SOLVED PAPER 2020 (CDS) (I) (English)

Total Questions: 120

81. (Questions 81-90) Each of the following sentences has a word or phrase underlined. Read the sentences carefully and find which part of speech the underlined word belongs to. Indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

He has been working in the Department of Foreign Affairs since 2002.

Correct Answer: (a) Adverb
Solution:The given highlighted word is an Adverb.

82. Read the sentences carefully and find which part of speech the underlined word.

The man in dark blue is the one who made us win the match.

Correct Answer: (c) Relative pronoun
Solution:The given highlighted word is a Relative Pronoun.

83. Read the sentences carefully and find which part of speech the underlined word.

The most beautiful actor of the industry was awarded today.

Correct Answer: (a) Adjective
Solution:The given highlighted word is an Adjective.

84. Read the sentences carefully and find which part of speech the underlined word.

“What is the latest news?” asked the Captain.

Correct Answer: (b) Adjective
Solution:The given highlighted word is an Adjective.

85. Read the sentences carefully and find which part of speech the underlined word.

Noticing the change in the behaviour of the officer, the cadets returned to their position.

Correct Answer: (a) Participle
Solution:The given highlighted word is a Participle.

86. Read the sentences carefully and find which part of speech the underlined word.

When he reached the department, the officials had left for the meeting

Correct Answer: (a) Past perfect verb
Solution:The given highlighted word is a Past Perfect verb.

87. Read the sentences carefully and find which part of speech the underlined word.

He has offered her another chance.

Correct Answer: (c) Perfect tense
Solution:The given highlighted word is a verb in perfect tense.

88. Read the sentences carefully and find which part of speech the underlined word.

The building is very ancient

Correct Answer: (b) Intransitive verb
Solution:The given highlighted word is an Intransitive verb.

89. Read the sentences carefully and find which part of speech the underlined word.

Hurrah! What a scintillating beauty the landscape is !

Correct Answer: (d) Interjection
Solution:The given highlighted word is an Interjection.

90. Read the sentences carefully and find which part of speech the underlined word.

Ravi was declared as the winner in the tie because he had hit the most number of fours and sixes.

Correct Answer: (a) Conjunction
Solution:The given highlighted word is a Conjunction.