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1. Grammar: Sentence Structure, Verbs, and Prepositions
- Neither the commissioner, the chairman… of the new system.
(a) Are in favour
(b) Are for favour
(c) Is favouring
(d) Is in favour.
Answer: (d) Is in favour.
Explanation: The verb agrees with the subject closest to it (‘chairman’), which is singular, requiring ‘is’. - The ship with its crew……..lost.
(A) was
(B) were
(C) are
(D) No verb needed
Answer: (A) was
Explanation: The subject is ‘the ship’ (singular), and ‘with its crew’ is a prepositional phrase, so a singular verb is required. - A flock of sheep……..grazing in the field.
(A) is
(B) are
(C) has
(D) have
Answer: (A) is
Explanation: ‘A flock’ is a collective noun treated as a single unit, requiring a singular verb. - Select the Incorrect sentence:
(a) The Board of director meet once in month.
(b) The team are arguing over who should be the next captain.
(c) The committee ‘were not in agreement on the action to be taken.
(d) The audience were cheering and laughing.
Answer: (a) The Board of director meet once in month.
Explanation: The collective noun ‘Board of directors’ requires a singular verb (‘meets’), and the noun should be plural (‘directors’). - Choose the incorrect sentence:
(a) Why does he come here every day?
(b) He is very proud.
(c) He went home
(d) He was born the 3rd of December.
Answer: (d) He was born the 3rd of December.
Explanation: The correct preposition to use with a specific date is “on”. - Choose the incorrect sentence:
(a) He asked me how did I know him?
(b) He is a very bad Scholar
(c) I do not know how you are these days.
(d) I have some milk, but I don’t have any sugar.
Answer: (a) He asked me how did I know him?
Explanation: In reported speech (indirect questions), the structure should be “He asked me how I knew him,” not the inverted question form. - Choose the incorrect sentence:
(a) A hundred soldiers were in the camp
(b) I bought a new book
(c) He gave me a good advice
(d) One swallow does not make a summer.
Answer: (c) He gave me a good advice
Explanation: ‘Advice’ is an uncountable noun and cannot be used with the article ‘a’. The correct phrasing is “some good advice” or “a piece of good advice”. - Choose the correct sentence:
(A) He gave me much advices.
(B) He gave me many advices.
(C) He gave me many pieces of advice.
(D) He gave me a lot of advices.
Answer: (C) He gave me many pieces of advice.
Explanation: ‘Advice’ is an uncountable noun, so to make it plural, phrases like ‘pieces of advice’ are used. - Find out whether there is any error in it:
The committee is thankful to Shri Desai/ For preparing not only the main report/ But also for preparing/ The agenda notes and minutes,
Answer: (C) But also for preparing/
Explanation: The phrase “for preparing” is redundant in the “but also” clause as it’s already used in the “not only” clause. - Find out whether there is any error in it.
(a) I would have lost / (b) My luggage and other belongings / (c) If would have left the compartment/ (d) And gone out to fetch drinking water.
Answer: (c) If would have left the compartment/
Explanation: This is an incorrect third conditional. The ‘if’ clause requires the past perfect tense (‘if I had left’), not ‘would have’. - Find out whether there is any error in it.
(a) All of you will agree with me
(b) That no problem faced by our society
(c) Is as grave an intractable
(d) As this problem is
Answer: (a) All of you will agree with me
Explanation: The error is in part (c); the correct phrasing should be “as grave and intractable.” The provided answer key marks (a), which appears to be incorrect. - He resembles………….his father.
(A) to
(B) with
(C) of
(D) No preposition needed
Answer: (D) No preposition needed
Explanation: The verb ‘resembles’ is transitive and does not require a preposition. - He is true………..his king.
(A) for
(B) to
(C) with
(D) of
Answer: (B) to
Explanation: The correct preposition to use with ‘true’ in the context of loyalty is ‘to’. - The child died……….cholera.
(A) of
(B) from
(C) with
(D) by
Answer: (A) of
Explanation: One ‘dies of’ a disease. - He is angry………me.
(A) upon
(B) on
(C) with
(D) to
Answer: (C) with
Explanation: You are ‘angry with’ a person. - He is very kind…………me.
(A) to
(B) for
(C) of
(D) with
Answer: (A) to
Explanation: The correct preposition to use after ‘kind’ when referring to a person is ‘to’. - I prefer tea…………coffee.
(A) than
(B) to
(C) from
(D) for
Answer: (B) to
Explanation: The verb ‘prefer’ is followed by the preposition ‘to’, not ‘than’. - I must reply……..his letter.
(a) For
(b) of
(c) to
(d) in
Answer: (c) to
Explanation: The verb ‘reply’ is correctly followed by the preposition ‘to’ when indicating the thing being responded to. - Sonia tied the cow with a rope… a tree.
(a) to
(b) with
(c) against
(d) on
Answer: (a) to
Explanation: The preposition ‘to’ is used to indicate the point of attachment. - He is coming ________ plane.
(a) At
(b) By
(c) The
(d) To
Answer: (b) By
Explanation: The preposition “by” is used to indicate the mode of transport. - Let us go for a walk,…………? 1
(A) should we
(B) shall we
(C) can we
(D) would we
Answer: (B) shall we
Explanation: The correct question tag for a suggestion starting with ‘Let us’ is ‘shall we?’. - It is time you………home.
(A) go
(B) should go
(C) went
(D) are going
Answer: (C) went
Explanation: The phrase ‘It is time’ is followed by the simple past tense to indicate that something should have already been done. - I had my hair……..
(A) cut
(B) to be cut
(C) to cut
(D) cutting
Answer: (A) cut
Explanation: The structure ‘have something done’ is used to show that you arranged for someone else to do something for you; ‘cut’ is the past participle. - The teacher made the student……….the whole chapter.
(A) reading
(B) to read
(C) read
(D) reads
Answer: (C) read
Explanation: After the causative verb ‘make’, the bare infinitive (verb without ‘to’) is used. - My father does not believe in………….
(A) make others work for him.
(B) making others work for him.
(C) to make others work for him.
(D) to making others work for him.
Answer: (B) making others work for him.
Explanation: The preposition ‘in’ is followed by a gerund (‘making’). - The Headmaster would like………to you.
(A) to speak
(B) to speaking
(C) speak
(D) speaking
Answer: (A) to speak
Explanation: The phrase ‘would like’ is followed by the to-infinitive. - We must work hard with a view to…………
(A) success
(B) succeed
(C) succeeding
(D) successful
Answer: (C) succeeding
Explanation: The phrase ‘with a view to’ is followed by a gerund (‘-ing’ form). - I did nothing but……….
(A) to laugh
(B) laughing
(C) laugh
(D) laughed
Answer: (C) laugh
Explanation: After the phrase ‘do nothing but’, the bare infinitive (verb without ‘to’) is used. - The teacher told the students that the earth………round the sun.
(A) move
(B) moves
(C) moved
(D) is moving
Answer: (B) moves
Explanation: For universal truths, the simple present tense is used, even in reported speech. - Unless you work hard you——not succeed.
(a) may
(b) could
(c) would
(d) shall.
Answer: (d) shall.
Explanation: In this conditional sentence, the modal ‘shall’ is used to express future certainty in the main clause. - Students who fail… another chance to take the examination in August.
(a) Will give
(b) will be given
(c) give
(d) Will be giving
Answer: (b) will be given
Explanation: The subject (‘Students who fail’) is the recipient of the action, not the performer, so the passive voice is required. - The teacher wondered why————-
(a) Sita did not complete her work
(b) Did Sita not complete her work
(c) Sita had not completed her work
(d) Sita does not complete her work
Answer: (c) Sita had not completed her work
Explanation: In an indirect question, the normal sentence structure (Subject + Verb) is used, and the tense shifts back to past perfect. - It looks like it’s going to rain.
(a) like
(b) as if
(c) that
(d) like that
Answer: (b) as if
Explanation: In formal English, the conjunction ‘as if’ is used to introduce a clause describing an appearance or impression. - People said he behaved as a fool at the wedding.
(a) As a fool
(b) Like a fool
(c) As if like a fool
(d) Foolish.
Answer: (B) Like a fool
Explanation: The correct phrasing to compare his behavior is “like a fool”. - Yes I am angry, and the reason is that you are late.
(a) Is that
(b) Why is
(c) Was that
(d) Is because
Answer: (d) Is because
Explanation: The phrase “the reason is because” is redundant; the correct expression is “the reason is that”. The provided answer key selects the redundant option. - Put any article and fill in the blanks Ruby is………… taller of the two girls.
(a) An
(b) Of
(c) In
(d) The
Answer: (D) The
Explanation: The definite article “the” is used before a comparative adjective when comparing two items. - Put any article and fill in the blanks. He is…….. Kalidas………. our times.
(a) The, a
(b) A
(c) The, of
(d) At, of
Answer: (c) The, of
Explanation: ‘The’ is used before a proper noun for comparison, and ‘of’ completes the phrase. - Put any article and fill in the blanks: ______ tiger is ______ fierce animal.
(a) The, a
(b) A, a
(c) A, of
(d) The, at
Answer: (b) A, a
Explanation: “A” is used to refer to a general, non-specific noun.
2. Vocabulary: Synonyms, Antonyms, and Word Choice
This section tests knowledge of word meanings, including synonyms, antonyms, and selecting the most appropriate word for a given context.
- Ideal:
(a) Abstract
(b) Actual
(c) Real
(d) Imaginary
Answer: (b) Actual
Explanation: ‘Ideal’ refers to a standard of perfection, while ‘Actual’ means existing in fact, making it a fitting antonym. - The Antonyms of ‘lend’ is :-
(a) Borrow
(b) Real
(c) Virtue
(d) Thin
Answer: (a) Borrow
Explanation: ‘Lend’ means to grant the use of something, while ‘borrow’ is its direct antonym. - The antonyms of ‘Offer’ is 1
(a) Refuse
(b) Fall
(c) Late
(d) Shut
Answer: (a) Refuse
Explanation: To ‘offer’ is to present something for acceptance; to ‘refuse’ is to indicate an unwillingness to accept. - The Antonyms of ‘sin’ is.
(a) Virtue
(b) Forget
(c) War
(d) Slow.
Answer: (A) Virtue
Explanation: Virtue is the quality of being morally good, which is the opposite of sin. - The antonym of improve is:
(a) Deteriorate
(b) Low
(c) Hell
(d) Particular
Answer: (a) Deteriorate
Explanation: To “improve” is to make something better, while to “deteriorate” is to become progressively worse. - The Antonym of ‘idle’ is:
(a) Well
(b) Gaint
(c) Busy
(d) Natural
Answer: (c) Busy
Explanation: “Idle” means not active or working, whereas “busy” means being occupied with activity. - Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word:- Opening 1
(a) Final
(b) First
(c) Secondary
(d) Inital.
Answer: (A) Final
Explanation: “Final” is the most direct opposite of “Opening” in the context of a sequence or event. - Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word :- Shrink 1
(a) Contract
(b) Spoil
(c) Expand
(d) Stretch
Answer: (d) Stretch (Note: ‘Expand’ is a more direct antonym, but the key selects ‘Stretch’.)
Explanation: To ‘shrink’ means to become smaller. Its most direct antonym is ‘expand’. ‘Stretch’ implies making something longer by pulling. - Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word ‘doubtful’:
(a) Famous
(b) Certain
(c) Fixed
(d) Important
Answer: (b) Certain
Explanation: “Doubtful” implies uncertainty, while “certain” implies no doubt. - The synonym of cruel is:
(a) Gentle
(b) Humane
(c) Merciful
(d) Brutal
Answer: (d) Brutal
Explanation: ‘Brutal’ is a strong synonym for ‘cruel’, both meaning vicious or harsh. - Synonyms of ‘discover’ is:-
(a) Search
(b) Invent
(c) Affect
(d) Effect.
Answer: (B) Invent
Explanation: While ‘find’ is a closer synonym, among the given choices, ‘invent’ shares the meaning of finding or creating something new. - Synonyms of ‘artist’ is :-
(a) Adept
(b) Advise
(c) Artisan
(d) None of these
Answer: (c) Artisan
Explanation: An ‘artisan’ is a skilled craft worker, sharing a core meaning with ‘artist’. - Synonyms of caste is—-
(a) Varna
(b) Reward
(c) Confess
(d) Cast
Answer: (d) Cast
Explanation: “Cast” can be a synonym for “caste” in certain contexts referring to social groups. - Pick out the word that is most nearly the same in meaning: LED 1
(a) Forced
(b) Desired
(c) Appealed
(d) Made.
Answer: (D) Made.
Explanation: “Led” can mean to have caused or brought about an outcome, similar to “made”. - Pick out the word that is most nearly the same in meaning. Subtle :-
(a) Innocent
(b) Soft
(c) Dangerous
(d) Insidious
Answer: (d) Insidious
Explanation: ‘Subtle’ can mean crafty or working in a hidden way. ‘Insidious’ means proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects, making it the closest synonym. - Pick out the word that is most nearly the same in meaning: Pretensions 1
(a) Claims
(b) Access
(c) Apathy
(d) Permissiveness
Answer: (a) Claims
Explanation: “Pretensions” are assertions of a claim to something. - Which of the following is most nearly the same in meaning of the word/s given in capital letter? STAGGERING 1
(a) Shaking
(b) Shocking
(c) Wobbly
(d) Unstable
Answer: (B) Shocking
Explanation: “Staggering” can mean deeply shocking or astonishing. - Eternal-(choose the word which gives wrong meaning:
(a) Everlasting
(b) Durable
(c) Endless
(d) Unending.
Answer: (b) Durable
Explanation: ‘Eternal’ means lasting forever. ‘Durable’ means able to withstand wear but does not imply lasting forever. - The ‘present’ form of risen is :-
(a) Arise
(b) Rise
(c) Raise
(d) Rose.
Answer: (b) Rise
Explanation: ‘Risen’ is the past participle of the verb ‘to rise’. The present tense form is ‘rise’. - The plural of ‘son-in-law’ is 1
(A) sons-in-law
(B) son-in-laws
(C) sons-in-laws
(D) son-ins-law
Answer: (A) sons-in-law
Explanation: In compound nouns like this, the principal word (‘son’) is made plural. - The feminine of ‘nephew’ is 1
(A) nephwee
(B) niece
(C) neice
(D) nephewe
Answer: (B) niece
Explanation: ‘Niece’ is the correct feminine form of ‘nephew’. - The feminine of ‘lad’ is :
(a) Lord
(b) Lady
(c) Maid
(d) Lass.
Answer: (d) Lass.
Explanation: ‘Lass’ is the direct feminine counterpart to ‘lad’. - Which of the following is not a collective noun? 1
(A) family
(B) cattle
(C) class
(D) nation
Answer: (B) cattle
Explanation: ‘Cattle’ is a plural noun, not a singular collective noun like ‘family’ or ‘class’. - Which of the following is an abstract noun? 1
(A) book
(B) man
(C) table
(D) kindness
Answer: (D) kindness
Explanation: ‘Kindness’ is a quality or concept that cannot be perceived by the senses. - He is a man of ‘letters’. The word ‘letters’ here means 1
(A) alphabets
(B) epistles
(C) literary culture
(D) written messages
Answer: (C) literary culture
Explanation: ‘A man of letters’ is an idiom for a scholarly or well-read person. - Complete the sentence correctly and meaningfully all the respondents should express their………… views in this question naire:-
(a) Favourable
(b) Confident
(c) Candid
(d) Convenient
Answer: (C) Candid
Explanation: “Candid” means truthful and straightforward, which is the most appropriate word for expressing views in a questionnaire. - I have got a big coffee…………on the front of my dress:
(a) Spot
(b) Mark
(c) Patch
(d) Stain.
Answer: (D) Stain.
Explanation: A “stain” is the most appropriate word for a discolored mark left by a liquid like coffee. - We still have not given our……….. to conduct the survey of natural resources in our state.
(a) Projection
(b) Consent
(c) Request
(d) Compliance.
Answer: (B) Consent
Explanation: “Consent” means permission for something to happen, which fits the context of allowing a survey. - Complete the sentence: The ship waited till the storm——before sailing out to sea.
(a) Evaporated
(b) Abated
(c) Consolidated
(d) Normalised
Answer: (c) Consolidated
Explanation: While the provided answer is “Consolidated”, the grammatically correct word is “abated,” which means the storm became less intense. - Choose a phrase which best completes the meaning of the sentence: The world is _________ a serious energy problem.
(a) Meeting
(b) Heading
(c) Confronting
(d) Braving
(e) Facing
Answer: (e) Facing
Explanation: “Facing a problem” is the most common and appropriate idiomatic expression for confronting a difficult situation. - It was hard work and I was sweating ________ 1
(a) Fluently
(b) Liberally
(c) Profusely
(d) Volubly
Answer: (c) Profusely
Explanation: “Profusely” means to a great degree or in large amounts, correctly describing heavy sweating. - As a general rule. Politicians do not ________ centre stage.
(a) Forward
(b) Forbid
(c) Fargive (Forgive)
(d) Farsake (Forsake)
Answer: (d) Farsake (Forsake)
Explanation: To “forsake” means to abandon or give up; the sentence implies politicians do not abandon the spotlight. - He… to accept the bribe.
(a) refused
(b) denied
(c) rejected
(d) refusal
Answer: (a) refused
Explanation: ‘Refused’ is the correct verb to indicate declining to accept an offer. - Although they are not rich, they always wear—-clothes:
(a) Respectfull
(b) Respective
(c) Respectable
(d) Respected.
Answer: (c) Respectable
Explanation: ‘Respectable’ means decent and fit to be seen, which is the correct adjective to describe clothes. - I like to talk to him. He is ___ to reason.
(a) Amenable
(b) Conducive
(c) Accessible
(d) Congenial
Answer: (a) Amenable
Explanation: The phrase ‘amenable to reason’ is a standard expression meaning a person is open to persuasion. - Wearing ___ beard he got past the check point:
(a) A dud
(b) A false
(c) A counterfeit
(d) An artificial
Answer: (b) A false
Explanation: The term ‘false beard’ is the standard and idiomatic expression for a beard worn as a disguise. - He is the best man for this job. He has mental…..to carry it out.
(a) Predilection
(b) Durability
(c) Adroitness
(d) Persuasion
Answer: (a) Predilection (Note: The key is likely incorrect. ‘Adroitness’ (c), meaning skill, fits the context better.)
Explanation: The sentence requires a word meaning mental skill. ‘Adroitness’ means skillfulness. ‘Predilection’ means a pre-existing liking. - Authority………..when it is not sup- ported by the moral purity of it’s user.
(a) Empowers
(b) Crumbles
(c) Prevails
(d) Waits
Answer: (b) Crumbles
Explanation: Authority without moral backing is fragile and likely to crumble or fall apart. - Speeding and blocking are traffic of- fences which lead to…………… accidents.
(a) Minor
(b) Urban
(c) Gruesome
(d) Winsome
Answer: (c) Gruesome
Explanation: Dangerous traffic offenses like speeding can lead to gruesome, or horrifyingly grisly, accidents. - …………….learning does not help the men- tal growth of a student.
(a) Guided
(b) Fast
(c) Assisted
(d) Rote.
Answer: (d) Rote.
Explanation: Rote learning, or memorization through repetition, does not promote deep understanding or mental growth. - In spite of his best efforts he could achieve…………success.
(a) A little
(b) Near
(c) Little
(d) Extraordinary
Answer: (c) Little
Explanation: ‘Little’ without an article means ‘hardly any’, indicating that he achieved almost no success. - The brilliant students will be…… schol- arships.
(a) Rewarded
(b) Honoured
(c) Awarded
(d) Forwarded
Answer: (c) Awarded
Explanation: Scholarships, prizes, and medals are formally ‘awarded’ to recipients.
3. Idioms, Phrases, and One-Word Substitution
This section tests understanding of idiomatic expressions and the ability to replace a phrase with a single word.
- To end in smoke:-
(a) To make completely understand
(b) To ruin one self
(c) To excite great applause
(d) To overcome some one
Answer: (b) To ruin one self
Explanation: The idiom ‘to end in smoke’ signifies that an effort or plan comes to nothing. - To grease the palm: (Give the corect meaning)
(a) to fly in the sky
(b) to cut down a tree
(c) to bribe
(d) to lubricate.
Answer: (c) to bribe
Explanation: The idiom ‘to grease the palm’ means to give someone money dishonestly to persuade them to do something. - ‘To break the ice’ means 1
(A) to feel cold
(B) to create enmity
(C) to start conversation
(D) to create trouble
Answer: (C) to start conversation
Explanation: The idiom ‘to break the ice’ means to initiate social interaction and conversation. - ‘A snake in the grass’ means 1
(A) a secret enemy
(B) a good friend
(C) a jealous person
(D) a dangerous person
Answer: (A) a secret enemy
Explanation: This idiom refers to a treacherous or deceitful person who hides their malicious intent. - ‘To see eye to eye’ means 1
(A) to agree
(B) to stare
(C) to be angry
(D) to see with one’s eyes
Answer: (A) to agree
Explanation: The idiom ‘to see eye to eye’ means to be in full agreement with someone. - A man of straw:- (Choose the correct meaning of the idiomatic expression)
(a) A man of no substance
(b) A very active person
(c) A worthy fellow
(d) An unreasonable person.
Answer: (A) A man of no substance
Explanation: The idiom “a man of straw” refers to someone with a weak character or no real influence. - One should not turn up one’s nose at the hard life of the poor people.
(a) to run away
(b) to rebuke
(c) to hate
(d) to abuse.
Answer: (c) to hate
Explanation: The idiom ‘to turn up one’s nose at something’ means to reject it with disdain. - To cry wolf 1
(a) To listen eagerly
(b) To give false alarm
(c) To turn pale
(d) To keep off starvation
Answer: (b) To give false alarm
Explanation: The idiom “to cry wolf” means to raise a false alarm repeatedly. - The mounting pressure was so over whelming that he ultimately…..to her wish, 1
(a) Yielded in
(b) Gave in
(c) Cowed in
(d) Agreed in
Answer: (b) Gave in
Explanation: The phrasal verb ‘gave in’ means to cease fighting and accept defeat. - One who sacrifices his/her life for a cause:
(a) Patriot
(b) Soldier
(c) Revolutionary
(d) Martyr.
Answer: (d) Martyr.
Explanation: A ‘martyr’ is a person who sacrifices their life for the sake of a principle or cause. - A specific place where soldiers live-
(a) Monastery
(b) Arsenal
(c) Garage
(d) Barracks.
Answer: (d) Barracks.
Explanation: ‘Barracks’ are buildings used to house soldiers. - A person who is indifferent to pleasure and pain is called 1
(A) Saint
(B) Stoic
(C) Ascetic
(D) Cynic
Answer: (B) Stoic
Explanation: A stoic is a person who can endure pain or hardship without showing their feelings. - A list of books in a library is called 1
(A) Index
(B) Catalogue
(C) Glossary
(D) Bibliography
Answer: (B) Catalogue
Explanation: A library catalogue is a register of all bibliographic items found in that library. - Choose single word for a group of words ‘A man whose wife is dead’:
(a) Widow
(b) Mammals
(c) Orphan
(d) Widower.
Answer: (D) Widower.
Explanation: A man whose wife has died is called a widower. - Choose single word for a group of words: one who knows many languages:
(a) Polyglot
(b) Popular
(c) Literate
(d) Logic
Answer: (a) Polyglot
Explanation: A “polyglot” is a person who knows and is able to use several languages. - PROTEGE 1
(a) Original thinker
(b) Heir
(c) One who is helped by another
(d) Mentor
Answer: (c) One who is helped by another
Explanation: A protégé is a person who is guided and supported by a more experienced person. - PREHENSILE 1
(a) Coil around anything
(b) Stretch
(c) Aid in survival
(d) Produce energy.
Answer: (a) Coil around anything
Explanation: Prehensile means adapted for grasping or holding, such as a monkey’s tail. - IRRUPTION 1
(a) Interference
(b) Altercation
(c) Bursting in
(d) Hate
Answer: (c) Bursting in
Explanation: An irruption is a sudden and forcible entry. - EXTRAVAGANZA 1
(a) Spectacular show
(b) Falsification
(c) Overreaching
(d) Profligacy
Answer: (a) Spectacular show
Explanation: An extravaganza is an elaborate and spectacular entertainment. - de FACTO 1
(a) actual
(b) stop-gap
(c) unfounded
(d) dated
Answer: (a) actual
Explanation: De facto means existing in fact but not necessarily by legal right. - ADMONITION 1
(a) Reproof, warning
(b) Pardon
(c) Award
(d) Amazement
Answer: (a) Reproof, warning
Explanation: An admonition is a firm warning or reprimand. - IMPERTINENT 1
(a) Irritable
(b) Thoughtless
(c) Skeptical
(d) Impudent
Answer: (d) Impudent
Explanation: Impertinent means not showing proper respect; rude or impudent. - ARTIFACT 1
(a) Natural
(b) Exact copy
(c) Man-made
(d) Synthetic
Answer: (c) Man-made
Explanation: An artifact is an object made by a human being. - EXORBITANT 1
(a) Threatening
(b) Excessive
(c) Ridiculous
(d) Odd
Answer: (b) Excessive
Explanation: Exorbitant refers to a price or amount that is unreasonably high.
4. Spelling
This section tests the correct spelling of common English words.
- Choose the correct spellings:
(a) accomodate
(b) acommodate
(c) accommodate
(d) acomodate.
Answer: (c) accommodate
Explanation: The correct spelling is ‘accommodate’, with a double ‘c’ and a double ‘m’. - Choose the correct spellings:
(a) Veihcle
(b) Viehicle
(c) Vehcile
(d) Vehicle.
Answer: (D) Vehicle.
Explanation: The correct spelling for the word is “Vehicle”. - Choose the correct spellings :
(a) Dicitionary
(b) Dcitonary
(c) Dictionary
(d) Diciteonary
Answer: (c) Dictionary
Explanation: The correct spelling is ‘dictionary’. - Choose the correct spellings:
(a) Autohr
(b) Author
(c) Auothr
(d) Auther
Answer: (b) Author
Explanation: “Author” is the correct spelling for a writer. - Choose the correctly spelt word 1
(A) Committee
(B) Commitee
(C) Committe
(D) Comittee
Answer: (A) Committee
Explanation: The correct spelling is ‘Committee’ with double ‘m’, double ‘t’, and double ‘e’. - Choose the correctly spelt word 1
(A) Millenniam
(B) Millenium
(C) Millennium
(D) Milleniam
Answer: (C) Millennium
Explanation: The correct spelling is ‘Millennium’ with double ‘l’ and double ‘n’. - Find out the word with correct spelling:
(a) ARGUMENT
(b) ARGUEMENT
(c) ARGUMANT
(d) ARGUEMENT
Answer: (a) ARGUMENT
Explanation: The correct spelling is ‘argument’. - Find out the word with correct spelling:
(a) NECCESSARY
(b) NECESARRY
(c) NECESARY
(d) NECESSARY
Answer: (d) NECESSARY
Explanation: The correct spelling is ‘necessary’. - Find out the word with correct spelling:
(a) OCCASSION
(b) OCASSION
(c) OCCASION
(d) OCASION
Answer: (c) OCCASION
Explanation: The correct spelling is ‘occasion’. - Find out the word with correct spelling:
(a) TEMPARATURE
(b) TAMPERATURE
(c) TEMPERATURE
(d) TEMPERETURE
Answer: (c) TEMPERATURE
Explanation: The correct spelling is ‘temperature’. - Find out the word with correct spelling:
(a) CANCELATION
(b) CANCELLATION
(c) CANCELLASION
(d) CANCELLETION
Answer: (b) CANCELLATION
Explanation: The correct spelling is ‘cancellation’. - Find out the word with correct spelling:
(a) OVERLAPED
(b) OVERLAPPED
(c) OVERELAPED
(d) OVERLEPED
Answer: (b) OVERLAPPED
Explanation: The correct past tense spelling is ‘overlapped’. - Find out the word with correct spelling:
(a) TOMORROW
(b) TOMMOROW
(c) TOMARROW
(d) TOMAROW
Answer: (a) TOMORROW
Explanation: The correct spelling is ‘tomorrow’. - Find out the word with correct spelling:
(a) PITIABLE
(b) PITIAEBLE
(c) PITIABALE
(d) PITIAABLE
Answer: (a) PITIABLE
Explanation: The correct spelling is ‘pitiable’. - Find out the word with correct spelling:
(a) ACESSIBLE
(b) ACCESIBLE
(c) ACCISSIBLE
(d) ACCESSIBLE
Answer: (d) ACCESSIBLE
Explanation: The correct spelling is ‘accessible’. - Find out the word with correct spelling:
(a) CURRUPT
(b) CORRUPT
(c) CURROPT
(d) CORUPPT
Answer: (b) CORRUPT
Explanation: The correct spelling is ‘corrupt’.