๐ EMRS 2025 Practice Set: Part-VI Language Competency
This practice set covers the 30-mark section of the EMRS exam. Remember, you must score at least 40% (4 marks out of 10) in each sub-section individually to qualify.
(a) General English (10 Marks)
(b) General Hindi (10 Marks)
(c) Regional Language - English (10 Marks)
Part (a): General English (10 Marks)
Question 1
Fill in the blank with the correct verb form: "Neither of the two candidates _____ suitable for the job."
Correct Answer: C) is
Explanation: 'Neither' is a singular distributor. When used with 'of', the noun is plural (candidates), but the verb must be singular (is).
Question 2
Choose the correct article: "He is _____ honourable man."
Correct Answer: B) an
Explanation: Although 'honourable' starts with the consonant 'h', the 'h' is silent, and the word begins with a vowel sound ('o'). Therefore, we use 'an'.
Question 3
Change the Voice: "Who wrote this book?"
Correct Answer: A) By whom was this book written?
Explanation: In passive voice, 'Who' changes to 'By whom'. The sentence is in the past tense ('wrote'), so the auxiliary verb 'was' is used.
Question 4
Find the correct synonym for: OBSTINATE
Correct Answer: A) Stubborn
Explanation: Obstinate means refusing to change one's opinion or course of action. 'Stubborn' has the same meaning.
Question 5
Identify the tense: "I have been working here for five years."
Correct Answer: B) Present Perfect Continuous
Explanation: The structure 'has/have been + verb-ing' indicates Present Perfect Continuous tense, used for actions that started in the past and are still continuing.
Question 6
Choose the correct preposition: "The cat jumped _____ the table."
Correct Answer: A) upon
Explanation: 'Upon' denotes movement onto a surface from a higher position or simply dynamic movement onto something.
Question 7
Identify the part containing an error: "One of the student (A) / in the class (B) / was absent (C) / yesterday. (D)"
Correct Answer: A) One of the student
Explanation: The correct phrase should be "One of the **students**". The noun following 'one of the' must always be plural.
Question 8
Select the correct spelling:
Correct Answer: C) Committee
Explanation: The word 'Committee' has double m, double t, and double e.
Question 9
Meaning of the idiom: "To spill the beans"
Correct Answer: B) To reveal a secret
Explanation: 'Spilling the beans' means to disclose a secret or confidential information, often unintentionally.
Question 10
Rearrange the sentence: P: to the hospital Q: took him R: the ambulance S: immediately
Correct Answer: D) RQPS
Explanation: Correct order: "The ambulance (R) took him (Q) to the hospital (P) immediately (S)."
One word substitution: "A person who loves books."
Correct Answer: B) Bibliophile
Explanation: 'Phile' means love/lover. A bibliophile is a person who collects or has a great love for books.
Question 22
Find the correct meaning of the Phrasal Verb: "Give Up"
Correct Answer: A) To stop trying
Explanation: To 'give up' means to quit or cease making an effort.
Question 23
Choose the correctly correctly spelt word:
Correct Answer: D) Embarrassment
Explanation: Double r, double s. This is a very common spelling error in exams.
Question 24
Fill in the blank with the correct Modal: "Work hard lest you _____ fail."
Correct Answer: C) should
Explanation: The conjunction 'lest' is always followed by the modal verb 'should'.
Question 25
Antonym of: OPTIMISTIC
Correct Answer: B) Pessimistic
Explanation: Optimistic means hopeful about the future; Pessimistic means tending to see the worst aspect of things.
Question 26
Identify the type of noun for 'Fleet':
Correct Answer: C) Collective Noun
Explanation: A 'fleet' refers to a group of ships or vehicles, making it a collective noun.
Question 27
Direct to Indirect Speech: He said, "I am busy now."
Correct Answer: B) He said that he was busy then.
Explanation: 'Am' changes to 'was' (past tense), and 'now' changes to 'then' in indirect speech.
Question 28
Spot the error: "She is senior (A) / than me (B) / in service. (C) / No error (D)"
Correct Answer: B) than me
Explanation: Adjectives ending in '-ior' (senior, junior, superior) take the preposition 'to', not 'than'. It should be "Senior to me".
Question 29
Choose the correct homophone: "The _____ of the shoe is broken."
Correct Answer: B) Sole
Explanation: 'Sole' refers to the bottom of a shoe. 'Soul' refers to the spirit.
Question 30
Sentence Arrangement: If you work hard (P) / you will surely (Q) / get the job (R) / that you want (S).
Correct Answer: A) PQRS
Explanation: The sentence is already in the correct logical order: "If you work hard, you will surely get the job that you want."