direction for questions 1 – 3 :
Choose the word which is nearest in meaning to the bold typed word.
Questions :
1. The officer was divested of all power.
(A) Bared (B) Denuded (C) Dispossessed (D) Disrobed
2. He is liked by all for his candid behaviour.
(A) Social (B) Simple (C) Frank (D) Sociable
3. In his old age the man turned a fatalist.
(A) Disbeliever in God (B) Believer in God
(C) Believer in fate (D) Non-believer in destiny

Direction for questions 4 – 6 :
Choose the best word or expression to complete the sentences.
Questions :
4. He lives in the world of ________.
(A) allusions (B) illusions (C) conclusions (D) delusions
5. The husband was taken aback when his wife ________ to him that she ________ him for
his money.
(A) revealed …. had married (B) declared …. married
(C) revealed …. married (D) confirmed …. has married
6. He informed ________ me to the police.
(A) about (B) against (C) for (D) with

Direction for questions 7 – 9 :
Choose the OPPOSITE meaning of the given word.
Questions :
7. Transparent
(A) Obvious (B) Distinct (C) Opaque (D) Consistent
8. Immense
(A) Insignificant (B) Significant (C) Huge (D) Gigantic
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9. Modest
(A) Lenient (B) Reserved (C) Humble (D) Arrogant
Direction for questions 10 – 12 :
In each of the following questions various words are given, one of which is wrongly spelt.
Find out the WRONGLY SPELT word.
Questions :
10. (A) Broch (B) Bleak (C) Bouquet (D) Baneful
11. (A) Delusion (B) Dovetail (C) Divercity (D) Diffident
12. (A) Doubtfull (B) Awkward (C) Ponderous (D) Distinct

Direction for questions 13 – 15 :
Below several disarranged words are given in each question. Arrange them in proper order
so that it makes a sense and indicate the index (A or B or C or D) of the word you have chosen
to put LAST.
Questions :
13. in of I money am need
__ (A) __ (B) (C) (D)
14. acts care she with
(A) (B) (C) (D)
15. me your pleased has news
(A) (B) (C) __ (D)

Ordnance Factory Board: Trade Apprentices Question Paper Group-3

ENGLISH
Questions : 15

Direction for questions 1 – 3 :
Choose the word which is nearest in meaning to the bold typed word.
Questions :
1. The officer was divested of all power.
(A) Bared (B) Denuded (C) Dispossessed (D) Disrobed
2. He is liked by all for his candid behaviour.
(A) Social (B) Simple (C) Frank (D) Sociable
3. In his old age the man turned a fatalist.
(A) Disbeliever in God (B) Believer in God
(C) Believer in fate (D) Non-believer in destiny

Direction for questions 4 – 6 :
Choose the best word or expression to complete the sentences.
Questions :
4. He lives in the world of ________.
(A) allusions (B) illusions (C) conclusions (D) delusions
5. The husband was taken aback when his wife ________ to him that she ________ him for
his money.
(A) revealed …. had married (B) declared …. married
(C) revealed …. married (D) confirmed …. has married
6. He informed ________ me to the police.
(A) about (B) against (C) for (D) with

Direction for questions 7 – 9 :
Choose the OPPOSITE meaning of the given word.
Questions :
7. Transparent
(A) Obvious (B) Distinct (C) Opaque (D) Consistent
8. Immense
(A) Insignificant (B) Significant (C) Huge (D) Gigantic
9. Modest
(A) Lenient (B) Reserved (C) Humble (D) Arrogant

Direction for questions 10 – 12 :
In each of the following questions various words are given, one of which is wrongly spelt.
Find out the WRONGLY SPELT word.
Questions :
10. (A) Broch (B) Bleak (C) Bouquet (D) Baneful
11. (A) Delusion (B) Dovetail (C) Divercity (D) Diffident
12. (A) Doubtfull (B) Awkward (C) Ponderous (D) Distinct

Direction for questions 13 – 15 :
Below several disarranged words are given in each question. Arrange them in proper order so that it makes a sense and indicate the index (A or B or C or D) of the word you have chosen to put LAST.
Questions :
13. in of I money am need
__ (A) __ (B) (C) (D)
14. acts care she with
(A) (B) (C) (D)
15. me your pleased has news
(A) (B) (C) __ (D)

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
Questions – 15

16. The 2017 Island tourism Festival has started in which state / union territory?
(A) Andaman and Nicobar (B) Gujarat
(C) Rajasthan (D) Lakshadweep
17. The gas usually filled in the electric bulb is
(A) Nitrogen (B) Hydrogen (C) Carbon dioxide (D) Oxygen
18. The Chardham highway project will come up in which state of India?
(A) Jharkhand (B) Sikkim (C) Bihar (D) Uttarakhand
19. The largest river of all the west flowing rivers of the peninsular India is
(A) Tapti (B) Kaveri (C) Krishna (D) Narmada
20. Which bollywood personality has been conferred honorary doctorate by the Maulana Azad National Urdu University?
(A) Aamir Khan (B) Nawazuddin Siddiqui
(C) Shahrukh Khan (D) Salman Khan
21. Rajiv Gandhi Environment Award is given for outstanding contribution
(A) to health (B) to tourism
(C) to agriculture (D) in the development of Neat technology
22. Which of the following islands in India was once named “New Denmark”?
(A) Salsatte Island (B) Elephanta Island
(C) Lakshadweep (D) Andaman & Nicobar Island
23. Veteran actor Om Puri, who passed away recently, was belonged to which state?
(A) Punjab (B) Haryana (C) Uttar Pradesh (D) Madhya Pradesh
24. Which become the first cricket venue in India to have a roof top solar power plant ?
(A) Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (B) Chinnaswamy Stadium
(C) Salt Lake Stadium (D) Eden Gardens
25. Which country, on the map of world, appears as "Long Shoe"?
(A) Portugal (B) Italy (C) Greece (D) Hungary
26. Which state government will launch e-wallet “Tokapoisa.in” for cashless transaction in local
language?
(A) Odisha (B) Assam (C) Manipur (D) Kerala

Ordnance Factory Board: Trade Apprentices Question Paper Group-2

ENGLISH

Questions : 15

Direction for questions 1 – 3 :

Choose the word which is nearest in meaning to the bold typed word.
Questions :
1. The officer was divested of all power.
(A) Bared (B) Denuded (C) Dispossessed (D) Disrobed
2. He is liked by all for his candid behaviour.
(A) Social (B) Simple (C) Frank (D) Sociable
3. In his old age the man turned a fatalist.
(A) Disbeliever in God (B) Believer in God
(C) Believer in fate (D) Non-believer in destiny

Direction for questions 4 – 6 :
Choose the best word or expression to complete the sentences.
Questions :
4. He lives in the world of ________.
(A) allusions (B) illusions (C) conclusions (D) delusions
5. The husband was taken aback when his wife ________ to him that she ________ him for
his money.
(A) revealed …. had married (B) declared …. married
(C) revealed …. married (D) confirmed …. has married
6. He informed ________ me to the police.
(A) about (B) against (C) for (D) with

Direction for questions 7 – 9 :
Choose the OPPOSITE meaning of the given word.
Questions :
7. Transparent
(A) Obvious (B) Distinct (C) Opaque (D) Consistent
8. Immense
(A) Insignificant (B) Significant (C) Huge (D) Gigantic
ITI_Set-A 1 GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE
9. Modest
(A) Lenient (B) Reserved (C) Humble (D) Arrogant
Direction for questions 10 – 12 :
In each of the following questions various words are given, one of which is wrongly spelt.
Find out the WRONGLY SPELT word.
Questions :
10. (A) Broch (B) Bleak (C) Bouquet (D) Baneful
11. (A) Delusion (B) Dovetail (C) Divercity (D) Diffident
12. (A) Doubtfull (B) Awkward (C) Ponderous (D) Distinct

Direction for questions 13 – 15 :
Below several disarranged words are given in each question. Arrange them in proper order
so that it makes a sense and indicate the index (A or B or C or D) of the word you have chosen
to put LAST.
Questions :
13. in of I money am need
__ (A) __ (B) (C) (D)
14. acts care she with
(A) (B) (C) (D)
15. me your pleased has news
(A) (B) (C) __ (D) 

Ordnance Factory Board: Trade Apprentices Question Paper Group-1