Directions: In questions nos. 1 to 5, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word and mark it in the Answer Sheet.
1. Poignant
(A) showy (B) sad
(C) silly (D) snobbish
2. Querulous
(A) critical (B) curious
(C) complaining (D) ambiguous
3. Audacious
(A) brilliant (B) powerful
(C) bold (D) frightening
4. Perilous
(A) hazardous (B) rigorous
(C) resilient (D) requisite
5. Reverie
(A) determination (B) rigorous
(C) reality (D) requisite
Directions: In question nos. 6 to 10, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word and mark in the Answer Sheet.
6. Autonomous
(A) self-government
(B) dependent
(C) defensive
(D) neutral
7. Deceitful
(A) sincere (B) useful
(C) plain (D) honest
8. Exonerate
(A) admit (B) release
(C) convict (D) reject
9. Exaggerate
(A) underwrite (B) understate
(C) ignore (D) condemn
10. Controversial
(A) indisputable (B) restrained
(C) controlled (D) appeasing
Directions: In questions nos. 11 to 15, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase and bold italicized in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and mark it in the Answer Sheet.
11. To strain every nerve
(A) to make utmost efforts
(B) to feel weak and tired
(C) to be a diligent worker
(D) to be methodical in work
12. To flog a dead horse
(A) to whip a dead horse
(B) to attempt to do the impossible
(C) waste one's efforts
(D) to take advantage of a weakness
13. To show a clean pair of heels
(A) to hide (B) to escape
(C) to pursue (D) to follow
14. To die in harness
(A) premeditated murder
(B) dying young in an accident
(C) to die while in service
(D) to be taken by surprise
15. To feather one's nest
(A) to make a residential house
(B) something that lasts for a short time
(C) to profit in a dishonest way
(D) none of the above
Directions: In questions nos. 16 to 20, a sentence is given which may need improvement. Alternatives are given at (A), (B) and (C) below which may be a better option. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (D). Blacken the appropriate rectangle [ ] in the Answer Sheet.
16. A taller Sikh rushed forward than any of his comrades.
(A) A Sikh, taller than any of this comrades, rushed forward
(B) A Sikh rushed forward taller than any of his comrades
(C) A Sikh rushed forward than any of his comrades taller
(D) No improvement
17. An author is the reign of Question Anne who was famous lived in a cottage.
(A) An author in the reign, who was famous, of Queen Anne lived in a cottage
(B) In the reign of Queen Anne, an author lived in a cottage, who was famous
(C) An author who was famous in the reign of Queen Anne lived in a cottage
(D) No improvement
18. In the absence of your support, he would have lost the election.
(A) Lacking your support, he would have lost the election
(B) But for your support, he would have lost the election
(C) He would have lost the election, if you had not support him
(D) No improvement
19. My uncle is enough rich to buy a car.
(A) My uncle is rich enough to buy a car
(B) My uncle is richer enough to buy a car
(C) My uncle is enough richer to buy a car
(D) No improvement
20. Walking along the road, an old man ran over the lorry.
(A) Walking along the road, an old man ran behind the lorry
(B) Running along the road, the lorry ran over an old man
(C) The lorry ran over an old man walking along the road
(D) No improvement
Directions: In questions nos. 21 to 25, groups of four words are given. In each group, one word is correctly spelt. find the correctly spelt word and mark your answer in the Answer Sheet.
21. (A) persistence (B) thesaurus
(C) conspicous (D) renaissance
22. (A) acoustic (B) norcoctic
(C) pesimist (D) permenant
23 (A) impetous (B) ignoable
(C) ignominious (D) idiosyncrasy
24. (A) Inconsistant (B) Repentant
(C) Exponant (D) Excultent
25. (A) demagogue (B) deliverance
(C) delinquency (D) deliberative
Directions: In question nos. 26 to 30, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence and indicate it by blackening the appropriate rectangle [ ] in the answer Sheet.
26. A person who has no money to pay off his debts
(A) Insolvent (B) Poor
(C) Destitute (D) Pauper
27. Words uttered impiously about God
(A) amoral (B) philosophy
(C) logic (D) blasphemy
28. Quibble
(A) Premeditate (B) Prenominate
(C) Prevaricate (D) Preponderate
29. One who compiles a dictionary
(A) geographer (B) lexicographer
(C) lapidist (D) linguist
30. A test in which cells from diseased organs are removed and tested
(A) Biopsy (B) Autopsy
(C) Operation (D) Amputation
Directions: In the following passage (31 to 40), some of the words have been left out. First read the passage over and try to understand what it is about. Then fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Mark your answer in the Answer Sheet.
PASSAGE (Question Nos. 31 to 40)
A 31 becomes a flowing stream only 32 there is continuity of 33 life in a society. In 34 words, a 35 culture comes into 36 when people 37 a continuous way of life. Such 38 expresses itself 39 various ways in common tradition and 40 of conduct.
31. (A) civilization (B) culture
(C) idea (D) philosophy
32. (A) at (B) what
(C) when (D) as
33. (A) individual (B) nature's
(C) society's (D) collective
34. (A) different (B) difficult
(C) other (D) many
35. (A) distinctive (B) unique
(C) clean (D) foggy
36. (A) phase (B) existence
(C) action (D) thinking
37. (A) develop (B) create
(C) follow (D) end
38. (A) inconsistency (B) uniqueness
(C) greatness (D) continuity
39. (A) in (B) of
(C) with (D) at
40. (A) rules (B) regulations
(C) norms (D) laws
Directions (41-45): In the following questions, some of the sentences have errors and some are correct. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. The number of that part is your answer. If a sentence is free from errors, then your answer is (d) i.e., No error.
41. If you had told (a) / I would have helped you (b) / solve the problem. (c) / No error (d).
42. "The Arabian Nigh" (a) / are indeed (b) / an interesting book. (c) / No error (d).
43. He (a) / lover her (b) / despite of himself (c) / No error (d).
44. Of all the models (a) / Jessica is (b) / the more good-looking one (c) / No error (d).
45. When I went there (a) / Charles is playing (b) / a game of chess. (c) / No error (d).
Directions (46-50): In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate words. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
46. _____ your instructions, we have closed you bank account.
(a) In lieu of (b) With regard to
(c) In accordance with
(d) On account of
47. _____ she is cleaver, she often makes mistakes.
(a) Despite (b) Since
(c) Although (d) Yet
48. Do you prefer _____ or traditional art forms?
(a) archaic (b) contemporary
(c) foreign (d) simultaneous
49. The farmers _____ their farms, if they had known that a thunderstorm was approaching.
(a) will leave (b) would leave
(c) will have left (d) would have left
50. The Paralympics is a competition for the ______
(a) disadvantaged (b) discouraged
(c) disabled (d) despised
Answers :
1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (c) 4 (a) 5 (b) 6 (b) 7 (d) 8 (c) 9 (b) 10 (a)
11 (a) 12 (b) 13 (b) 14 (c) 15 (c) 16 (a) 17 (c) 18 (c) 19 (a) 20 (c)
21 (b) 22 (a) 23 (c) 24 (b) 25 (a) 26 (a) 27 (d) 28 (c) 29 (b) 30 (a)
31 (b) 32 (c) 33 (b) 34 (c) 35 (a) 36 (b) 37 (c) 38 (d) 39 (a) 40 (c)
41 (d) 42 (b) 43 (c) 44 (c) 45 (b) 46 (c) 47 (c) 48 (b) 49 (d) 50 (c)
1. Poignant
(A) showy (B) sad
(C) silly (D) snobbish
2. Querulous
(A) critical (B) curious
(C) complaining (D) ambiguous
3. Audacious
(A) brilliant (B) powerful
(C) bold (D) frightening
4. Perilous
(A) hazardous (B) rigorous
(C) resilient (D) requisite
5. Reverie
(A) determination (B) rigorous
(C) reality (D) requisite
Directions: In question nos. 6 to 10, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word and mark in the Answer Sheet.
6. Autonomous
(A) self-government
(B) dependent
(C) defensive
(D) neutral
7. Deceitful
(A) sincere (B) useful
(C) plain (D) honest
8. Exonerate
(A) admit (B) release
(C) convict (D) reject
9. Exaggerate
(A) underwrite (B) understate
(C) ignore (D) condemn
10. Controversial
(A) indisputable (B) restrained
(C) controlled (D) appeasing
Directions: In questions nos. 11 to 15, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase and bold italicized in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and mark it in the Answer Sheet.
11. To strain every nerve
(A) to make utmost efforts
(B) to feel weak and tired
(C) to be a diligent worker
(D) to be methodical in work
12. To flog a dead horse
(A) to whip a dead horse
(B) to attempt to do the impossible
(C) waste one's efforts
(D) to take advantage of a weakness
13. To show a clean pair of heels
(A) to hide (B) to escape
(C) to pursue (D) to follow
14. To die in harness
(A) premeditated murder
(B) dying young in an accident
(C) to die while in service
(D) to be taken by surprise
15. To feather one's nest
(A) to make a residential house
(B) something that lasts for a short time
(C) to profit in a dishonest way
(D) none of the above
Directions: In questions nos. 16 to 20, a sentence is given which may need improvement. Alternatives are given at (A), (B) and (C) below which may be a better option. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (D). Blacken the appropriate rectangle [ ] in the Answer Sheet.
16. A taller Sikh rushed forward than any of his comrades.
(A) A Sikh, taller than any of this comrades, rushed forward
(B) A Sikh rushed forward taller than any of his comrades
(C) A Sikh rushed forward than any of his comrades taller
(D) No improvement
17. An author is the reign of Question Anne who was famous lived in a cottage.
(A) An author in the reign, who was famous, of Queen Anne lived in a cottage
(B) In the reign of Queen Anne, an author lived in a cottage, who was famous
(C) An author who was famous in the reign of Queen Anne lived in a cottage
(D) No improvement
18. In the absence of your support, he would have lost the election.
(A) Lacking your support, he would have lost the election
(B) But for your support, he would have lost the election
(C) He would have lost the election, if you had not support him
(D) No improvement
19. My uncle is enough rich to buy a car.
(A) My uncle is rich enough to buy a car
(B) My uncle is richer enough to buy a car
(C) My uncle is enough richer to buy a car
(D) No improvement
20. Walking along the road, an old man ran over the lorry.
(A) Walking along the road, an old man ran behind the lorry
(B) Running along the road, the lorry ran over an old man
(C) The lorry ran over an old man walking along the road
(D) No improvement
Directions: In questions nos. 21 to 25, groups of four words are given. In each group, one word is correctly spelt. find the correctly spelt word and mark your answer in the Answer Sheet.
21. (A) persistence (B) thesaurus
(C) conspicous (D) renaissance
22. (A) acoustic (B) norcoctic
(C) pesimist (D) permenant
23 (A) impetous (B) ignoable
(C) ignominious (D) idiosyncrasy
24. (A) Inconsistant (B) Repentant
(C) Exponant (D) Excultent
25. (A) demagogue (B) deliverance
(C) delinquency (D) deliberative
Directions: In question nos. 26 to 30, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence and indicate it by blackening the appropriate rectangle [ ] in the answer Sheet.
26. A person who has no money to pay off his debts
(A) Insolvent (B) Poor
(C) Destitute (D) Pauper
27. Words uttered impiously about God
(A) amoral (B) philosophy
(C) logic (D) blasphemy
28. Quibble
(A) Premeditate (B) Prenominate
(C) Prevaricate (D) Preponderate
29. One who compiles a dictionary
(A) geographer (B) lexicographer
(C) lapidist (D) linguist
30. A test in which cells from diseased organs are removed and tested
(A) Biopsy (B) Autopsy
(C) Operation (D) Amputation
Directions: In the following passage (31 to 40), some of the words have been left out. First read the passage over and try to understand what it is about. Then fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Mark your answer in the Answer Sheet.
PASSAGE (Question Nos. 31 to 40)
A 31 becomes a flowing stream only 32 there is continuity of 33 life in a society. In 34 words, a 35 culture comes into 36 when people 37 a continuous way of life. Such 38 expresses itself 39 various ways in common tradition and 40 of conduct.
31. (A) civilization (B) culture
(C) idea (D) philosophy
32. (A) at (B) what
(C) when (D) as
33. (A) individual (B) nature's
(C) society's (D) collective
34. (A) different (B) difficult
(C) other (D) many
35. (A) distinctive (B) unique
(C) clean (D) foggy
36. (A) phase (B) existence
(C) action (D) thinking
37. (A) develop (B) create
(C) follow (D) end
38. (A) inconsistency (B) uniqueness
(C) greatness (D) continuity
39. (A) in (B) of
(C) with (D) at
40. (A) rules (B) regulations
(C) norms (D) laws
Directions (41-45): In the following questions, some of the sentences have errors and some are correct. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. The number of that part is your answer. If a sentence is free from errors, then your answer is (d) i.e., No error.
41. If you had told (a) / I would have helped you (b) / solve the problem. (c) / No error (d).
42. "The Arabian Nigh" (a) / are indeed (b) / an interesting book. (c) / No error (d).
43. He (a) / lover her (b) / despite of himself (c) / No error (d).
44. Of all the models (a) / Jessica is (b) / the more good-looking one (c) / No error (d).
45. When I went there (a) / Charles is playing (b) / a game of chess. (c) / No error (d).
Directions (46-50): In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate words. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
46. _____ your instructions, we have closed you bank account.
(a) In lieu of (b) With regard to
(c) In accordance with
(d) On account of
47. _____ she is cleaver, she often makes mistakes.
(a) Despite (b) Since
(c) Although (d) Yet
48. Do you prefer _____ or traditional art forms?
(a) archaic (b) contemporary
(c) foreign (d) simultaneous
49. The farmers _____ their farms, if they had known that a thunderstorm was approaching.
(a) will leave (b) would leave
(c) will have left (d) would have left
50. The Paralympics is a competition for the ______
(a) disadvantaged (b) discouraged
(c) disabled (d) despised
Answers :
1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (c) 4 (a) 5 (b) 6 (b) 7 (d) 8 (c) 9 (b) 10 (a)
11 (a) 12 (b) 13 (b) 14 (c) 15 (c) 16 (a) 17 (c) 18 (c) 19 (a) 20 (c)
21 (b) 22 (a) 23 (c) 24 (b) 25 (a) 26 (a) 27 (d) 28 (c) 29 (b) 30 (a)
31 (b) 32 (c) 33 (b) 34 (c) 35 (a) 36 (b) 37 (c) 38 (d) 39 (a) 40 (c)
41 (d) 42 (b) 43 (c) 44 (c) 45 (b) 46 (c) 47 (c) 48 (b) 49 (d) 50 (c)
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