Practice set 7.

In the question given below , some of the sentences have errors and some are correct . Find out which part of a sentence has  an error and corresponding to the appropriate answer (a) , (b) , and (c) . If a sentence is free from errors , corresponding to answer (d) .

1.   It was in 2006 (a) that we first flew (b) to the united states (c) no error (d).

2.   The children's dog (a) slept quietly (b) in their uncle's house (c) no error (d) .

3.   When Anand reached the village , (a) he found that (b) reports about him preceded him . (c) no error (d) .

4.   Our success or our failure (a) largely depend (b) upon our actions . (c) no error (d) .

5.   The poor man (a) poisoned him (b) and his own children . (c) no error (d)

   

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In the questions given below , sentence are given with blanks to filled in with an appropriate words . Four alternatives are suggested for each question . Choose the correct alternative out of the four .

6. It was said of Akbar that he rarely ______ more than three hours a day .

(a) Sleeps 

(b) Is sleeping

(c) Had slept

(d) Slept

7. As the bare mountains turned green , the people found _____ looking forward to spring .

(a) They

(b) Then

(c) Their

(d) Themselves

8.  We must _____ help to the people hit by the cyclone .

(a) Contribute

(b) Summon

(c) Impart

(d) Render

9. The metals and minerals sector _______ currently highly volatile .

(a) Are 

(b) Is

(c) Was

(d) were

10. We should not mix with those people who have an _____ reputation .

(a) Unsavoury

(b) Unsteady

(c) Unsafe

(d) Unsatisfied

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In the questions , out of the four alternatives , choose the one which best express the meaning of the given word .

11. Discriminate

(a) Compare

(b) Distinguish

(c) Comprehend

(d) Connect

12. Appear

(a) See

(b) Allow

(c) Seem

(d) Enter

13. Cease

(a) Stop

(b) Lapse 

(c) Close

(d) Arrest

14. Liability

(a) Debt 

(b) Debit

(c) Asset

(d) Credit

15. Integration

(a) Symmetry

(b) Unity

(c) Coordination

(d) Compromise

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In the given question choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word .

16.  Neat 

(a) Sloppy

(b) Fragrant

(c) Spruce

(d) Orderly

17.  Wicked 

(a) Cunning

(b) Good

(c) Tricky

(d) Crooked

18. Block

(a) Clean

(b) Ease 

(c) Cure

(d) Clear

19. Vanity

(a) Honesty

(b) Truthfulness

(c) Modesty

(d) Decency

20.  Negligent

(a) Inattentive

(b) Imprudent

(c) Insignificant

(d) Careful

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In these questions , four alternatives are given for the bold idiom / phrase . Choose the alternative which best express the meaning of the given idiom / phrase .

21.  Unless you grease his palms he will not do your work .

(a) Talk to him

(b) Flatter him

(c) Beat him

(d) Bribe him

22.  The police closed the book on the murder case .

(a) Solved the case of 

(b) Stopped working on

(c) Handed the case over to another agency

(d) Refused to take up 

23.  His arguments cut no ice with me

(a) Had no influence on me 

(b) Did not hurt me 

(c) Did not benefit me

(d) did not make me proud 

24.  There was a job for me to cut my teeth on

(a) To grain experience

(b) To try

(c) To sharpen my wits 

(d) To earn a decent salary

25.  The carrot and stick policy pays dividends in every organisation .

(a) Fair and foul 

(b) Continuous vigilance 

(c) Democratic

(d) Reward and punishment .

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In the given questions , a part of the sentence is bold . Below are given alternatives to the bold part at  (a) , (b) and  (c) which may improve the sentence . Choose the correct alternative . In case no improvement is needed , then your answer is (d) . 

26. The increasing sale of luxuries is an index of the country's prosperity .

(a) Appendix

(b) Pointer

(c) Mark

(d) No improvement 

27. When are you starting to write to your friend ?

(a) Wanting
(b) Going 
(c) Thinking
(d) No improvement


28.  If i was you I would not sign the document 

(a) If I have been you
(b) If I were you
(c) If i had been you
(d) No improvement


29.  I prefer to ride than to walk

(a) Ride to walk
(b) Riding than walking 
(c) Riding to walking
(d) No improvement

30. They were astonished through his failure in the examination .

(a) From
(b) At
(c) With
(d) No improvement


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In the questions given below , out of four alternatives , choose the one which can be substituted for the given words / sentences .

31. One who intervenes between two or more parties to settle difference

(a) Neutral

(b) Intermediary

(c) Judge

(d) Connoisseur

32.  The absence of law and order

(a) Rebellion

(b) Mutiny

(c) Revolt

(d) Anachy

33. A voice that cannot be heard

(a) Unheard

(b) Faint

(c) Audible

(d) Inaudible

34. High sea waves caused by underwater earthquake 

(a) Tsunami 

(b) Tornado

(c) Hurricane 

(d) Cyclone

35. To give one's authority to another

(a) Assign

(b) Delegate

(c) Represent

(d) Designate

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In these question , groups of four words are given . In each group , one word is correctly spelt . . . Find the correctly spelt .

36. 

(a) Occurence 

(b) Occurrence

(c) Ocurence

(d) Occurance

37.

(a) Pidistrian

(b) Pedistrian

(c) Pedestrian

(d) Pidestrian

38. 

(a) Budgetery

(b) Bugetary

(c) Budgetary

(d) Budgetry

39.

(a) Embarrassed

(b) Embarassed

(c) Embarrased

(d) Embarased

40.

(a) Seperately

(b) Separately

(c) Seperately

(d) Separatly

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In the following passage , 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 .

When Anil passed his final university examination and got his ___ he decided to ___ and invited all his friends to a party to be ____ the following Sunday . He spent most of that Saturday ___ things ready and at 7.40 the first guest arrived . After that a steady ___ people ___and Anil was busy chatting to people and introducing them to one another . Anil had a wide ____ of friends and not everyone at the party knew everyone _____.  A party is always a good way to break the ____ and get people taking , Anil thought . The party soon got going and there was a feeling of relief at the ___ that examinations were over and that a long summer holiday lay ahead . 

41. (a) licence  (b) bachelorhood  (c) degree  (d) diploma 
42. (a) celebrate  (b) feast  (c) entertain  (d) commemorate 
43. (a) planned  (b) celebrated  (c) offered  (d) held 
44. (a) preparing  (b) putting  (c) getting  (d) doing 
45. (a) system  (b) current  (c) river  (d) movement 
46. (a) turned out  (b) turned up  (c) turned in  (d) turned down 
47. (a) number  (b) group  (c) circle  (d) round 
48. (a) else  (b) other  (c) different   (d) person 
49. (a) silence  (b) atmosphere  (c) monotony  (d) ice 
50. (a) subject  (b) point  (c) fact  (d) matter 

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                                          Answers

1. (d)     2. (c)    3. (c)     4. (b)     5. (b)     6. (d)    7. (d)     8. (d)     9. (b)     10. (a)     11. (b)

12. (c)     13. (a)     14. (a)     15. (b)     16. (a)     17. (c)     18. (d)     19. (c)     20. (d)     21. (d)

22. (b)     23. (a)     24. (a)     25. (d)     26. (d)     27. (b)     28. (b)     29. (c)     30. (b)     31. (b)

32. (d)     33. (d)     34. (a)     35. (a)     36. (b)     37. (c)     38. (c)     39. (a)    40. (b)     41. (c)
                                                                                                                                                                          

42. (a)  43. (d)     44. (c)     45 (a)     46. (a)     47. (c)     48. (a)     49. (d)     50. (b).

Practice set 6.

Out of the four alternatives , choose the one which best express the meaning of a given word

1.   Ferocious

(a)  Violent
(b)  Tame
(c)  Polite
(d)  Refined

2.  Primitive

(a) New
(b) Current
(c) Ancient
(d) Foreign

3. Abhor 

(a) Cherish
(b) Hate
(c) Relish
(d) Rejoice


4. Loathe

(a) Liberate
(b) Love
(c) Detest
(d) Appreciate


5. Impostor

(a) Biased
(b) Loyalist
(c) Cheat
(d) Friend



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Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word

6.  Gain

(a) loose
(b) Fall
(c) Lost
(d) Lose


7.  Preliminary

(a) Final
(b) First
(c) Secondary
(d) Initial


8.  Defiance

(a) Anxiety
(b) Obedience
(c) Suspicion
(d) Dismay


9.  Lucid

(a) Glory
(b) Noisy
(c) Obscure
(d) Distinct


10. Stringent

(a) General
(b) Vehement
(c)  Lenient
(d)  Magnanimous


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Four alternatives are given for the idiom / phrase . Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom / phrase .

11. To be at one's wit's end

(a) To be unhappy 

(b) To be surely perplexed

(c) To forget everything 

(d) To go mad

12. To be on the horn's of a dilemma

(a) To be in a fix

(b) To be jinxed

(c) To be confused

(d) To be ulterly sore

13. To be under a cloud

(a) To be in the dark
(b) To be hidden
(c) To be suspicious
(d) To be in disgrace


14. To beat a retreat 

(a) To fight the enemy
(b) To take rest
(c) To withdraw
(d) To hide from the enemy


15.  To break the ice

(a) To break the news
(b) To break a painful silence
(c) To start the work
(d) To keep cool


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In the following questions , a part of the sentence is bold . Below are given alternatives to the underline part at  (a) , (b) , and  (c) which may improve the sentence . Choose the correct alternatives . In case no improvement is needed , your answer is (d) .

16.  Several disciples follow the footsteps of their guru .

(a) Follow in
(b) Follow on
(c) Are following
(d) No improvement


17. I did no see him since he wrote last

(a) I could not see him
(b) I shall not see him
(c) I have not seen him
(d) No improvement


18. Who will provide relief to the poor in this country

(a) Money
(b) Succor
(c) Shelter
(d) No improvement


19. Most of the non-western countries have been subject either to total colonial rule or varying degrees of economic control and their native population has either been destroyed or westernized .

(a) Has been subject to either
(b) Either have been subject to
(c) Have been either subjected to
(d) No improvement.


20.  Strenuous as it was, they went on with their task .

(a) Since it was
(b) Because it was
(c) Although it was
(d) No improvement


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Group of four words are given . Choose the misspelt word .

21.
(a) Deceive
(b) Perceive
(c) Penance
(d) Tendancy


22.
(a) Suicide
(b) Summarize
(c) Neice
(d) Neigh


23.
(a) Nuptial
(b) Nephew
(c) Neighbour
(d) Exaggeration


24.
(a) Conquer
(b) Passenger
(c) Variety
(d) Retalitate


25.
(a) Sattire
(b) Scullery
(c) Weighty
(d) Height

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Out of the four alternatives , choose the one which can be substituted for the given words / sentence .

26. Present opposing arguments or evidence 

(a) Criticize
(b) Rebuff
(c) Reprimand
(d) Rebut

27. The policy of extending a country's empire and influence

(a) Communism
(b) Internationalism
(c) Capitalism
(d) Imperialism


28.  Of outstanding significance 

(a) Monumental
(b) Rational
(c) Ominous
(d) Evident


29. Code of diplomatic etiquette and precedence

(a) Statesmanship
(b) Formalism
(c) Hierarchy
(d) Protocol


30. To issue a thunderous verbal attack

(a) Languish
(b) Animate
(c) Fulminate
(d) Invigorate


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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 .

Urban civilization is mainly dominated _______ white collared people . Their educational level is high . They ________ better learning opportunities . Migrated people cannot cope with the ______ of the cities .They get food and money just adequate to maintain themselves in a _____ better way. But there is a ____ of dwelling , sanitation , water supply and other ______ are not ________. Therefore , the urban civilization also shows ________ .On the one hand , there are skyscrapers and on the other hand , there are ______ coming up. Such an imbalance is very ______ in any of the metropolitan cities.

31. (a) against  (b) by  (c) at  (d) over
32. (a) provide  (b) expect  (c) plan  (d) assume
33. (a) traffic  (b) people  (c) glamour  (d) requirements
34. (a) still  (b) no  (c) slightly  (d) alarmingly
35. (a) system  (b) utility  (c) problem  (d) privacy
36. (a) problems  (b) needs  (c) demands  (d) priorities
37. (a) required  (b) important  (c) remarkable  (d) essential
38. (a) sympathy  (b) respect  (c) indifference  (d) disparity
39. (a) bungalows  (b) hutments  (c) playgrounds  (d) houses
40. (a) appropriate  (b) encouraging  (c) striking  (d) rare

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Some of the sentences have errors and some are correct . Find out which part of a sentence has an error and corresponding to the appropriate letter  (a) , (b) and  (c) . If a sentence is free form error , then mark (d) .

41.  Neeraj said  (a) that he would rather fail than copying  (b) in the examination . (c) no error (d) .

42.  You will come (a) to my party tomorrow  (b) isn't it (c) no error (d) .

43.  He is not to blame  (a) for what has happens (b) for he is in no way connected with it . (c) no error (d).

44.  The man told to her  (a) that he had not brought  (b) his dog out for a walk as he was afraid that it would rain (c) no error (d) .

45.  If  I am you  (a) I would have seen to it  (b) that I won the prize (c) no error (d).


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Sentences are given with blanks to be filled i with an appropriate words . Four alternatives are suggested for each question . Choose the correct alternative .

46.  Many areas of the city were _____ into darkness for several hours .

(a) Spread
(b) Plunged
(c) Merged
(d) Deep

47. Find the _____ that accompany these cartoons .

(a) Topics
(b) Titles
(c) Captions
(d) Headings

48. I don't really know how to ____ the problem .

(a) Tackle
(b) Cope
(c) Draw
(d) Erase

49. The passengers were afraid but the caption _____ them that there was no danger .

(a) Promised
(b) Assured
(c) Advised
(d) Counselled

50.  The park _____ as for as the river .

(a) Extends
(b) Advances
(c) Enlarges
(d) Emerges

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                                         Answers

1. (a)     2. (c)    3. (b)     4. (c)     5. (c)     6. (d)    7. (a)     8. (b)     9. (c)     10. (c)     11. (b)

12. (a)     13. (d)     14. (c)     15. (b)     16. (a)     17. (c)     18. (b)     19. (d)     20. (c)     21. (d)

22. (c)     23. (c)     24. (d)     25. (a)     26. (d)     27. (d)     28. (a)     29. (d)     30. (c)     31. (b)

32. (a)     33. (a)     34. (c)     35. (a)     36. (c)     37. (c)     38. (d)     39. (b)    40. (a)     41. (b)
                                                                                                                                                                         

42. (c)  43. (a)     44. (a)     45 (a)     46. (b)     47. (c)     48. (a)     49. (b)     50. (a).

                                  

Practice set 5.

Sentence are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word . Four alternatives are given for each question. Choose the correct alternative .

1.  I was astounded at his _____ lack of knowledge about the continent of Africa .

(a) Abundant 

(b) Colossal

(c) Huge

(d) Great

2. He felt no _______ as he plunged the knife into her back .

(a) Qualns

(b) Scruple

(c) Conscience

(d) Morals

3. The manner in which bombs exploded in five trains with in a short span of time suggests that it is a part of a _________ .

(a) Game

(b) Conspiracy

(c) Victory

(d) Sabotage

4.  You've only three months to complete the course , don't give _______ now .

(a) Out

(b) Away

(c) Up

(d) Off

5.  The traveler slept under the ______ shade of banyan tree .

(a) Cold

(b) Cool

(c) Cooling

(d) Dark

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Some of the sentences have errors and some are correct . Find out which part of a sentence has an error and corresponding to the appropriate (a) , (b) and  (c) .If a sentence is free from errors , then option (d) .

6.  It is unfortunate that  (a) many youngsters get  (b) addicted to gamble  (c) no error (d) .

7..  When we consider all the factors , which are many  (a) the number of school dropouts  (b) are quite disturbing  (c) no error (d) .

8.  She has never  (a) approve of him  (b) working as a clerk . (c) no error .(d)

9.  At the station  (a) I'll hire a coolie (b) to carry my baggage's (c) no error (d) .

10.  The number of marks carried by each question  (a) are indicated  (b) at the end of the question . (c)

no error (d) .

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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 .

Each species has its special place or habitat . An ______ bird-watcher can look at ______ forest,  meadow    , lake, Swamp or field and _______ almost exactly what birds he _______ find there _______ birds are found all over the world , others ______ themselves to certain areas . Still _____ migrate from one country to another in _______ in search of warmth and ______ and then return in spring ______ the season is more favourable .

11. (a) expert  (b) experienced  (c) advanced  (d) active
12. (a) the  (b) some  (c) a  (d) certain
13. (a) predict  (b) suggest  (c) prophecy  (d) calculate
14. (a) should  (b) must  (c) might  (d) will
15. (a) more  (b) some  (c) most  (d) all
16. (a) keep  (b) entrust  (c) confine  (d) involve
17. (a) some  (b) others  (c) few  (d) all
18. (a) winter  (b) summer  (c) spring  (d) autumn
19. (a) seeds  (b) crops  (c) fruit  (d) food
20. (a) while  (b) until  (c) after  (d) when 

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Out of the four alternatives choose the one which can be substituted for the given words / sentence.

21.  A man of odd habits 

(a) Eccentric
(b) Cynical
(c) Introvert
(d) Moody

22. Deriving pleasure from inferring pain on others 

(a) Sadism
(b) Malevolence
(c) Bigotry 

(d) Masochism .

23. One who thinks that human nature is essentially evil 

(a) Agnostic .
(b) Cynic
(c) Skeptic
(d)Misogynist

24. One who can not be corrected

(a) Invulnerable
(b) Hardened
(c) Incurable
(d) Incorrigible

25. One who has suddenly gained new wealth , power or prestige 

(a) Aristocrat
(b) Affluent
(c) Maverick
(d) Parvenu

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Groups of four words are given . Choose the misspelt word .

26. 

(a) Adiction

(b) Quintessence

(c) Adhere

(d) Spontaneous

27.

(a) Brulse

(b) Aristocracy

(c) Courtesy

(d) Hygene

28. 

(a) Mischievous

(b) Heap

(c) Ascetic

(d) Weap

29. 

(a) Nenesis

(b) Nector

(c) Occlude

(d) Oblique

30. 

(a) Superficial

(b) Neither

(c) Reighn

(d) Fight 

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 In the following  questions , a sentence is given which / a part of which may need improvement . Alternatives are given at  (a) , (b) and (c) which may be a better option . In was no improvement is needed then choose  (d) .

31.  What do you for go to school ?

(a) For what do you go to school .

(b) What do you go to school for ?

(c) What do you go for to school ?

(d) No improvement .

32.   He pleased the directors and this completed his report in good time .

(a) He pleased the directors in good time and this completed his report 

(b) He completed his report in good time and this pleased the directors

(c) He pleased the directors and completed his report and this in good time 

(d) No improvement .

33. The courtiers used to tell the king how efficient an administrator he was all day long 

(a) The courtiers all day long used to tell the king how efficient an administrator he was

(b) The courtiers used all day long to tell the king how efficient an administrator he was

(c)  The courtiers used to tell the king all day how efficient an administrator he was

(d) No improvement . 

34. Every Saturday I go out shopping 

(a) For Shops 

(b) To  Shopping

(c)  For Shop

(d)  No improvement .

35. We had  a grand party and we enjoyed very much 

(a)  We have a grand party and we enjoyed very much 

(b)  We had a grand party to enjoy very much

(c)   We had a grand party and we enjoyed ourselves very much

(d)   No improvement .

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Four alternatives are given for the idiom / phrase . Choose the alternative which best express the meaning of the idioms / phrase .

36.  To have an axe to grind

(a) A private end to serve
(b) To far to arouse interest
(c) To have no result
(d) To work for both sides

37. To cry wolf

(a)  To listen eagerly
(b)  To give false alarm
(c)  To turn pale
(d)  To keep off starvation

38.  To end in smoke

(a) To make completely understand
(b) To ruin oneself
(c)  To excite great applause
(d)  To overcome someone


39.  To throw in someone's eye

(a)  To deceive
(b)  To claim an equal share
(c)  To be the cause of destruction
(d)  To make someone blind


40.  In cold blood

(a) Deliberately
(b) Honestly
(c) Clumsy
(d) To restrain oneself .


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Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word .

41. Minor 

(a) Big

(b) Major

(c) Tall 

(d) Heavy

42. Revealed

(a) Denied

(b) Concealed

(c) Ignored

(d) Overlooked

43. Hypocritical

(a) Gentle 

(b) Sincere

(c) Amiable

(d) Dependable 

44. Fickle

(a) Courageous

(b) Sinecure

(c) Steadfast

(d) Humble

45. Abound

(a) Shine

(b) Lack

(c) Suffice

(d) Fail

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Out of the four alternatives choose the one which best express the meaning of the given word .

46.  Lethargy

(a)  Excitement

(b)  Vigor

(c)   Haziness

(d)   Vivaciousness

47.  Placid 

(a) Calm

(b) Agitated

(c) Worried

(d) Passionate

48. Humility 

(a) Pride

(b) Modestly

(c) Boldness 

(d) Arrogance

49.  Elate 

(a) Please 

(b) Disgrace 

(c) Disgust

(d) Inspire

50.  Relevant 

(a) Trivial

(b) Urgent

(c) Appropriate

(d) Weak .

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                                         Answers

1. (b)     2. (c)    3. (b)     4. (a)     5. (b)     6. (b)    7. (c)     8. (b)     9. (c)     10. (c)     11. (d)

12. (a)     13. (a)     14. (a)     15. (c)     16. (b)     17. (b)     18. (d)     19. (c)     20. (a)     21. (d)

22. (d)     23. (b)     24. (a)     25. (a)     26. (c)     27. (b)     28. (a)     29. (d)     30. (a)     31. (c)

32. (d)     33. (c)     34. (b)     35. (b)     36. (a)     37. (a)     38. (b)     39. (b)    40. (a)     41. (b)
                                                                                                                                                                         

42. (c)  43. (b)     44. (b)     45 (b)     46. (c)     47. (d)     48. (c)     49. (a)     50. (c).

Practice set 4

 Read the following passage and mark the correct answer to question which are based on the passage .

The two dominate features of our age are science and democracy . They have come to stay . we cannot ask educated people to accept the deliverance of faith without rational evidences .What ever we are called upon to accept must be justified and supported by reason . Otherwise our religious beliefs will be reduced to wishful thinking . Modern man must learn to live with a religion which commends itself to his intellectual conscience , to the spirit of science . Besides , religion should be the sustaining faith of democracy which insists on the intellectual and spiritual development of ever human being irrespective of his caste , creed , community , or race . Any religion which divides man from or supports privileges , exploitation  , wars , cannot commend itself us today .

1.   In the passage it is said that democracy

(a) should aim at the intellectual growth of all people

(b) should strengthen religion 

(c) should work for spiritual development of every human being 

(d) Both 'a' and 'c'

2.  Which of the following is correct ?

(a) A good religion supports wars if necessary

(b) A good religion grants a number of privileges to people 

(c) A good religion divides man from man 

(d) A good religion supports democratic system 

3. The writer of the passage stresses the importance of 

(a)  Religion 

(b)  Science 

(c)  Science and democracy

(d)  Democracy

4. The writer says that 

(a) educated people are likely to accept faith not supported by reason 

(b) people should have unquestionable faith in religion 

(c) Faith and reason are two separate entities 

(d) faith without rational evidence may not be acceptable to the educated people

5.  What , according to the writer , is the role of religion in the present age ?

(a) To promote rational thinking 

(b) To inculcate scientific spirit in man 

(c) To strengthen faith in democracy 

(d) To develop faith in God .

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Some of the sentences have errors and some are correct . Find out which part of a sentences has an error corresponding to the appropriate letter (a) , (b) and (c) . If the sentences is free from error then mark (d).

6.   With little patience  (a) you will be able to (b) cross the hurdle (c) no error (d) .

7.   The reason why  (a) he was rejected  (b) was because he was too young  (c) no error (d).

8.   Since we are friends (a) there should be no secret  (b) between you and  I  (c) no error  (d).

9.   If I will have the time  (a) I shall try and make it  (b) to the zoo this afternoon  (c) no error (d) .

10. We are four brother and sister living in this house  (a) but neither of us is (b) satisfied with it . (c) no error (d) .

    

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Some of the words have been left out . First read the passage over and try to understand what it about . Then , fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives .

Recent discoveries ________  that Indians of early days ________ to have been _______ civilised _____ many ways . They had massive public buildings and comfortable dwelling houses _________ mostly of brick. They had _______ arrangements _________ good sanitation and an elaborate drainage system . They knew how to write  _______ their languages , Which has not yet been _______ was not alphabetic but syllabic _________ the Sumerian language .

11.                                                                                               12.                                                 

(a) Shown             (b) Derived                                                      (a) Intend            (b) Decided      
(c) Investigated     (d) Seen                                                          (c) Appear          (d) Proved

13.                                                                                               14.
(a) Intermittently    (b) Highly                                                         (a) On                 (b) Under
(c) Positively         (d) Rarely                                                         (c) Through         (d)  In

15.                                                                                               16.                                                      
(a) Designed          (b) Formulated                                                 (a) Less               (b) Ignored
(c) Built                 (d) Construct                                                    (c) Made             (d) Started

17.                                                                                                18.
(a) In spite             (b) Against                                                        (a) But                  (b) Because
(b) For                  (d) From                                                            (c) While               (d) Since

19..                                                                                                20.
(a) Written             (b) Desciphered                                                (a) Across            (b) Closely
(c) Formed             (d) Talked                                                        (c) Before             (d) Like



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Out of the four alternatives choose the one which can be substituted for the given words / sentence . 

21.   A person who is skilled in Horsemanship 

(a) Cavalier

(b) Equestrian

(c) Jockey

(d) Cavalryman

22.  One who can use either of his hands with ease 

(a) Amateur

(b) Expert

(c) Ambidextrous

(d) Gluttonous

23. A short walk for pleasure or exercise 

(a) Jog

(b) Stroll

(c) Gallop

(d) Promenade

24.  To send an unwanted person out of the country

(a) Exclude

(b) Ostracise

(c) Deport 

(d) Expatriate

25.  Walking in sleep

(a) Somniloquism

(b) Somnambulism

(c) Obsession

(d) Hallucination

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Groups of four words are given . Find the misspelt word .

26.

(a) Democracy

(b) Advocacy

(c) Hyphim

(d) Hurdle

27.

(a) Slight

(b) Shoot

(c) Thrift

(d) Sutble

28.

(a) Government

(b) Professional

(c) Grammar 

(d) Introduction

29.

(a) Achieve 

(b) Menace

(c) Governance

(d) Affectionate 

30.

(a) Foundry

(b) Frontier

(c) Fallacy

(d) Flannel

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Out of the four alternatives , choose the one which best express the meaning of the given word .

31.   Entice

(a)  Dissuade
(b)  Lure
(c)  Liberate
(d)  Renounce

32.  Boisterous

(a) Restrained
(b) Tame
(c) Rowdy
(d) Clam

33.  Obdurate
(a) Amenable
(b) Gentle
(c) Susceptible
(d) Stubborn

34.  Blithe
(a) Morose
(b) Free spirited
(c) Shun
(d) Gullible

35. Acquiesce
(a) To agree to
(b) Demur
(c) Decline
(d) Ridicule


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Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word .

36.  Incessant 

(a) Intermittent

(b) Harsh

(c) Soft 

(d) Constant

37. Resist 

(a) Fight

(b) Accept

(c) Welcome

(d) Repel

38. Reluctant

(a) Wanting 

(b) Willing

(c) Anxious

(d) Eager

39.  Elation

(a) Despondency

(b) Misery

(c) Disappointment

(d) Despair

40.  Expedite

(a) Postpone

(b) Defer

(c) Adjourn

(d) Delay

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Four alternatives are given for the idioms / phrase and bold  italicized in the sentence . Choose the alternative which best express the meaning of the idioms / phrase .

41.   Be in the eye of the strom
(a) Involved in argument
(b) Try hard
(c)  Far in ones effort
(d)  Steal the show

42.  To lose ones marbles
(a) Go crazy
(b) Become poor
(c) Become old
(d) Realize one,s mistake

43.  A lame duck
(a) Slow and dull person
(b) Notorious person
(c) A winner
(d) A person who is in trouble

44.  To turn over a new leaf
(a) Become rich
(b) Make a fresh start
(c) Rags to riches
(d) Enjoy the situation.

45. To pour oil on troubled waters
(a) Harass a troubled person
(b) Succeed in dealing with a difficult situation
(c) Appease  a turbulent  situation
(d) Repeat a thing several times .


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 In each of the following , a part of the sentence is bold . Below each sentence are given some possible substitutions for the bold part . If one of them is better than the bold part , indicate your response against the corresponding letter . If none of the substitutions improve the sentence , indicate  ' No correction required 'or 'No improvement ' as your answer .

46. He plays cricket and tennis also .

(a) both 

(b) besides

(c) too

(d) no improvement

47.  Shivani was really happy while I accepted her invitation for her birthday party .

(a) when

(b) after

(c) as 

(d) no improvement 

48.  The constable was a so big man that he could not run fast enough to catch the thief .

(a) a such big man
(b) so big man
(c) so big a man
(d) such a big man .

49.  I am used to hard work .
(a) hard working
(b) work hard
(c) work hardly
(d) no improvement

50.  He has eaten his food .
(a) has had
(b) has taken
(c) has swallowed
(d) no improvement


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                                           Answers

1. (b)     2. (d)    3. (c)     4. (d)     5. (b)     6. (a)    7. (c)     8. (c)     9. (a)     10. (b)     11. (a)

12. (b)     13. (b)     14. (d)     15. (c)     16. (c)     17. (c)     18. (a)     19. (b)     20. (d)     21. (b)

22. (c)     23. (b)     24. (c)     25. (b)     26. (c)     27. (d)     28. (a)     29. (d)     30. (a)     31. (b)

32. (c)     33. (d)     34. (b)     35. (a)     36. (a)     37. (c)     38. (d)     39. (b)    40. (d)     41. (d)     42. (a)

43. (d)     44. (b)     45 (c)     46. (c)     47. (a)     48. (c)     49. (d)     50. (b).

Practice set 3

Out of the four alternatives choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word .

1.   Fascinate

(a) Disgust 

(b) Charm

(c) Deter

(d) Dissuade

2.   Obnoxious

(a) Awful

(b) Delightful

(c) Suave

(d) Inferior

3.  Turbulent

(a) Organized

(b) Moderate

(c) Unsettled

(d) Provoke

4. Elevate

(a) Halt 

(b) Heighten

(c) Recede

(d) Disgrace

5. Invigorate

(a) Enervate 

(b) Aggravate

(c) Stimulate

(d) Depress

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Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.

6.  Squander

(a) Discard

(b) Board

(c) Collect

(d) Save

7.  Overt 

(a) Converse 

(b) Pervert

(c) Covert

(d) Combined

8. Progressive

(a) Revolutionary

(b) Retrograde

(c) Brave

(d) Outmoded

9. Adversity

(a) Sincerity

(b) Arnimosity

(c) Curiosity

(d) Prosperity

10. Morbid 

(a) Healthy

(b) Cheerful

(c) Inspid

(d) Appealing

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Four alternatives are given for the idioms / phrase . Choose the alternative which best express the meaning of the idioms / phrase .

11. Go into  overdrive

(a) Think in a similar way .

(b) Start working very hard

(c) To be agreeable to learn

(d) Celebrate at one or more places 

12.  Pour oil on troubled waters

(a) Harass a troubled person 

(b) Succeed in dealing with a difficult situation 

(c) Appease a turbulent situation

(d) Repeat something several times 

13. With open arms

(a) Warmly 

(b) Poor

(c) Shamefully

(d) Clearly

14.  In bad odour

(a) Target of other's anger

(b) Be in dispute

(c) Stark failure

(d) Worried about future

15.  Rest on one's oars 

(a) Go extra mile

(b) Be content with one's achievements

(c) Do something in an excited way 

(d) Placate belligements in an argument

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A sentence is given which may need improvement . Alternatives are given at (a) , (b) and (c) below which may be a better option . The area which needs improvement and bold followed by alternatives . In case no improvement is needed , then mark (d) .

16.  If  Indian people are united , this nation can be come a source of strength for the entire world .

(a) Could become a resource of

(b) Can become resourceful for

(c) Would be source is

(d) No improvement

17. All their efforts were direct to promote harmony among various groups of people

(a) Were directing to

(b) Were directed to

(c) Have directed to

(d) No improvement


18.  The local authorities were never bothering to care about the unfortunate happenings

(a)  Were never bothered to

(b) Never bothered to

(c) Were never bothering to

(d) No improvement


19.  What did happen there in the first place is not a matter of our concern ?

(a)  What happens

(b)  What would have happened

(c)  What should have happened

(d) No improvement


20.   This exploitation of the tribals need to be condemned .

(a) Need be condemned

(b) Needs condemnation

(c) Needs to be condemned

(d) No improvement

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Groups of four words are given . Find the misspelt word .

21. 

(a) Lantern

(b) Labourer

(c) Precareous

(d) Lather


22.
(a) Practice

(b) Lice

(c) Paradice

(d) Advice

23.
(a) Surender

(b) Qualification

(c) sustenance

(d) Movable

24.
(a) Appeal

(b) Appetite

(c) Approval

(d) Appology

25.
(a) Bearer

(b) Admiror

(c) Stolen

(d) Beaten

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Out of the four alternatives , choose the one which can be substituted for the given words / sentence.

26.  A disease which spreads by contact 

(a) Incurable

(b) Infectious disease

(c) Contagious disease

(d) Fatal disease .

27. A remedy for all diseases 

(a) Narcotics

(b) Antiseptic

(c) Panacea

(d) Tonic.

28. A man who rarely speaks the truth 

(a) crook

(b) Liar

(c) scoundrel

(d) Hypocrite.

29. An office which has no work but high salary 

(a) Panacea

(b) Gratuitous

(c) Fortuitous

(d) Sinecure

30. That which is found everywhere

(a) Iquitous

(b) Ubiquitous

(c) Littoral

(d) Temporal.


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In each of the following passage , some 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 .

About 60 percent of the human body is water . If you could _______ out a human being like a _____ you would obtain about _____ this water which is not like _____ water because of the substances it ______ is necessary to the life of the _______about  a gallon of it is ______the blood vessels and is ______ circulating by the heart  . This _____ bathes all the cells of the body in a _____ stream . The water also acts as a conductor of heat through the body .

31. (a) work  (b) wrench  (c) press  (d) squeeze
32. (a) lemon  (b) mango  (c) fruit  (d) banana
33. (a) juice  (b) pulp  (c) water  (d) liquid
34. (a) usual  (b) ordinary  (c) common  (d) normal
35. (a) dissolves  (b) carries  (c) includes  (d) contains
36. (a) body  (b) physique  (c) man  (d) human being
37. (a) on  (b) up  (c) in  (d) through
38. (a) continued  (b) made  (c) got  (d) kept
39. (a) liquid  (b) water  (c) juice  (d) matter
40. (a) constant  (b) regular  (c) normal  (d) steady . 

                                

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Some of the sentences have errors and some are correct . Find out which part has an error and corresponding to the appropriate letter (a) , (b) and (c) . If  the sentences is error free , mark (d).

41.  Both of you two  (a) can come with me  (b) to the play tonight . (c) No error (d).

42.  The chargers in this hospital  (a) are less than  (b) the hospital near my house  (c) No error (d).

43. The brakes and steering failed  (a) and the bus ran down the hill  (b) without anyone being able to control it . (c) No error (d) .

44. The tall three girls  (a) had left  (b) the day before  (c) No error (d) .

45. Wherever they go  (a) Indians easily adopt to (b) local circumstances . (c) No error (d) .

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In each of the following questions , the first and the last parts of the sentences are numbered 1 and 6 , respectively . The rest of the sentences is split into four parts and named  P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order .Read the sentence and find out which of the four Combinations is correct . Then , find the correct answer . 

46. 1.  As we move 

      P.  we face increasing numbers of stressful events

      Q.  for instance

      R.  through middle age

      S.  that are not 

      6.  easily controlled .

(a) SRQP    (b) PSRQ    (c) QPSR    (d) RQPS .

47. 1.  A study 

      P.  success increases

      Q. concludes that 

      R.  and chances for

      S.  commitment to future tasks

      6.  future success .

(a) RQPS    (b) SRQP    (c) QPSR    (d) PSRQ .

48. 1.  Putting it another way 

      P.  what we see as our

      Q. our goals throughout our lives 

      R.  we are constantly resetting 

      S.  in response to 

      6.  wins and losses.

(a) RQSP    (b) QPRS     (c) PRSQ   (d) RSQP .

49. 1.  Studies of Nobel laureates show that  

      P.  or encounter professional 

      Q. and have strained relationships with friends and colleagues 

      R.  they often publish less frequently 

      S.  after winning the prize

      6.  envy and rivalry.

(a) SRQP    (b) RQPS   (c) QPSR    (d) PSRQ .

50. 1.  There is  

      P.  no such thing 

      Q. from one nation

      R. as the gift 

      S. of independence 

      6. to another .

(a) SPQR    (b) PRSQ    (c) QPRS    (d) RSPQ .

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                                           Answers

1. (b)     2. (a)    3. (c)     4. (b)     5. (c)     6. (d)    7. (c)     8. (b)     9. (d)     10. (b)     11. (b)

12. (a)     13. (c)     14. (a)     15. (b)     16. (d)     17. (b)     18. (a)     19. (c)     20. (b)     21. (c)

22. (c)     23. (a)     24. (d)     25. (b)     26. (b)     27. (c)     28. (d)     29. (d)     30. (b)     31. (d)

32. (a)     33. (c)     34. (b)     35. (d)     36. (a)     37. (c)     38. (d)     39. (b)    40. (a)     41. (a)     42. (c)

43. (c)     44. (a)     45 (b)     46. (d)     47. (c)     48. (a)     49. (a)     50. (b).