SECTION- 1
Find the antonyms:
1. Vocal- a.honoured / b.glamour / c.clamour / d.reserved
2. Cease- a.begin / b.end / c.rust / d.flunk
3. Condense- a.inflate / b.diminish / c.lessen / d.dwindle
4. Worldly- a.cunning / b.clever / c.savvy / d.unsophisticated
5. Experienced- a.red / b.green / c.white / d.blue
6. Yield- a.surrender / b.oppose / c.acquit / d.accuse
7. Supercilious- a.humble / b.arrogant / c.calm / d.uppish
Find the synonyms:
8. Despise- a.abhor / b.prefer / c.fancy / d.to die for
9. Embellish- a.devastate / b.gnash / c.deviate / d.garnish
10. Uppish- a.imperious / b.hard / c.down to earth / d.humble
11. Inaugurate- a.conclude / b.infer / c.initiate / d.cease
12. Taciturn- a.reserved / b.garrulous / c.loquacious / d.talkative
13. Modest- a.irascible / b.saturated / c.humble / d.credible
14. Blemish- a.cleanse / b.scar / c.dust off / d.wash
Idioms/ One word substitution:
15. An embarrassing error- a.troop / b.coup / c.soothe / d.blooper
16. To combine into one- a.isolate / b.part from / c.disseminate / d.consolidate
17. Force to make someone agree- a.flatter / b.implore / c.plead / d.coercion
18. A centre of attraction- a.closure / b.foreclosure / c.cynosure / d.treasure
19. Deserving hatred- a.secular / b.divisive / c.despicable / d.delectable
20. No longer necessary- a.red wood / b.brown wood / c.alive wood / d.dead wood
21. To seal a place- a.call off / b.face off / c.cordon off / d.pace up
22. To weaken gradually- a.fall out / b.call out / c.make out / d.fizzle out
23. Drawback- a.proceed / b.leap / c.stroll / d.demerit
24. To interrupt- a.call in / b.give in / c.fall in with / d.butt in
25. To happen unexpectedly- a.use up / b.plot / c.crop up / d.camouflage
SECTION- 2
26. Rearrangement:
1. Braille lost his eyesight accidentally as a child.
P. In his days, the few books that were available for blind people were printed in big, raised type.
Q. After that he became a teacher.
R. The letters used were t hose of the ordinary alphabet.
S. Nevertheless, he was able to complete his education at a school for the blind in Paris.
6. Braille's idea was to use raised dots instead of raised letters. (A) PQRS/ (B) SQPR/ (C) SRPQ/ (D) QPRS
27. Rearrangement:
1. Disappointment doesn't equal failure.
P. When you feel disappointed, you can either seek comfort or seek a solution.
Q. First, step back, stop what you're doing, and try to obtain some comfort-but don't get trapped into staying comfortable.
R. The best approach includes some of both.
S. Seen in a positive light, it can stimulate learning and growth.
6. Having licked your wounds, prepare for another effort based on a new solution to the problem.
(A) SRQP/ (B) RSPQ/ (C) SPRQ/ (D) PRSQ
Passage:
A rat's thick, furry body brushed his cheek, its whiskered nose sniffing at his mouth. Quivering with revulsion, Kunta snapped his teeth together desperately and the rat ran away. In rage, Kunta snatched and kicked against the shackles that bound his wrists and ankles. Instantly, angry exclamations and jerking came back from whomever he was shackled to. The shock and pain adding to his fury, Kunta lunged upward, his head bumping hard against wood-right on the spot where he had been clubbed by the 'toubol' back in the woods.
Gasping the snarling, he and the unseen man next to him battered their iron cuffs at each other until both slumped back in exhaustion. Kunta felt himself starting to vomit again, and he tried to force it back, hut couldn't. His already emptied belly squeezed up a thin, sour fluid that drained from the side of his mouth as he lay wishing that he might die.
He told himself that he mustn't lose control again if he wanted to save his strength and his sanity. After a while, when he felt he could move again, he very slowly and carefully explored his shackled right wrist and ankle with his left hand. They were bleeding. He pulled lightly on the the left ankle and wrist of the man he had fought with. On Kunta's left, chained to him by the ankles, lay some other man, someone who kept up a steady moaning and they were all so close that their shoulders, arms, and legs touched if any of them moved even a little.
28. How many people are there definitely with Kunta ?
(A) No one else/ (B) One other person/ (C) Two other persons/ (D) Many others
29. In the passage, Kunta vomited again because he—
(A) was not keeping well/ (B) was very hungry/ (C) was angry with someone/ (D) had fought with someone
30. The man is referred to as 'unseen' because—
(A) Kunta didn't know him/ (B) Kunta wouldn't turn his head to see him/ (C) It was dark/ (D) Kunta was tied
31. Where is Kunta ? (A) In the open air/ (B) In a prison/ (C) In a confined space/ (D) Not mentioned in the text
32. Kunta was desperate when a rat came near him because— (A) he quivered with revulsion/ (B) he was angry and hungry/ (C) he was shackled and helpless/ (D) he was tied to someone else
Spot the error:
33. The majority of (a) / writers never (b) / passes (c) / this stage. (d) / No Error (e)
34. The manager's comments (a) / on the preparation of the test matches (b) / for this tour (c) / has been generally praised. (d) / No Error (e)
35. Five quintals of wooden coal (a) / are (b) / his annual requirement (c) / for the unit. (d) / No Error (e)
36. Old age and infirmity (a) /had began to (b) /catch up with him. (c) /No error.(d)
37. I haven't been (a) /to New York before and (b) /neither my sister. (c) /No error.(d)
38. People express their expectations (a)/ that their leaders should not (b)/ resorting to (c)/ corrupt practices and nepotism. (d)/ No error (e)
39. With a fresh coat (a)/ of paint, (b)/ the school can (c)/ look much nice. (d)/ No error (e)
40. The quality of construction (a)/ of our building was (b)/ highly appreciable by (c)/ most of the visitors. (d)/ No error (e)
41. I was (a) /baffled with (b) /the instructions he gave me. (c) /No error. (d)
42. The question is often raised (a) /whether it is desirable to send Indian students abroad (b) /since they rare return. (c) /No error. (d)
43. If you don't start behaving properly, (a) /I will be forced to (b) /tell to your supervisor. (c) /No error. (d)
44. He is neither in (a)/ favour of arms race (b)/ or in favour of (c)/ simple nuclear disarmament. (d)/ No error (e)
45. Whenever we have a puncture, (a)/ she just sits in the car (b)/ and reads a book (c)/ while I changed the wheel. (d)/ No error (e)
Active- passive:
46. One cannot expect children to understand these problems.
A. Children to understand these problems cannot be expected.
B. To understand these problems cannot be expected from children by one.
C. Children cannot be expected to understand these problems.
D. Children cannot be expected to be understood these problems.
47. Ads on TV increase the sale of any commodity.
A. The sale of any commodity are increased by ads on TV.
B. The sale of any commodity is increased by ads on TV.
C. The sale of any commodity is being increased by ads on TV.
D. The sale of any commodity are being increased by ads on TV.
48. You will be looked after well.
A. They can't look after you well./ B. They shall look after you well./ C. They will look after you well./ D. They may look after well.
49. Why did she break the garden wall ?
A. Why had the garden wall been broken by her ?
B. Why will the garden wall be broken by her ?
C. Why the garden wall was broken by her?
D. Why was the garden wall broken by her?
50. Do you imitate others?
A. Have others been imitated by you?
B. Were others being imitated by you?
C. Are others imitated by you?
D. Are others being imitated by you?
One word substitution:
51. A person not sure of the existence of God
A. Theist/ B. Cynic/ C. Atheist/ D. Agnostic/ E. None of these
52. Constant effort to achieve something
A. Perseverance/ B. Vigour/C. Attempt/ D. Enthusiasm/ E. None of these
53. List of headings of the business to be transacted at a meeting
A. Schedule/ B. Excerpts/ C. Agenda/ D. Proceedings/ E. None of these
54. A book or picture produced merely to bring in money
A. Blue- bird/ B. Money- spinner/ C. Pot- boiler/ D. Pot- hook
55. Indifference to pleasure or pain
A. Reticence/ B. Perseverance/ C. Stoicism/ D. Tolerance
56. A person who easily believes others
A. Believer/ B. Credulous/ C. Fool/ D. Trusting
57. Agoraphobia is the fear of
A. Water/ B. Heights/ C. Enclosed places/ D. Open spaces
Identify the bracketed Idioms/ phrases:
58. It is (high time) that India did something about the population problem.
A. auspicious moment/ B. desired occasion/ C. already late/ D. appropriate time/ E. none of these
59. Mohan always (keeps himself to himself.)
A. Does not take sides/ B. Is unsociable/ C. Is too busy/ D. Is selfish/ E. none of these
60. We should (give a wide berth to) bad characters.
A. not sympathise with/ B. keep away from/ C. give publicity to/ D. publicly condemn/ E. none of these
61. The detective (left no stone unturned) to trace the culprit.
A. used all available means/ B. resorted to illegitimate practices/ C. took no pains/ D. did very irrelevant things/ E. none of these
62. The team (put their plan into execution) the very next day.
A. started thinking about a plan/ B. proposed a plan./ C. discussed their plan./ D. started carrying out their plan./ E. None of these
63. The new law on "Right to Food Safety" will (come into force) next month.
A. be implemented next month./ B. be forced upon the people./ C. be associated from next month onwards./ D. be withdrawn next month./ E. be widely rejected next month.
64. He (took exception to) what I proposed.
A. difficult/ B. object to/ C. different/ D. to take with difficulty
Fill in:
65. He was allowed to sleep ________ he had finished his homework. A. only/ B. after/ C. till/ D. while
66. ________ you meet my son in the market, ask him to come home at once. A. Will/ B. Would/ C. While/ D. Should
67. We shall fail ________ we are industrious.
A. though/ B. unless/ C. until/ D. even
68. You are ready to go, ________ ?
A. isn't it/ B. is that so/ C. aren't you/ D. are you
69. You have played a great role, for ________ your help I possibly would have landed myself in a problem.
A. after/ B. without/ C. despite/ D. unless
70. The higher you go, the more difficult it ________ to breathe. A. has become/ B. became/ C. becomes/ D. is becoming
71. Kanak is endowed ________ many great qualities.
A. in/ B. by/ C. with/ D. of
72. He is the friend ________ I trust most. A. him/ B. who/ C. whom/ D. which
73. What a sensation it would cause if it ________ now discovered that such a man had left behind a diary.
A. is/ B. were/ C. be/ D. Was
Improve the bracketed part:
74. If she had told me about her problem I (would have helped) her.
A. can help/ B. will help/ C. would help/ D. would helped/ E. No improvement
75. He always (claims to be superior than) everyone in his company.
A. claims to be superior to/ B. claimed to superiority over/ C. claim to be superior to/ D. claims superiority for/ E. No improvement
76. (What does it matter most) is the quality of the goods that we require.
A. What does it matter more/ B. What matters most/ C. What it matters more/ D. No improvement
77. Before the doctor (comes), the patient (had been) escaped from the ward.
A. came- had/ B. arrived- had been/ C. reached- has/ D. No correction required
78. Try to be diplomatic when you refuse any invitation, (so far not) to cause bad feelings.
A. so as not/ B. if as far not/ C. as far not/ D. since then not
79. Manisha purchased (the very good) of all the saris kept in the shop.
A. the very better/ B. the most good/ C. the better/ D. the best
80. Many a man (have died of cancer.)
A. has died of cancer/ B. have been dying of cancer/ C. have died from cancer/ D. No improvement
81. Young men and women should get (habituated) to reading and writing about current affairs.
A. trained/ B. used/ C. prepared/ D. No improvement
Find the synonyms:
82. ABEYANCE- A. Hatred/ B. Abstinence/ C. Temporary suspension/ D. Memory
83. PRIVATION- A. Secrecy/ B. Deprivation/ C. Dominance/ D. Imprisonment
84. PROPRIETY- A. Cultivate land/ B. Brand name/ C. Rightness/ D. Market share
85. TO DEBILITATE- A. To weaken/ B. To support/ C. To outlaw/ D. To honour
86. KNAVE- A. Traditional/ B. Futuristic/ C. A dishonest person/ D. Novice
87. ACERBIC- A. Childish/ B. Arrogant/ C. Furious/ D. Bitter
88. FINESSE- A. Gist/ B. Charm/ C. Softness/ D. Skill
Find the antonyms:
89. PROCRASTINATE- A. To adjudicate/ B. To teach/ C. To help others/ D. To be prompt
90. TERSE- A. Nasty/ B. Advanced/ C. Impure/ D. Detailed
91. PROCLIVITY- A. Weakness/ B. Disgust/ C. Disinclination/ D. Speed
92. THRIFTY- A. Miserly/ B. Generous/ C. Helpful/ D. Kind
93. DEBILITATE- A. Bedevil/ B. Strengthen/ C. Repress/ D. Delude
94. LOQUACIOUS- A. Sentimental/ B. Soothing/ C. Soporific/ D. Taciturn
95. COPIOUS- A. Unprecedented/ B. Shaky/ C. Shortage/ D. Imitable
Narration:
96. The karate teacher asked me why I had been absent the day before.
(A) The karate teacher said to me, "Why are you absent the day before ?"
(B) The karate teacher said to me, "Were you absent the day before?"
(C) The karate teacher said to me, "Why were you absent yesterday ?"
(D) The karate teacher said to me, "Why are you absent yesterday ?"
97. Mr. Robinson asked his son what he wanted to be when he grew up.
(A) Mr. Robinson said , " My son, what did you want to be when you grew up ? "
(B) Mr. Robinson said , " My son , What would you be when you grow up ? "
(C) "My son, " said Mr. Robinson , " What will you be when you grow up ? ''
(D) "My son , " said Mr. Robinson , " What do you want to be when you grow up ? "
98. The boys respectfully wished their teacher good morning.
(A) "Good morning , Madam, " said the boys to the teacher.
(B) "Good morning , Madam, " said the boys to their teacher.
(C) "Good morning," said the boys to their teacher.
(D) "Good morning," said the boys to the teacher.
99. She said, " I am sorry, I am not able to submit those papers ".
(A) She apologized for not being able to submit those papers.
(B) She exclaimed with sorrow that she was sorry and she will not be able to submit those papers.
(C) She said she was sorry , she is not able to submit those papers.
(D) She said that she was sorry and she will not be able to submit those papers.
100. She said to me, " I'm going shopping. Can I get you something? "
(A) She said she was going shopping and asked if she could get me something.
(B) She said she is going shopping and asked if she could get me something.
(C) She said she was going shopping and said to me if I wanted something.
(D) She said she was going shopping and asked if I wanted something.
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