SET-23
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.
OBSEQUIOUS
1) DEFIANT 2) DISHONEST
3) SERVILE 4) HONEST
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.
RUGGED
1) HARD 2) STURDY
3) SMOOTH 4) ROUGH
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) Counterfeit 2) Counterfeet
3) Counter feet 4) Counterfiet
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. When the stranger saw me, (A) / he seemed to
recognise me (B) / and asked me what was my name.
(C) / No Error (D)
1) A 2) B
3) C 4) D
C
WHAT MY NAME WAS.
5. My lawn (A) / which is overgrown (B) / needs weeding
(C) / No Error (D)
1) A 2) B
3) C 4) D
D
6. Every man in this world (A) / wishes to live long (B)
/ but nobody wanted to grow old. (C) / No Error (D)
1) A 2) B
3) C 4) D
C
Every man in this world wishes to live long but nobody wants to grow old.
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. One should always set _____ some money for
emergency.
1) aside 2) on
3) by 4) out
A
8. The train is expected to arrive in a few minutes _____
platform six.
1) in 2) above
3) near 4) on
D
9. I haven’t had _____ opportunity to study during the
day.
1) very 2) many
3) much 4) more
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. Cheek by jowl
1) Very close together 2) Arguing
3) Teasing one another 4) Avoiding one anotherA
11. Beyond the pale
1) Unreasonable or unacceptable
2) Beyond redemption
3) Full of rhetoric
4) Distasteful
A
12. Blow one’s own trumpet
1) Play some music 2) Surprise oneself
3) Praise oneself 4) Condone oneself
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. Shine with a bright but brief or irregular light
1) Whimper 2) Flicker
3) Cower 4) Mutter
B
14. The act of setting free from bondage of any kind
1) Emancipation 2) Eradication
3) Indemnity 4) Emigration
A
15. A disease that affects a large number of people in an
area at the same time
1) Endemic 2) Epidemic
3) Epidermic 4) Endothermic
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. Will you tell me who did accompany you to the
airport?
1) when did accompany you
2) who must be accompanied you
3) who accompanied you
4) No improvement
C
17. Navinder and his wife departed for London by Air
India yesterday.
1) to 2) towards
3) toward 4) No improvement
D
18. The rain brought more respite from the heat.
1) much respite 2) most relief
3) severe drought 4) No improvementA
19. He speaks so fast to be understood.
1) very fast to be understood
2) too fast to be understood
3) too fast that he cannot be understood
4) No improvement
B
20. I and my parents live together.
1) Me and my parents 2) My parents and I
3) My parents and me 4) No improvement
B
SET-24
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.
NEGOTIATION
1) IN-BETWEEN 2) CARELESSNESS
3) BARGAINING 4) SLACKNESS
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.
IMPROMPTU
1) PUNCTUAL 2) PROMPT
3) PREPARED 4) PROFOUND
C
im·promp·tu
Done without being planned, organized, or rehearsed.
spelt correctly. Choose the correctly spelt word and
click the button corresponding to it.
1) Breaucracy 2) Beureaucracy
3) Beureaucracie 4) Bureaucracie
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 told his friend (A)/ that he could not do that work
(B)/ because it is not to his taste (C)/ No Error (D)
1) A 2) B
3) C 4) D
C
5. The tragedy of JUlius Caesar (A)/ was written by
William Shakespeare (B)/ about 1599 (C)/ No Error
(D)
1) A 2) B
3) C 4) D
C
6. The writer is (A)/ evidently enamoured at (B)/ the
subject (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. Nothing is impossible _____ him.
1) in 2) about
3) for 4) on
C
8. My relations_____ him are not friendly.
1) between 2) with
3) to 4) for
B
9. George _____ to this country a year ago.
1) was coming 2) came
3) is coming 4) comes
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. Blow one’s trumpet.
1) To praise another 2) To praise a leader
3) To praise oneself 4) To praise a community
C
11. Stick to his guns.
1) Stand by his truth
2) Maintain his own opinion
3) Maintain his weapons
4) Maintain his anger
B
12. At sea.
1) Journey 2) At a loss
3) Surprise 4) SadB
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. One who is eighty years old.
1) Septagenarian 2) Sextagenarian
3) Nonagenarian 4) Octogenarian
D
14. A shady fertile place in the desert.
1) Oasis 2) Motel
3) Orchard 4) GardenA
15. A place where bees are kept.
1) Apiary 2) Nursery
3) Aviary 4) Kennel
A
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. Seeing may be believing but understanding are
definitely knowing.
1) understanding could be knowing
2) understanding to know
3) understanding is definitely knowing
4) No improvement
C
17. There are some bacteria that are survive inside
nuclear power stations.
1) have 2) were
3) can 4) No improvement
C
18. No sooner did she finish the lecture, that the students
began to leave.
1) then the students began to leave
2) than the students began to leave
3) and the students began to leave
4) No improvement
B
19. Hundreds gathered to await the boxer’s arrival at
the airport.
1) to await for 2) to awaits for
3) to wait 4) No improvement
D
20. The dissidents hold a great problem in every political
party.
1) cause 2) instil
3) incite 4) No improvement
A
SET-25
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.
PALLID
1) FRIENDLY 2) PALE
3) WORTHLESS 4) COMFORTING
B
pal·lid
(of a person's face) pale, typically because of poor health.choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the
given word and click the button corresponding to it.
INTANGIBLE
1) ETHEREAL 2) CONCRETE
3) INSUBSTANTIAL 4) ABSTRACT
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) Pontifical 2) Pontiffical
3) Pontifecal 4) Pontificol
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. I always enjoy (A)/ to read (B)/ books (C)/ No Error
(D)
1) A 2) B
3) C 4) D
B
5. Variety (A)/ is (B)/ spice of life (C)/ No Error (D)
1) A 2) B
3) C 4) D
C
6. Neither of the scout leaders know (A)/ how to trap
wild animals (B)/ or how to prepare them for
mounting (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. We can __________ see anything in the dim light.
1) badly 2) scarcely
3) fairly 4) rather
B
8. Few countries can __________ India in variety, colour
and the richness of dance forms.
1) compare 2) rival
3) perform 4) prevail
B
9. The scheme allows students from different countries
to communicate __________.
1) each other 2) with each others
3) themselves 4) with one another
D
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. Straw in the wind
1) A light-weight object
2) A lucky charm
3) A game that kids play
4) An indication of what might happen
D
11. Face the music
1) Be applauded 2) Be ridiculed
3) Be punished 4) Be dismissed
C
12. Curry favour1) Seek impartial judgement2) Seek favourable attention3) Prepare a dish4) Attract attentionD
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 brief or short stay at a place
1) Solitude 2) Soiree
3) Sojourn 4) Solistice
C
14. That which can be believed
1) Miraculous 2) Creditable
3) Credible 4) Gullible
C
15. One who is indifferent to pain or pleasure
1) Eccentric 2) Philosopher
3) Fatalist 4) Stoic
D
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. Knowing that the area was prone to earthquakes, all
the buildings were reinforced with additional
concrete.1) On being prone to earthquakes,2) Having been knowing that the area was prone to
earthquakes,3) Since the area was known to be prone to
earthquakes,4