EveryDayQuiz: IMPORTANT SSC CGL ENGLISH QUIZ SET-12 TO 22

#EVERYDAYQUIZ #SSC #IMP #222 QUESTIONS
set-12

1. In the following question, out of the four alternatives,
choose the word which best expresses the meaning
of the given word and click the button corresponding
to it.
RECEPTACLE
1) COMPARTMENT 2) HOLE
3) CONTAINER 4) FUNNEL

c

2. In the following question, out of the four alternatives,
choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the
given word and click the button corresponding to it.
VANITY
1) PRIDE 2) LOVE
3) COURAGE 4) HUMILITY
d

3. Four words are given, out of which only one word is
spelt correctly. Choose the correctly spelt word and
click the button corresponding to it.
1) Acquisision 2) Acqiusition
3) Acquisition 4) Acquisetion
c

Direction (4-6) : In the following questions, one part of
the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of
the sentence has an error and click the button
corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click
the “No error” option.
4. If you permit me to speak the truth (A)/ I shall state
without hesitation (B)/ that you have done a mistake
(C)/ No Error (D)
1) A 2) B
3) C 4) D
c made a mistake

5. I succeeded persuading him (A)/ to come with me (B)/
only after hours of argument (C)/ No Error (D)
1) A 2) B
3) C 4) D
a

succeeded in

6. Vermin (A)/ does much harm (B)/ to crops (C)/ No
Error(D)1) A 2) B
3) C 4) D
b

Direction (7-9) : The sentences given with blanks are to
be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives
are suggested for each question. For each question, choose
the correct alternative and click the button corresponding
to it.
7. Light is _____ than sound.
1) faster 2) more faster
3) sounder 4) lighter
A

8. The man _____ for the purpose never did what was
expected of him.
1) supplied 2) favoured
3) employed 4) cited
C

9. There was a serious _____ between the two brothers.
1) altercation 2) alteration
3) aberration 4) altieration
A

Direction (10-12) : In each of the questions, four
alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the
alternative which best expresses the meaning of the
Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.
10. To give oneself airs
1) Space to breathe 2) Time
3) Acting strange 4) Behaving arrogantly
D

11. At a stone’s throw
1) At a short distance
2) At a place where quarrels take place
3) At a great distance
4) A quarry
A

12. Bone of contention
1) A delicious nonvegetarian item
2) An item which made them content
3) Cause for quarrel
4) A link between them
C

Direction (13 - 15) : Out of the four alternatives, choose
the one which can be substituted for the given words/
sentences and click the button corresponding to it.
13. A person who has lost the protection of the law
1) Outlaw 2) Immigrant
3) Outcast 4) Orphan
1

14. Falsification of documents etc.
1) Xeroxing 2) Forgery
3) Laminating 4) Copying
B

15. To make atonement for one’s sins
1) Expiate 2) Renounce
3) Remonstrate 4) RecantA

17. My mother insists on setting up something everyday
for charity.
1) on 2) in
3) aside 4) No improvement
C

18. He began on a new business venture.
1) embarked 2) begun
3) opened 4) No improvement
A

19. I have to say them the truth.
1) tell 2) state
3) speak 4) No improvement
A

20. The SSB will interview the candidate between 11 a.m.
and 3.00 p.m.
1) 11.00 am to 3 pm 2) 11.00 from 3 pm
3) 11.am by 3.00 pm 4) No improvement
D

SET-13

1. In the following question, out of the four alternatives,
choose the word which best expresses the meaning
of the given word and click the button corresponding
to it.
ADVERSITY
1) CHANCE 2) CAPACITY
3) JOY 4) MISFORTUNE
D

2. In the following question, out of the four alternatives,
choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the
given word and click the button corresponding to it.
TERMINATE
1) CONFINE 2) REPEAL
3) COMMENCE 4) PROGRESS
C

3. Four words are given, out of which only one word is
spelt correctly. Choose the correctly spelt word and
click the button corresponding to it.
1) Quintessance 2) Quintessence
3) Quaintessence 4) Quintassence
B

Direction (4 - 6): In the following questions, one part of
the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of
the sentence has an error and click the button
corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click
the “No error” option.
4. If the farmer got a washing machine(A)/his wife
can(B)/do the laundry quickly(C)/No error(D)
1) A 2) B
3) C 4) D
B

COULD

5. They had often heard(A)/about the ship(B)/they have
to travel on(C)/No error(D)
1) A 2) B
3) C 4) D
D

6. He’d no sooner(A)/seen one continent(B)/when he saw
another(C)/No error(D)
1) A 2) B
3) C 4) D
C

Direction (7 - 9): The sentences given with blanks are to
be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives
are suggested for each question. For each question, choose
the correct alternative and click the button corresponding
to it.
7. The ship with its crew ______ gone to the bottom of
the sea.
1) has 2) have
3) are 4) none
GIVEN B BUT IT SHOULD BE A

8. The peon respectfully asked if he ______ go there
1) may 2) might
3) can 4) will
B

9. I know _____ certain that he has gone to England
1) with 2) of
3) by 4) forD

Direction (10 - 12): In each of the questions, four
alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the
alternative which best expresses the meaning of the
Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.
10. To eat humble pie
1) To eat an unsavoury pie
2) To be served food that is rotten
3) To yield under humiliating circumstances
4) To give in to political pressure
C

11. To end in smoke
1) To fail 2) To create smoke
3) To end 4) To emit smokeA

12. To spill the beans
1) To reveal partial truth 2) To be untidy
3) To reveal a secret 4) To conceal a fact
C

Direction (13 - 15): Out of the four alternatives, choose
the one which can be substituted for the given words/
sentences and click the button corresponding to it.
13. Committing murder in revenge
1) Massacre 2) Vendetta
3) Homicide 4) Regicide
B

14. The thing that can be easily broken
1) Amorphous 2) Brittle
3) Subtle 4) Solid
B

15. An unimportant person
1) Nonagenarian 2) Nonentity
3) Nonpareil 4) Nonconformist
B

Direction (16 - 18): A sentence/a part of the sentence isunderlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined

part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct
alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In
case no improvement is needed, click the button
corresponding to “No improvement”.
16. The tribe lived with different customs
1) on 2) by
3) through 4) No improvementB

17. Dumbfounded by the accusation, he could offer no
serious defence
1) correct 2) certain
3) severe 4) No improvementD

18. Ramu never makes at least a century each time he
plays cricket
1) seldom 2) forever
3) always 4) No improvementC

19. He is given to gambling and drinking
1) given away 2) given in
3) given up 4) No improvementGIVEN ... D...IT SHOUD BE C,,I GUESS

20. I would soon walk than stand in the cold waiting for
the bus
1) hardly 2) longer
3) sooner 4) No improvementC

SET-13

1. In the following question, out of the four alternatives,
choose the word which best expresses the meaning
of the given word and click the button corresponding
to it.
CONTRABAND
1) BURGLED 2) SMUGGLED
3) BAFFLED 4) JUGGLED
B

2. In the following question, out of the four alternatives,
choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the
given word and click the button corresponding to it.
LENIENT
1) STRICT 2) SOLID
3) FORGIVING 4) STOIC
A

3. Four words are given, out of which only one word is
spelt correctly. Choose the correctly spelt word and
click the button corresponding to it.
1) Scarety 2) Scarcity
3) Scarsity 4) Scarecity
B

Direction (4 - 6) : In the following questions, one part of
the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of
the sentence has an error and click the button
corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click
the “No error” option.
4. He was(A) / very kind enough (B) / to invite me (C) /
No Error(D).
1) A 2) B
3) C 4) D
B

5. Police reports claim that (A) / substantial seizure of
cocaine have been made(B) / in the last two
months.(C) /No Error(D).
1) A 2) B
3) C 4) D
B

HAS

6. Every conceivable race and nationality(A) / had its
shared of suffering(B) / in the world wars (C)/No
Error(D).
1) A 2) B
3) C 4) D
B

Direction (7 - 9) : The sentences given with blanks are to
be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives
are suggested for each question. For each question, choose
the correct alternative and click the button corresponding
to it.
7. She __________ him angrily because he made the floor
dirty with his muddy shoes.
1) scold 2) scolds
3) scolded 4) scolding
C

8. He walked along the road wondering what __________
happened and where all the people had gone.
1) had 2) has
3) have 4) it
A

9. The criminal was __________ lest he should escape.1) fetid 2) fettered3) fettled 4) fetedB

Direction (10 - 12) : In each of the questions, four
alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the
alternative which best expresses the meaning of the
Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.
10. Drive home1) Find one’s roots 2) Emphasise3) Refer 4) DrawB

11. To end in smoke
1) End without any practical result
2) End with positive result
3) Die in a burning house
4) Risk everything in a single venture
A

12. A left handed compliment
1) A subtle rebuke
2) Wholesome praise
3) An ambiguous compliment
4) A mild compliment
C

Direction (13 - 15) : Out of the four alternatives, choose
the one which can be substituted for the given words/
sentences and click the button corresponding to it.
13. Experts who scientifically study insects
1) Gerontologists 2) Pathologists
3) Entomologists 4) Ornithologists
C

14. One who pretends to be what he is not
1) Hypocrite 2) Pessimist
3) Optimist 4) Infallible
A

15. A paper/story/poem first written out by hand
1) Handicraft 2) Manuscript
3) Handiwork 4) Thesis
B

Direction (16 - 20):.A sentence/a part of the sentence is
underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined
part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct
alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In
case no improvement is needed, click the button
corresponding to “No improvement”.
16. The interview came alive by satellite from Hollywood
1) came as live 2) came live
3) came up live 4) No improvement
B

17. There was little he could do to save his battered
reputation
1) salvage 2) wreck
3) destroy 4) No improvement
A

18. It is much too important to be made a joke of1) too much important 2) too many important3) very much important 4) No improvementD

19. If he wants farther help, send him to me
1) further 2) much
3) best 4) No improvement
A

20. He jumped on the lake
1) in the 2) into the
3) onto the 4) No improvementB

SET-14

1. In the following question, out of the four alternatives,
choose the word which best expresses the meaning
of the given word and click the button corresponding
to it.
CUPIDITY1) FEAR 2) FRIENDSHIP
3) GREED 4) LOVEC

2. In the following question, out of the four alternatives,
choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the
given word and click the button corresponding to it.
CAPTIVATE
1) DISTRACT 2) OBSCURE
3) IMPRISON 4) RELEASE
A

cap·ti·vate

Attract and hold the interest and attention of; charm.

3. Four words are given, out of which only one word is
spelt correctly. Choose the correctly spelt word and
click the button corresponding to it.
1) Clandistine 2) Clandestine
3) Clandistene 4) Clandestene
B

Direction (4-6) : In the following questions, one part of
the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of
the sentence has an error and click the button
corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click
the “No error” option.
4. Can I have (A) / a loaf of bread (B) / and a jam jar? (C)
/ No error (D)
1) A 2) B
3) C 4) D
C,,A JAR OF JAM

5. Now that I am back at work, (A) / I have beginning
(B) / to feel much better. (C) / No error (D)
1) A 2) B
3) C 4) D
B

BEGUN

6. The artist, plainly a better critic (A) / than painter,
destroyed what (B) / he made over for ten years. (C) /
No error (D)
1) A 2) B
3) C 4) D
C

Direction (7-9) : The sentences given with blanks are to
be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives
are suggested for each question. For each question, choose
the correct alternative and click the button corresponding
to it.
7. Never give your friends _____________ .
1) the cold arm 2) the cold elbow
3) the cold shoulder 4) the cold hand
C

8. My mother upset the kettle of boiling water and
____________ her hand.
1) scalded 2) scolded
3) scorched 4) wounded
A

scald

Injure with very hot liquid or steam.

9. His writings are ___________ mistakes.
1) brooded with 2) burst into
3) replete with 4) boasted ofC

Direction (10-12) : In each of the questions, four
alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the
alternative which best expresses the meaning of the
Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.
10. Cut a sorry figure
1) Did not stand straight
2) Apologised for his remarks
3) Created a wrong impression
4) Made a poor impression
D

11. To take to task
1) Forgave him 2) Slapped him
3) Gave him extra work 4) Reprimanded him
D

12. Bring to light
1) Introduced 2) Revealed
3) Seen 4) Brought to life
B

Direction (13 - 15) : Out of the four alternatives, choose
the one which can be substituted for the given words/
sentences and click the button corresponding to it.
13. A job carrying no salary
1) Honorary 2) Memento
3) Honorarium 4) Memorandum
A

14. Act of stealing something in small quantities
1) Pillage 2) Plagiarise
3) Proliferate 4) PilferageD

15. Pertaining to the west
1) Celestial 2) Occidental
3) Oriental 4) TerrestrialB

17. Unfortunately I did not pass in the examination
1) I did not pass over 2) I did not overcome
3) I did not pass 4) No improvement
C

18. His powerful desire brought about his downfall.
1) His wishful desire 2) His desire for power
3) His eager desire 4) No improvement
B

19. Ramesh laid in the shade of a tree before he could
walk further.
1) lied 2) lay
3) lain 4) No improvementB

20. An education in handling money would imply the
ability to oversee the consequences of overspending
or overborrowing.
1) foresee 2) overlook
3) overvalue 4) No improvementA

SET-15

1. In the following question, out of the four alternatives,
choose the word which best expresses the meaning
of the given word and click the button corresponding
to it.
MASTICATE
1) CHEW 2) CHOKE
3) BITE 4) SWALLOW
A

2. In the following question, out of the four alternatives,
choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the
given word and click the button corresponding to it.
FEROCIOUS
1) MILD 2) SWEET
3) BRUTAL 4) WILD
A

3. Four words are given, out of which only one word is
spelt correctly. Choose the correctly spelt word and
click the button corresponding to it.
1) Alleviate 2) Allaviate
3) Alliveate 4) Allaevate
A

Direction (4-6) : In the following questions, one part of
the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of
the sentence has an error and click the button
corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click
the “No error” option.
4. The reason Janet came dressed (A) / as Lady Gaga
was because she’d been told (B) / it was a costume
party (C) / No error (D).
1) A 2) B
3) C 4) D
B

REMOVE BECAUSE

5. The path to (A) / the famous church passes (B) /
through a forest (C) / No error (D).
1) A 2) B
3) C 4) D
D

6. A first European sailor (A) / who came to India (B) /
was VascodaGama (C) / No error (D).
1) A 2) B
3) C 4) D
A

THE FIRST

Direction (7-9) : The sentences given with blanks are to
be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives
are suggested for each question. For each question, choose
the correct alternative and click the button corresponding
to it.
7. Legislation was passed to punish brokers who
________ their client’s funds.
1) devastate 2) devour
3) defalcate 4) dawdle
C

de·fal·cate

Embezzle (funds with which one has been entrusted).

8. His father was _________ the same business.
1) managing over 2) engaged in
3) endowed with 4) enlisted in
B

9. It is due to this lethargy that the plan fell _____
1) off 2) out
3) through 4) awayC

Direction (10-12) : In each of the questions, four
alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the
alternative which best expresses the meaning of the
Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.
10. Bad blood
1) Shooting 2) Anaemia
3) Enmity 4) Mourning
C

11. To beat about the bush
1) To try to win favours
2) To talk well
3) To talk about relevant things
4) To talk about irrelevant things
D

12. Maiden speech
1) Bachelor’s speech 2) First speech
3) Last speech 4) Extempore speech
B

Direction (13 - 15) : Out of the four alternatives, choose
the one which can be substituted for the given words/
sentences and click the button corresponding to it.
13. A place where money is coined.
1) Bank 2) Mint
3) Firm 4) Parliament
B

14. The process by means of which plants and animals
breathe.
1) Respiration 2) Germination
3) Absorption 4) Transpiration
A

15. One who sneers at the aims and beliefs of his fellow
men.
1) Critic 2) Connoisseur3) Pedant 4) CynicD

17. The judge gave the verdict against the Government.
1) pronounced 2) declared
3) sentenced 4) No improvement

18. The fire service personnel put off the fire with much
difficulty.
1) put on 2) put out
3) put away 4) No improvementB

. put out a fire (third-person singular simple present puts out a fire, present participle putting out a fire, simple past and past participle put out a fire) (idiomatic) To address a problem, especially an unexpected one caused by the incompetence, negligence, or misconduct of another person.

19. He has the irritating habit of playing his own trumpet
all the time.
1) blowing his own trumpet
2) pumping his own trumpet
3) bringing up his own trumpet
4) No improvement
A

20. His illness means he must resign his chairmanship
impromptu.
1) fast 2) forthwith
3) earliest 4) No improvementB

SET-16

1. In the following question, out of the four alternatives,
choose the word which best expresses the meaning
of the given word and click the button corresponding
to it.
LABYRINTH
1) MAZE 2) PATH3) SKYSCRAPER 4) IMPASSE

lab·y·rinth

A complicated irregular network of passages or paths in which it is difficult to find one's way; a maze.

2. In the following question, out of the four alternatives,
choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the
given word and click the button corresponding to it.
BARREN
1) FERTILE 2) ABUNDANT
3) HARSH 4) FALLOW
A

3. Four words are given, out of which only one word is
spelt correctly. Choose the correctly spelt word and
click the button corresponding to it.
1) Mysogynous 2) Misogynous
3) Mysoginous 4) Misoginous
B

Direction (4-6) : In the following questions, one part of
the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of
the sentence has an error and click the button
corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click
the “No error” option.
4. According to scientists (A)/ , there are a lot of (B)/
answers about it (C)/ No Error (D)
C

According to scientists, there are a lot of answers to it OR According to scientists, there are a lot of answers.

5. They are coming (A)/ straight to (B)/ our direction.(C)/
No Error (D)
B

They are coming straight in our direction.

6. The building collapsed (A)/ at the afternoon (B)/ at
about 4 o’clock (C)/ No Error(D)
1) A 2) B
3) C 4) DThe building collapsed in the afternoon at about 4 o'clock.

Direction (7-9) : The sentences given with blanks are to
be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives
are suggested for each question. For each question, choose
the correct alternative and click the button corresponding
to it.
7. The police is _____ on his activities.
1) keeping an eye 2) keeping watchful eyes
3) keeping both eyes 4) keeping one eye
A

8. Are you _____ stamp collecting.
1) interested by 2) interested in
3) interested at 4) interested about
B

9. Your report _____ my statement.
1) conforms 2) conforming
3) confirm 4) confortingA

Direction (10-12) : In each of the questions, four
alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the
alternative which best expresses the meaning of the
Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.
10. To get cold feet
1) Drenched 2) Fear
3) Felicitate 4) FeverB

11. Beside the mark
1) Perfect 2) Not to the point
3) Relevant 4) Charming
B

12. On tenterhooks
1) Happy and excited 2) In suspense and anxiety
3) Angry and irritated 4) Surprised and shocked
B

Direction (13 - 15) : Out of the four alternatives, choose
the one which can be substituted for the given words/
sentences and click the button corresponding to it.
13. Property inherited from one’s father or ancestors.
1) Patrimony 2) Mercenary
3) Hereditary 4) Aritocracy
A

14. A person who is womanish in his habbits.
1) Feminist 2) Philogynist
3) Effeminate 4) Feminine
C

15. One who is converted from one religion to another.
1) Pilgrim 2) polytheist
3) Proselyte 4) PresbyteC

17. Iago lied to Othello about his wife.
1) lay 2) laid
3) lain 4) No improvement
D

18. It is not possible to tell the entire story in nutshell.
1) in a nutshell 2) in the nut
3) in a shell 4) No improvement
A

19. It is all but same to me whether I am transfered to
Mumbai or Kolkata.
1) all or same 2) all the same
3) all one 4) No improvementB

20. Despite his father’s financial assistance he was
always hard on.
1) hard in 2) hard up
3) hard out 4) No improvementB

SET-17

1. In the following question, out of the four alternatives,
choose the word which best expresses the meaning
of the given word and click the button corresponding
to it.
ABORTIVE
1) PLENTIFUL 2) LAWFUL
3) UNSUCCESSFUL 4) FRUITFUL
C

2. In the following question, out of the four alternatives,
choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the
given word and click the button corresponding to it.
IRASCIBLE
1) CRANKY 2) CHOLERIC
3) AMIABLE 4) WASPISH
C

i·ras·ci·ble

Having or showing a tendency to be easily angered.

3. Four words are given, out of which only one word is
spelt correctly. Choose the correctly spelt word and
click the button corresponding to it.
1) Thoruoghly 2) Thoroughly
3) Thoroghouly 4) Thorougholy
B

Direction (4-6) : In the following questions, one part of
the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of
the sentence has an error and click the button
corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click
the “No error” option.
4. The trek is difficult (A) / but it is far worth (B) / the
endeavour. (C) / No Error (D)
1) A 2) B
3) C 4) D

BThe trek is difficult but it well worth the endeavour.

5. What man can die (A) / better than (B) / serving his
country? (C) / No Error (D)
1) A 2) B
3) C 4) D
A

How can man die better than serving his country.

6. The teacher prevented (A) / the boys (B) / to go there.
(C) / No Error (D)
1) A 2) B
3) C 4) DThe teacher prevented the boys from going there.

Direction (7-9) : The sentences given with blanks are to
be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives
are suggested for each question. For each question, choose
the correct alternative and click the button corresponding
to it.
7. He has no recommendations; he will _____ , get the
job.
1) however 2) whatsoever
3) whereas 4) whatever
A

8. Leaves _____ in autumn.
1) fall down 2) fall of
3) fall on 4) fall off
D

9. Each time he tried to climb the tree, he failed to do
_____ .
1) thus 2) then
3) so 4) this
C

Direction (10-12) : In each of the questions, four
alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the
alternative which best expresses the meaning of the
Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.
10. A cuckoo in the nest
1) One who likes to stay at home
2) A view from a high place
3) An unwelcome intruder
4) One who is chosen as the leader of the group
C

11. A house of cards
1) An insecure scheme
2) A gambling house
3) A plan with high stakes
4) A place where cards are printed
A

12. To smell a rat
1) To see signs of plague epidemic
2) To get the bad smell of a dead rat
3) To suspect foul dealings
4) To be in a bad mood
C

Direction (13 - 15) : Out of the four alternatives, choose
the one which can be substituted for the given words/
sentences and click the button corresponding to it.
13. A small shop that sells fashionable clothes, cosmetics
etc.
1) Store 2) Stall
3) Boutique 4) Booth
C

14. Interval between two events
1) Recess 2) Interlude
3) Shuttle 4) PreludeB

in·ter·lude

An intervening period of time.

15. A person’s peculiar habit
1) Peculiarity 2) Trait
3) Distinction 4) IdiosyncracyD

17. Careful drivers never take eyes of the road.
1) by 2) from
3) off 4) No improvement
C

18. For all his wealth, he has no joy in life.
1) With 2) Beside
3) Despite of 4) No improvementA

19. The teacher asked him where did he live.
1) he has been living 2) he lives
3) he lived 4) No improvement
C

20. The meeting was advanced until the followingMonday.

1) adjourned 2) suspended
3) forwarded 4) No improvementA

SET-18

1. In the following question, out of the four alternatives,
choose the word which best expresses the meaning
of the given word and click the button corresponding
to it.
SYCOPHANT
1) PSYCHE 2) FLATTERER
3) CRITIC 4) SLAVE
B

2. In the following question, out of the four alternatives,
choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the
given word and click the button corresponding to it.
FORLORN
1) JOYFUL 2) LUCKY
3) FORTUNATE 4) FREE

for·lorn

Pitifully sad and abandoned or lonely.

3. Four words are given, out of which only one word is
spelt correctly. Choose the correctly spelt word and
click the button corresponding to it.
1) Separate 2) Saparate
3) Saperate 4) Seperate
A

Direction (4-6) : In the following questions, one part of
the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of
the sentence has an error and click the button
corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click
the “No error” option.
4. The book, being written (A) / in simple language, is
suitable for children (B) / as it contains many good
advices. (C) / No error (D)
1) A 2) B
3) C 4) D
C

The book, being written in simple language, is suitable for children as it contains much good advice.

5. You are the man (A) / who have (B) / spoiled it (C) /
No error (D)
1) A 2) B
3) C 4) D
B

You are the man who has spoiled it.

6. Everyday new inventions (A) / is make (B) / for the
good of humanity (C) / No error (D)
1) A 2) B
3) C 4) D
B

Everyday new inventions are made for the good of humanity.

Direction (7-9) : The sentences given with blanks are to
be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives
are suggested for each question. For each question, choose
the correct alternative and click the button corresponding
to it.
7. The man was _______ his deafness
1) rewarded for 2) cured of
3) convicted by 4) saved at
B

8. He is the talk ________________
1) of the town 2) for the town
3) about the town 4) over the town
A

9. I ________ very much like to see my old classmates.
1) can 2) should
3) would 4) might
C

Direction (10-12) : In each of the questions, four
alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the
alternative which best expresses the meaning of the
Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.
10. Old head on young shoulders
1) To be intelligent when old
2) To be old and yet look young
3) To be wise beyond his years
4) To be smarter with age
C

11. A wildgoose chase
1) A fruitful search
2) A pointless search
3) To search for a wildgoose
4) A hunting expedition
B

12. Hard of hearing
1) To be disturbed 2) To be confused
3) To be deaf 4) To be dumb
C

Direction (13 - 15) : Out of the four alternatives, choose
the one which can be substituted for the given words/
sentences and click the button corresponding to it.
13. The art of delaying
1) Degeneration 2) Inflation
3) Procrastination 4) Regression
C

14. A doctor who specializes in the diseases of the eyes
1) Ophthalmologist 2) Optimist
3) Optician 4) Orthodontist
A

15. Person who eats too much
1) Cannibal 2) Glutton
3) Obese 4) Carnivorous
B

17. You are junior than me in age
1) to me in age. 2) of me in age.
3) to me at age. 4) No improvement
A

18. Wealth is no doubts necessary for happiness in life.
1) was no doubt necessary
2) is no doubt necessary
3) is no doubting necessary
4) No improvement
B

19. Mumbai is larger than many other towns in India.
1) large 2) largest
3) big 4) No improvement
D

20. All people want to be happy, do they?
1) don’t they? 2) are they?
3) didn’t they? 4) No improvement
A
SET -19

1. In the following question, out of the four alternatives,
choose the word which best expresses the meaning
of the given word and click the button corresponding
to it.
EXAGGERATE
1) MAGNIFY 2) IMAGINE
3) REINFORCE 4) REITERATE
A

2. In the following question, out of the four alternatives,
choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the
given word and click the button corresponding to it.
GREGARIOUS
1) UNSOCIABLE 2) UNSYMPATHETIC
3) UNGRATEFUL 4) UNATTRACTIVE
A

3. Four words are given, out of which only one word is
spelt correctly. Choose the correctly spelt word and
click the button corresponding to it.
1) Serendipty 2) Serendipity
3) Serndipity 4) Sernidipity
B

Direction (4-6) : In the following questions, one part of
the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of
the sentence has an error and click the button
corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click
the “No error” option.
4. Considering the (A) / gravity of the problems (B) / an
early reply has expected (C) / No Error (D)
1) A 2) B
3) C 4) D
C
Considering the gravity of the problems an early reply isexpected.

5. The Statesman has the (A) / larger circulation (B) /
of all English dailies (C) / No Error (D)
1) A 2) B
3) C 4) D
B
The Statesman has the largest circulation of all English dailies.

6. I am very anxious (A) / to know how are you (B) / and
mother are doing (C) / No Error (D)
1) A 2) B
3) C 4) D
B
I am very anxious to know how you and mother are doing

Direction (7-9) : The sentences given with blanks are to
be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives
are suggested for each question. For each question, choose
the correct alternative and click the button corresponding
to it.
7. Everything _____ carefully checked.
1) has been 2) have been
3) are being 4) is been
A

8. I’ve _____ finished painting the house.
1) about 2) nearing
3) towards 4) almost
D

9. She _____ made him angry.
1) have absolutely 2) has certainly
3) have certainly 4) has absolutely
B

Direction (10-12) : In each of the questions, four
alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the
alternative which best expresses the meaning of the
Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.
10. Burn your boats
1) Have a burning desire to win
2)Become extremely tired after working very hard
3) Do something that makes it impossible to return
to the previous situation
4) Want to spend money as soon as you get it
C

11. Dressing down
1) Apply bandage 2) Wear an expensive gown
3) Give a scolding 4) Pretend
C

12. Null and void
1) Invalid 2) Observant
3) Uncontrolled 4) Homeless
A

Direction (13 - 15) : Out of the four alternatives, choose
the one which can be substituted for the given words/
sentences and click the button corresponding to it.
13. Write or carve words on stone or paper
1) Sketch 2) Imprint
3) Affix 4) Inscribe
D

14. Unable to pay one’s debt
1) Insolvent 2) Impute
3) Indebt 4) Obligate
A

15. Trouble and annoy continually
1) Complaint 2) Harass
3) Punish 4) Oppress
B

Direction (16 - 20) : A sentence/a part of the sentence is
underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined
part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct
alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In
case no improvement is needed, click the button
corresponding to “No improvement”.
16. The Chairman’s harsh words like insult to injury to
the embarrassed speaker.
1) added 2) evoked
3) invoked 4) No improvement
A

17. He is in of sorts today.
1) out 2) on
3) outside 4) No improvement
A

18. She told to me the news.
1) said me 2) said to me
3) told me 4) No improvement
C

19. The philanthropist bestowed a lakh to the orphanage.
1) granted 2) parted with
3) donated 4) No improvement
C

20. There are a better ways of solving the problem.
1) There are different ways of solving a problem.
2) There is a better way of looking at the problem.
3) There are better ways of solving the problem.
4) No improvementC

SET -20
1. In the following question, out of the four alternatives,
choose the word which best expresses the meaning
of the given word and click the button corresponding
to it.
OMINOUS
1) OFFICIOUS 2) PLEASANT
3) CONVENIENT 4) THREATENING
D

om·i·nous

Giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening; inauspicious.

2. In the following question, out of the four alternatives,
choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the
given word and click the button corresponding to it.
OBSTINATE
1) DOCILE 2) AGGRAVATE
3) OFFENSIVE 4) OPPRESSIVE
A

ob·sti·nate

Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so.

3. Four words are given, out of which only one word is
spelt correctly. Choose the correctly spelt word and
click the button corresponding to it.
1) Benevolens 2) Benevolene
3) Benevolence 4) Benevelence
C

Direction (4-6) : In the following questions, one part of
the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of
the sentence has an error and click the button
corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click
the “No error” option.
4. All works of (A) / creative writing (B) / have aesthetics
appeal (C) / No error (D).1) A 2) B
3) C 4) D
C
All works of creative writing have aesthetic appeal.

5. I and my wife (A) / were declared (B) / the best couple
at the party (C) / No error (D).1) A 2) B
3) C 4) DMy wife and I were declared the best couple at the party.

6. The author said during the press conference (A) / that
there were (B) / two farther volumes to be published
(C) / No error (D).
1) A 2) B
3) C 4) D
C
further

Direction (7-9) : The sentences given with blanks are to
be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives
are suggested for each question. For each question, choose
the correct alternative and click the button corresponding
to it.
7. A partial victory is sometimes all we can hope to
_______.
1) gain 2) lose
3) suffer 4) reward
A

8. My father has been advised to ___________ his
smoking.
1) cut down 2) cut off
3) cut into 4) cut inA

9. I had not expected to meet him~ it was quite an
_________________ meeting.
1) organised 2) unique
3) accidental 4) intentional
C

Direction (10-12) : In each of the questions, four
alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the
alternative which best expresses the meaning of the
Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.
10. A dark horse
1) A wild animal 2) A black horse
3) An unknown entry 4) A front runner
C

11. Throw cold water
1) Encourage 2) Discourage
3) Attack 4) Drench
B

12. Butt in
1) Record 2) Impose
3) Improvise 4) Interrupt
D
HEHE

Direction (13 - 15) : Out of the four alternatives, choose
the one which can be substituted for the given words/
sentences and click the button corresponding to it.
13. A narrow stretch of land connecting two large bodies
of land.
1) Lagoon 2) Cape
3) Strait 4) Isthumus
D

14. An animal which lives by preying on other animals
1) Aggressor 2) Attacker
3) Terminator 4) Predator
D

15. Government or rule by a small group of people
1) Monarchy 2) Oligarchy
3) Autocracy 4) Autonomy
B

Direction (16 - 20) : A sentence/a part of the sentence is
underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined
part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct
alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In
case no improvement is needed, click the button
corresponding to “No improvement”.
16. Salman and the other actors drove through the forest.
1) in 2) over
3) among 4) No improvement
D

17. You will not succeed unless you don’t work hard
1) will not work hard 2) should work hard
3) work hard 4) No improvement
C

18. My friend has a toothache and cannot eat something.
1) anything 2) things
3) edibles 4) No improvement
A

19. Africa is in the South of Europe
1) by the 2) to the
3) over the 4) No improvementB

20. Either Lata or Mala have done it.
1) Neither Lata or Mala has done it
2) Either Lata or Mala has done it
3) Neither Lata or Mala have done it
4) No improvementB

SET-21

1. In the following question, out of the four alternatives,
choose the word which best expresses the meaning
of the given word and click the button corresponding
to it.
JUBILANT
1) SOMBRE 2) DEJECTED
3) JOCULAR 4) REJOICING
D

2. In the following question, out of the four alternatives,
choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the
given word and click the button corresponding to it.
COURAGE
1) BRAVERY 2) WEAKNESS
3) COWARDICE 4) FEAR
C

3. Four words are given, out of which only one word is
spelt correctly. Choose the correctly spelt word and
click the button corresponding to it.
1) Commensurate 2) Commensarate
3) Commansurate 4) Comansurate
A

Direction (4-6) : In the following questions, one part of
the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of
the sentence has an error and click the button
corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click
the “No error” option.
4. He was not able to concentrate (A) / because of the
continual music (B) / being played next door. (C) / No
Error (D)
1) A 2) B
3) C 4) D
BHe was not able to concentrate because of the continuous music being played next door.

5. Still (A) / waters (B) / run deep. (C) / No Error (D)1) A 2) B
3) C 4) D
D

6. The job is (A) / under the direct (B) / of Mrs Jones. (C)
/ No Error (D)
1) A 2) B
3) C 4) D
B
The job is under the direct control/supervision etc. of Mrs. Jones

Direction (7-9) : The sentences given with blanks are to
be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives
are suggested for each question. For each question, choose
the correct alternative and click the button corresponding
to it.
7. Pour the juice _____ the glass.
1) in 2) into
3) onto 4) on
B

8. I have been _____ this problem since noon.
1) working into 2) working on
3) working for 4) with after
B

9. Sushma has a deep _____ for drunkards.
1) hatred 2) hate
3) hated 4) hating
A

Direction (10-12) : .In each of the questions, four
alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the
alternative which best expresses the meaning of the
Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.
10. Couch potato
1) An old person who has oldfashioned ideas.
2) A person who prefers to watch television.
3) A person who does not seem very friendly.
4) Someone who stays calm and does not show their
emotions.B

11. Carry the ball
1) Decorate the ball 2) Be in charge
3) Take the decision 4) Be the hostess
B

12. Turned down
1) Subject 2) Object
3) Reject 4) Deject
C

Direction (13 - 15) : Out of the four alternatives, choosethe one which can be substituted for the given words/
sentences and click the button corresponding to it.
13. One who copies from other writers
1) Pluralist 2) Imitator
3) Plagiarist 4) Copycat
C

14. Thing that can be felt or touched
1) Pandemic 2) Palpable
3) Paltry 4) PanchromaticB

15. The scientific study of elections
1) Pathology 2) Palaeontology
3) Psephology 4) PhilologyC

Direction (16 - 20) : A sentence/a part of the sentence is
underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined
part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct
alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In
case no improvement is needed, click the button
corresponding to “No improvement”.
16. He enjoys to go on tours with his children.
1) to go for tours 2) going for tours
3) going on tours 4) No improvement
C

17. Sita was cooking in the kitchen when her husband
was ringing the bell.
1) would have been ringing 2) had rung
3) rang 4) No improvement
C

18. If the room had been brighter, I would have been ableto read for a while before bed time.
1) If the room was brighter
2) If the room are brighter
3) Had the room been brighter
4) No improvementC

19. Never such incidents have taken place on our campus.
1) have such incidents 2) such incidents will have
3) were such incidents 4) No improvement
A

20. My mother teach me to be a good human being.
1) taught 2) thought
3) talked 4) No improvement
A

SET-22

1. In the following question, out of the four alternatives,
choose the word which best expresses the meaning
of the given word and click the button corresponding
to it.
ADAPT
1) BRING UP 2) ADJUST
3) ENCOURAGE 4) SERVE
B

a·dapt

Make (something) suitable for a new use or purpose; modify.

2. In the following question, out of the four alternatives,
choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the
given word and click the button corresponding to it.
ARID
1) DRY 2) FERTILE
3) BARREN 4) FALLOW
B

3. Four words are given, out of which only one word is
spelt correctly. Choose the correctly spelt word and
click the button corresponding to it.
1) Definite 2) Diffinite
3) Defenite 4) Difinite
A

Direction (4-6) : In the following questions, one part of
the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of
the sentence has an error and click the button
corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click
the “No error” option.
4. Why you (A) / copying your homework (B) / from
someone else? (C) / No Error (D)
1) A 2) B
3) C 4) D
A..WHY ARE YOU

5. There is (A) / few time (B) / for preparation. (C) / No
Error (D)
1) A 2) B
3) C 4) D
B
A FEW

6. All my hope (A) / were duped (B) / and I was plunged
in deep sorrow. (C) / No Error (D)
1) A 2) B
3) C 4) D
A

Direction (7-9) : The sentences given with blanks are to
be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives
are suggested for each question. For each question, choose
the correct alternative and click the button corresponding
to it.
7. Naresh made a fortune _____ buying and selling used
cars.
1) at 2) by
3) in 4) on
B

8. She has finished writing the article, ______
1) has she? 2) isn’t it?
3) hasn’t she? 4) is it?
C

9. An animal species becomes _____ when its last
existing member dies.
1) exist 2) existing
3) extinct 4) extract
C

Direction (10-12) : In each of the questions, four
alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the
alternative which best expresses the meaning of the
Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.
10. Catch a tartar
1) To catch a dangerous person
2) To deal with a person who is more than one’s match
3) To trap a wanted criminal with great difficulty
4) To live carefully and cautiouslyB

11. Cap in hand
1) Defiant 2) Screaming3) Well behaved 4) In a respectful mannerD

12. In the blues
1) Cheerless and depressed
2) Violent and angry
3) Wearing blue badges
4) Singing sad songs
A

Direction (13 - 15) : Out of the four alternatives, choose
the one which can be substituted for the given words/
sentences and click the button corresponding to it.
13. A notice of a person’s death
1) Memorandum 2) Obituary
3) Reminder 4) Rejoinder
B

14. An animal that lives in groups
1) Hoard 2) Fastidious
3) Gullible 4) Gregarious
D

15. Hard working and diligent
1) Seditious 2) Sedate
3) Sedulous 4) SchemingC

sed·u·lous

(of a person or action) showing dedication and diligence.

Direction (16 - 20) : A sentence/a part of the sentence is
underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined
part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct
alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In
case no improvement is needed, click the button
corresponding to “No improvement”.
16. When in doubt check it up with a good dictionary.
1) check it up in 2) check it in
3) check it with 4) No improvementB

17. At the present rate of exchange, fourteen dozen cost
Rs.3000.
1) dozen costs 2) dozens cost
3) dozens costs 4) No improvementD

18. Can you believed this is the same old and the
dilapidated house I had bought last year?
1) Can you not believe this is the same old and the
dilapidated house that I buy last year?
2) Can you believe this is the same old and the same
dilapidated house I have bought last year?
3) Can you believe this is the same old and
dilapidated house I had bought last year?
4) No improvement
C

19. If the sky is overcast, I take my umbrella with me.
1) When 2) Unless
3) Whenever 4) No improvement
C

20. The artist claims to have royal blood in his veins.
1) hand 2) head
3) forehead 4) No improvement
D

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