Synonyms · solved example
Choose the word most similar in meaning to: PRECISE
- Vague
- ExactCorrect
- Rough
- Approximate
Solution
'Precise' means exact and accurate. 'Exact' is the nearest synonym. Vague, rough and approximate suggest imprecision.
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English Language for BSF Head Constable (RO/RM)
BSF Head Constable (RO/RM) sets 20 English Language questions for 40 marks in the Computer Based Test (CBT), so it is worth planning your preparation around the topics below.
20 questions40 marks3 topics
How to approach English Language in BSF Head Constable (RO/RM)
Reading comprehension and the cloze test decide this section, and both reward reading widely more than memorising rules. Build a daily reading habit, learn to spot the grammatical error patterns that recur, and treat vocabulary as something absorbed in context rather than crammed from a list.
Weightage in the paper
How much English Language is worth in each BSF Head Constable (RO/RM) stage, from the official pattern.
| Stage | Questions | Marks | Time | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Based Test (CBT) | 20 | 40 | — | 20% |
English Language syllabus for BSF Head Constable (RO/RM)
Every topic in the official syllabus. The linked ones open a set of solved questions you can practise straight away.
- Grammar, vocabulary and comprehension
- Error spotting and sentence structure
- Synonyms, antonyms and idioms
Sample English Language questions with solutions
Written to the BSF Head Constable (RO/RM) pattern, with the answer key and the method behind it — a look at how the section is actually set before you drill the full topic sets.
Grammar · solved example
Choose the correct sentence:
- Neither of the radios were working.
- Neither of the radios was working.Correct
- Neither of the radios are working.
- Neither of the radios have working.
Solution
'Neither' is singular, so the verb must be 'was working'. The plural noun 'radios' sitting after 'neither of' does not make the verb plural.
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Frequently asked questions
How many English Language questions are asked in BSF Head Constable (RO/RM)?
BSF Head Constable (RO/RM) 2025 cycle sets 20 English Language questions for 40 marks in the Computer Based Test (CBT).
Is there negative marking for English Language in BSF Head Constable (RO/RM)?
Yes. BSF Head Constable (RO/RM) deducts one fourth of a mark for each wrong answer, English Language included, so unsure guesses cost you. 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer; each question carries 2 marks. Unanswered questions carry no penalty.
Which English Language topics matter most for BSF Head Constable (RO/RM)?
The BSF Head Constable (RO/RM) syllabus lists Grammar, vocabulary and comprehension, Error spotting and sentence structure, Synonyms, antonyms and idioms. Weight your revision towards the ones you are weakest on and confirm the emphasis against the paper analysis for recent cycles.
How can I practise English Language for BSF Head Constable (RO/RM) free?
Every English Language question on this site is free and written to the exam pattern. Use the topic drills for instant-feedback practice, the daily quiz to keep the section warm, and the BSF Head Constable (RO/RM) mock tests to sit it under a real clock with negative marking.