KPSC ASO/SI Communication Paper 2 April 2023 question paper
ASO/SI Communication Paper 2 2023 (April)
- Questions
- 100
- Marks
- 100
- Duration
- 2 h
- Negative marking
- −0
1 per question
per wrong answer
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Subjects covered
Questions per subject in this paper
- Computer Knowledge30 · 31%
- General English35 · 36%
- General Kannada33 · 34%
- Computer Knowledge30 Q
- General English35 Q
- General Kannada33 Q
Questions with answers: first 10
The opening questions of this 98-question paper, with the official answer key. Open an answer only after you have picked an option.
Directions: For questions 1 to 4, choose the sentence that accurately explains the meaning of the underlined idioms/phrases in their contexts and shade/darken the appropriate circle in your answer sheet:Harish and Balu loathed each other and now I heard that they are as thick as thieves.
- (1)Harish and Balu are not close friends now.
- (2)Harish and Balu have become greater enemies now.
- (3)Harish and Balu are very close friends now.
- (4)None of the above.
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Correct answer: (3) Harish and Balu are very close friends now.
Directions: For questions 1 to 4, choose the sentence that accurately explains the meaning of the underlined idioms/phrases in their contexts and shade/darken the appropriate circle in your answer sheet:As they were feuding families, there was no love lost between them.
- (1)In spite of the feud, the families loved each other.
- (2)The families lost a lot because of the feud.
- (3)The families lost a lot of love, but loved each other a little bit.
- (4)The families disliked each other a lot.
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Correct answer: (4) The families disliked each other a lot.
Directions: For questions 1 to 4, choose the sentence that accurately explains the meaning of the underlined idioms/phrases in their contexts and shade/darken the appropriate circle in your answer sheet:The hoax company cancelled the deal which was considered a blessing in disguise by Shantha.
- (1)Shantha considered that hiding her happiness was good.
- (2)Shantha considered that her happiness was carefully hidden by the Gods.
- (3)Shantha considered that what was a bad thing had become something good.
- (4)All of the above.
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Correct answer: (3) Shantha considered that what was a bad thing had become something good.
Directions: For questions 1 to 4, choose the sentence that accurately explains the meaning of the underlined idioms/phrases in their contexts and shade/darken the appropriate circle in your answer sheet:The money laundering scam unearthed by the police was just the tip of the iceberg as the gang also peddled drugs.
- (1)A bigger scam
- (2)The invisible part of a big problem
- (3)The visible part of a big problem
- (4)A serious scam.
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Correct answer: (3) The visible part of a big problem
Directions: For questions 5-7, a passage has been given. Some of the words have been left out in the passage. Read the passage and find out what the missing word expresses and fill in the blanks with the right option and shade/darken the appropriate circle in your answer sheet:Nalini was as ______ so, she never easily mingled with anyone. She thought it was below her dignity to ______ with people below her status in life. She was thus considered a very ______ person.Select and mark the correct answer for blank number 5:
- (1)Good as gold
- (2)Warm as toast
- (3)Sweet as honey
- (4)Proud as a peacock
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Correct answer: (4) Proud as a peacock
Directions: For questions 5-7, a passage has been given. Some of the words have been left out in the passage. Read the passage and find out what the missing word expresses and fill in the blanks with the right option and shade/darken the appropriate circle in your answer sheet:Nalini was as ______ so, she never easily mingled with anyone. She thought it was below her dignity to ______ with people below her status in life. She was thus considered a very ______ person.Select and mark the correct answer for blank number 6:
- (1)Interpolate
- (2)Interpose
- (3)Interact
- (4)Interject
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Correct answer: (3) Interact
Directions: For questions 5-7, a passage has been given. Some of the words have been left out in the passage. Read the passage and find out what the missing word expresses and fill in the blanks with the right option and shade/darken the appropriate circle in your answer sheet:Nalini was as ______ so, she never easily mingled with anyone. She thought it was below her dignity to ______ with people below her status in life. She was thus considered a very ______ person.Select and mark the correct answer for blank number 7:
- (1)Reticent
- (2)Placid
- (3)Restful
- (4)Restive
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Correct answer: (1) Reticent
Directions: For Questions 8 to 11, numbered sentences are jumbled into three parts and one of the parts may contain an error. Identify the error through the numbers allocated as, (1), (2) and (3). If there is no error, that is also indicated by the number 4. Shade/blacken the corresponding circle in your answer sheet.
He was so angry(1)/that he shouted loud(2)/at them.(3)/No error(4)
- (1)He was so angry
- (2)that he shouted loud
- (3)at them.
- (4)No error
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Correct answer: (2) that he shouted loud
Directions: For Questions 8 to 11, numbered sentences are jumbled into three parts and one of the parts may contain an error. Identify the error through the numbers allocated as, (1), (2) and (3). If there is no error, that is also indicated by the number 4. Shade/blacken the corresponding circle in your answer sheet.
If I was you,(1)/I would have taken(2)/the medicines.(3)/No error(4)
- (1)If I was you,
- (2)I would have taken
- (3)the medicines.
- (4)No error
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Correct answer: (1) If I was you,
Directions: For Questions 8 to 11, numbered sentences are jumbled into three parts and one of the parts may contain an error. Identify the error through the numbers allocated as, (1), (2) and (3). If there is no error, that is also indicated by the number 4. Shade/blacken the corresponding circle in your answer sheet.
Rita(1)/lost her passport(2)/which effected her badly.(3)/No error(4)
- (1)Rita
- (2)lost her passport
- (3)which effected her badly.
- (4)No error
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Correct answer: (3) which effected her badly.
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KPSC ASO/SI Communication Paper 2 April 2023 question paper: common questions
- How many questions are there in the KPSC ASO/SI Communication Paper 2 April 2023 question paper?
- 100 questions for 100 marks, to be answered in 2 h. Each correct answer earns 1 marks.
- Is there negative marking in the KPSC ASO/SI Communication Paper 2 April 2023 paper?
- No. A wrong answer costs nothing in this paper.
- Can I get the KPSC ASO/SI Communication Paper 2 April 2023 question paper with answers?
- Yes. The first 10 questions with the official answer key are on this page, and the full paper with the answer key and explanations is available free after you solve it online in practice mode.
- In which languages is the KPSC ASO/SI Communication Paper 2 April 2023 paper available?
- English and Kannada. You can switch the language on any question while solving.
- Can I solve the KPSC ASO/SI Communication Paper 2 April 2023 previous year paper online for free?
- Yes. Start the full paper with the real 2 h timer, or study it untimed with instant answers, without creating an account.
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