HSSC CLERK EDUCATION DEPARTMENT EXAM, 2016Total Questions: 10011. The man vehemently denied all the charges of corruption that were levelled against him.In each of the following questions choose the alternative which can replace the word printed in bold without changing the meaning of the sentences.(1) Forcefully(2) Secretly(3) Devoutly(4) WeaklyCorrect Answer: (1) ForcefullySolution:Vehemently (Adverb) = forcefully; showing very strong feelings.12. Eventually vision is affected and the patient is only able to see the things in present.In each of the following questions choose the alternative which can replace the word printed in bold without changing the meaning of the sentences.(1) Gradually(2) Ultimately(3) Initially(4) PrimarilyCorrect Answer: (2) UltimatelySolution:Eventually (Adverb) = at the end of a period of time or a series of events in the end: finally.13. Choose the word opposite in meaning to the word."UNSTABLE" (1) Changing(2) Constant(3) Stagnant(4) SteadyCorrect Answer: (3) StagnantSolution:Unstable (Adjective) = likely to change suddenly; volatile.Constant (Adjective) = that does not change; fixed.This can be used in sentence in such way-The political situation remains highly unstable.He drives at a constant speed of 50 kmph.14. The first and the last part of the sentence are numbered 1 and 6 respectively. The rest of the sentence is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in the proper order. Read the parts and find out which of the four combinations is correct in the given options.Q. 1.Today political freedomP. and the rightQ. However money and all that moneyR. assures people equality before lawS. to elect their government,6. can buy is not fairly distributed. (1) RSP(2) SROP(3) RPSG(4) PSROCorrect Answer: (3) RPSGSolution:RPSQ15. The first and the last part of the sentence are numbered 1 and 6 respectively. The rest of the sentence is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in the proper order. Read the parts and find out which of the four combinations is correct in the given options.Q. 1. By far the most logical stepP. to relieve the housewife of routine choresQ. which can be programmedR. to carry out standard operationsS. is to provide a robot6. when switched on by her.(1) RSPO(2) SPR(3) PSOR(4) SROPCorrect Answer: (3) PSORSolution:PSGR16. Find the correctly spelt word:(1) Hinderance(2) Hinderence(3) Hindrence(4) HindranceCorrect Answer: (4) HindranceSolution:Hindrance (Noun) = अवरोध (a thing that makes it more difficult for somebody to do something).This can be used in sentence in such way-To be honest, she was more of a hindrance than a help.17. Choose the word opposite in meaning to the word "AMICАBLE":(1) Cunning(2) Shy(3) Hostile(4) CrazyCorrect Answer: (3) HostileSolution:Amicable (Adjective) = 201 सौहार्दपूर्ण, मैत्रीपूर्ण (done in a friendly way and without arguing).Hostile (Adjective) = शत्रुतापूर्ण, वैरपूर्ण (very unfriendly or aggressive and ready to argue or fight).This can be used in sentence in such way-An amicable settlement was reached.The speaker got a hostile reception from the audience.18. A politician's speech must be read___ the lines; it may have a double___.Complete the sentences by choosing from the alternatives given below each sentence:(1) Behind; edge(2) Between; meaning(3) Beyond; facè(4) Among; endsCorrect Answer: (2) Between; meaningSolution:Read between the lines = to look for or discover a meaning in something that is not openly stated.19. There is no glory in war___ the blood it___.Complete the sentences by choosing from the alternatives given below each sentence:(1) Worth, costs(2) Comparing, spills(3) Musing, demands(4) Considering, shedsCorrect Answer: (4) Considering, shedsSolution:Shed (Verb) = गिराना, बहाना (to let something fall; to drop something).20. It was he, not me, who decided to postpone the programme.In each sentence, a group of words has been printed in bold. Below each four options are given. Pick out the one correct option, without changing the meaning of the sentence.(1) He, not I(2) Him, not me(3) He, not mine(4) Him, not ICorrect Answer: (1) He, not ISolution:It was he not I (Nominative).Submit Quiz« Previous12345678910Next »