WBCS Preliminary English Practice Set-1

WBCS Preliminary English Practice Set-1

1. The degrees were awarded in the annual _____ 

(A) conference 

(B) convention 

(C) convoluion 

(D) convocation

2. Known as devout and serious person , she also has a ___ sense of humour. 

(A) good 

(B) better 

(C) quick

(D) beautiful 

3. Her parents will never give their ____ to such an unsuitable match. 

(A) Willingness 

(B) agreement 

(C) consent 

(D) acquiescence 

4. He is a person of sound character and _____ disposition.

(A) aicable 

(B) amiable 

(C) morous

(D) beneficent 

5. The ____ is working on wood.

 (A) artefact 

 (B) artiste 

 (C) artist 

 (D) artisan 

6. The table drawer was ____ and could not be opened . 

(A) Barred 

(B) Fastened 

(C) Bound 

(D) Jammed 

7. Since the road was closed for repairs he took the _____ 

(A) deviation 

(B) digression 

(C) diversion 

(D) divergence 

8. The children were eagerly waiting to eat a ____ cake. 

(A) Delicate 

(B) Dainty 

(C) Appetising 

(D) Delicious

9. I listened , but I had no idea what he was ____ about. 

(A) saying 

(B) telling 

(C) talking 

(D) discussing 

10. The glib ____ of the sales girl helped her a lot in her profession.

(A) patter 

(B) chatter 

(C) tapping 

(D) jabber  

Answer Key:

1.D

2.A

3.C

4.B

5.D

6.D

7.C

8.D

9.C

10.A