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TESTOMANIA

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PREFACE
We are very pleased to present the first edition of this book. This book “Testomania (English)”
under ‘PYP Series’ provides you diversified concepts that will change the way you perceive
English. This book has been designed to assist you in recognizing your potential and developing
skills to get success in SSC exams.

SSCtube has been launching quality test series of different exams for the aspirants of SSC
since 2015. During this span, we got to know about the continuous demand for such a book
which contains thorough explanation of each and every question. Further, after the computer
based test being introduced in SSC, many students demanded a solution which will help them
prepare in both online and offline mode simultaneously. This inspired us to author a book
which meets all such requirements and we have tried to integrate the online and offline
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The book comprehensively covers all the questions asked in SSC CPO 2019 that were held
in December 2019. The book contains QR codes, which on being scanned; will redirect you to
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detailed solution of all these test papers. Some questions in CPO 19 were repeated from past
SSC Exams, we have mentioned all those questions using keyword ‘R’. We have also added a
Self-Assessment page after each test paper, so that you can evaluate your performance.

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About the Author


Dr. Vocab has been teaching language and verbal Ability for the last 8 years and popularly renowned
for easy Approach and student centric Techniques to deliver exam oriented contents. He has done his
studies form university of Delhi with Economics and Financial Management from Grammar to
Vocabulary, Comprehension to Descriptive, Everything comes under the genre of him, that is why
students cherish being guided and trained by him. He always appreciates the innovative ideas in teaching
as well as learning and this book is the result of the same experience.

Sahil Mittal (Dr. Vocab)

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definitely change your way of perceiving English.

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CPO 2019 (TIER-1)

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2. 09/12/2019 [AS] 15 – 22 ....................

3. 11/12/2019 [MS] 23 – 30 ....................

4. 11/12/2019 [AS] 31 – 38 ....................

5. 12/12/2019 [MS] 39 – 45 ....................

6. 12/12/2019 [AS] 46 – 54 ....................

7. 13/12/2019 [MS] 55 – 62 ....................

8. 13/12/2019 [AS] 63 – 70 ..........................

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1. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the 7. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
given word. (a) jumble (b) junior
INTENTIONAL (c) journy (d) jovial
(a) designed (b) voluntary 8. Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word.
(c) calculated (d) accidental
SUBSEQUENT
2. Select the most appropriate synonym of the (a) consecutive (b) preceding
given word.
(c) antecedent (d) prior
CONTAMINATE 9. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
(a) sanctify (b) cleanse (a) reliable (b) realm
(c) purify (d) pollute (c) resemble (d) redius
10. Select the most appropriate option to
3®. Select the option that can be used as a one-
substitute the underlined segment in the given
word substitute for the given group of words.
sentence. If there is no need to substitute it,
A person who can endure pain or hardship select ‘No substitution’.
without showing his feelings or complaining I couldn’t got some sleep because the people
(a) stoic (b) agnostic in the next room were talking very loudly.
(c) ascetic (d) pedant (a) couldn’t get some sleep
4. Select the most appropriate option to (b) couldn’t get any sleep
substitute the underlined segment in the given (c) couldn’t got any sleep
sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, (d) No substitution
select ‘No substitution’. 11. Select the most appropriate synonym of the
I enjoy to watch a good detective movie. given word.
ADEQUATE
(a) watching (b) watched
(a) meagre (b) sufficient
(c) No substitution (d) watch (c) inept (d) unfit
5. Select the most appropriate word to fill in the 12®.Select the most appropriate meaning of the
blank. underlined idiom in the given sentence.
He obtained 80% marks in Science in High Off and on I take a break from my hectic
School. He has qualified ______ the science schedule to refresh myself.
stream in plus two. (a) Rarely (b) Seldom
(a) at (b) to (c) Immediately (d) Periodically
13. Identify the segment in the sentence which
(c) in (d) for
contains the grammatical error. If there is no
®
6 . Select the most appropriate meaning of the error, select ‘No error’
underlined idiom in the given sentence. In about two weeks our holidays will start.
Our PM is received with open arms wherever (a) In about two weeks
he goes. (b) No error
(a) Harmoniously (b) Promptly (c) our holidays
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Direction (14-18) : In the following passage some 21 ®.Select the most appropriate option to
substitute the underlined segment in the given
words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with
sentence. If there is no need to substitute it,
the help of the alternatives given. Select the most select ‘No substitution’.
appropriate option for each blank. The authorities are looked on the matter.
I had seen the magic shop from afar several times. I (a) No substitution
had passed ___(1)___ once or twice, a shop window (b) are looked into the matter
of ___(2)___ little objects, magic balls, magic hens, (c) are looking into the matter
wonderful cones, magic dolls and all those ___(3)___ (d) are looking on the matter
of things. But never had I thought of going in 22. Select the option that can be used as a one-
word substitute for the given group of words.
___(4)___ one day, Gip hauled me by my finger - right
Words written on a tombstone in the memory
___(5)___ to the window.
of the person who has died
14. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(a) prologue (b) epilogue
blank No.1.
(c) stela (d) epitaph
(a) them (b) these
23®.Identify the segment in the sentence which
(c) this (d) it
contains the grammatical error. If there is no
15. Select the most appropriate option to fill in error, select ‘No error’
blank No.2.
We watched the workmen to repair the tiles
(a) alluring (b) allures of the kitchen.
(c) allured (d) allure (a) of the kitchen
16. Select the most appropriate option to fill in (b) We watched the workmen
blank No.3.
(c) No error
(a) design (b) sort
(d) to repair the tiles
(c) shape (d) pattern
24. Identify the segment in the sentence which
17. Select the most appropriate option to fill in contains the grammatical error.
blank No.4.
A large section of a hotel under construction
(a) while (b) until collapse in New Orleans last Saturday.
(c) after (d) since (a) under construction
18. Select the most appropriate option to fill in (b) collapse in New Orleans
blank No.5.
(c) last Saturday
(a) out (b) up
(d) A large section of a hotel
(c) down (d) in
25®.Select the most appropriate synonym of the
19. Select the most appropriate word to fill in
given word.
the blank.
TRANQUIL
This is the girl ______ is going to IIT, Delhi.
(a) nervous (b) agitated
(a) whom (b) that
(c) calm (d) wild
(c) who (d) which
26. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
20®.Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
given word.
given word.
APPLAUD
LAMENT
(a) denounce (b) magnify
(a) bleed (b) bemoan
(c) commend (d) approve
(c) appeal (d) celebrate
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27. Select the most appropriate option to 34. Select the option that can be used as a one-
substitute the underlined segment in the given word substitute for the given group of words.
sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, A person who held a job or office before the
select ‘No substitution’. current holder
The tree was uprooted by the storm last
(a) successor (b) ancestor
evening, isn’t it?
(c) descendant (d) predecessor
(a) didn’t it (b) wasn’t it
35®.Select the most appropriate meaning of the
(c) was it (d) No substitution
underlined idiom in the given sentence.
28. Select the most appropriate option to
In spite of her severe accident she took heart
substitute the underlined segment in the given
and moved forward.
sentence. If there is no need to substitute it,
select ‘No substitution’. (a) Gathered courag
Rahul thinks that this is quite the cheap (b) Overcame problems
restaurant. (c) Felt depressed
(a) so a cheap (b) so the cheap (d) Acted promptly
(c) No substitution (d) quite a cheap 36. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
29. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word. (a) ridiculous (b) mischivious
(a) puddel (b) pigeon (c) humorous (d) mysterious
(c) pillion (d) pioneer 37. Select the most appropriate word to fill in the
30. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the blank.
given word. If only we ______ a light! It is depressing to
ENRAGED wait in the dark.
(a) pleased (b) livid (a) have had (b) are having
(c) aggravated (d) infuriated (c) have (d) had
31. Select the option that can be used as a one- 38. Select the option that can be used as a one-
word substitute for the given group of words word substitute for the given group of words.
A small building or room used for Christian A person who believes that war and violence
worship in a school, prison, hospital or large are unjustifiable
private house.
(a) pessimist (b) anarchist
(a) church (b) cathedral
(c) optimist (d) pacifist
(c) chapel (d) congregation
39. In the sentence identify the segment which
32. In the sentence identify the segment which
contains the grammatical error.
contains the grammatical error.
‘Plogging’ is an international trend, in which
Across his morning walk on a beach in
someone picking up trash while jogging or
Mamallapuram, Prime Minister Modi was seen
brisk walking.
picking up plastic litter, bottles, and other
items. (a) while jogging or brisk walking
(a) picking up plastic litter (b) picking up trash
(b) Across his morning walk (c) ‘Plogging’ is an international trend
(c) Prime Minister Modi was seen (d) in which someone
(d) on a beach in Mamallapuram 40. Select the most appropriate word to fill in the
33. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the blank.
given word. We haven’t been to Gangotri ______ almost ten
INFINITE years.
(a) boundless (b) eternal (a) for (b) from
(c) vast (d) limited (c) to (d) since
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41®.Select the most appropriate meaning of the National Park) — squealing as they flew high up
underlined idiom in the given sentence. across the sky. They looked as if they had just left
Trying to find my lost ring in the college is Jurassic Park. Or, for that matter, their larger, more
like looking for a needle in a haystack. glamorous, cousins — Great pied hornbills. Tramping
(a) Doing something impossible through a streambed in Kalagarh (near Corbett), we
suddenly heard this rasping, whooshing, sound. Up
(b) Doing something unimportant
there, in the clear blue, were six-seven huge black-
(c) Making a big deal of a small thing and-white birds with colossal yellow beaks flying in
(d) Doing something secretly tandem across the clear blue sky, their wings making
42. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word. the rasping sound.

(a) laboratery (b) labour Say “paradise flycatcher” and a birder’s eyes will
begin to glint: “Where? When? Will it be there now?”
(c) lantern (d) literature
are questions that will be shot out like machine-gun
43®.Select the most appropriate meaning of the
bullets. The first time I saw a full grown milk-white-
underlined idiom in the given sentence.
and-glossy-black male, with its glamorous 18-inch
Mrs. Arora has got the green light from the streamer tail, was at the Sultanpur National Park in
principal to organise a science conference in Haryana. But I remember better the flycatchers, that
the college. made me run around in a tea garden in Palampur,
(a) Got fired for doing something teasingly whistling at me from one end to the other.
(b) Got permission to go ahead with something The nesting pair in Naukuchiatal was more
accommodating except that I had to stand kneedeep
(c) Got the work started
in the hotel’s garbage dump to get a good view of
(d) Got energy and motivation to do something
them flitting to and fro the gully nearby. To
Direction (44-48): Read the following passage and compensate, one actually flew nearly down to my
answer the questions given after it. feet to snatch up a bluebottle I had missed.
The excitement of bird watchers on spotting a Of course, there have been rarities: the highlight of
particular species for the very first time is the regular Bharatpur (the Keoladeo National Park)
unparalleled. With eyes shining and pride bursting, visits was the darshan of VIP Siberian cranes. Then
they exclaim, “I had a lifer today”, or “It was a lifer they stopped coming, which was a first indication of
for me”. For the longest time, I couldn’t fathom what their slow extinction — even if it was just “local” to
all the fuss was about. I mean, at some point in their our area. The gloriously uppity Great Indian bustards
lives, even a crow or mynah would have been a lifer in the Karera Sanctuary (Madhya Pradesh) were
— seen for the very first time. So, here, I’ve done a another unforgettable sighting. The sheer disdain
bit of jugaad with the term and define it as a bird with which they flounced away from our howling,
that you see maybe (but not necessarily) for the first jolting jeep and took to their wings was a lesson in
time, but which has made a lasting, life-changing being put in your place. Now, not only does the
impact on you. Then I recalled some of my own sanctuary not exist anymore but those magnificent
“lifers”. muscular birds are crashing to total extinction.
Number 1 is the little coppersmith barbet. The first 44. What does the word ‘lifer’ mean for the
bird I saw through brand new, big and powerful author?
binoculars — and it was solely responsible for my (a) A bird which makes a life-changing impact
getting interested in birds. The fellow looked like a on you
tubby little clown with hiccups and that just blew
(b) A bird which is becoming extinct
me away. I will never forget the first time I saw grey
hornbills aeons ago: over sullen grey skies in the (c) A bird that you see for the first time
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45. Which bird is black and white with a huge 48. Match the words with their meaning.
yellow beak? Words Meanings
(a) Great pied hornbill a. fathom (1) team
(b) Siberian crane b. aeons (2) understand

(c) Paradise flycatcher c. tandem (3) ages

(d) Grey hornbill (a) a-2, b-1, c-3


(b) a-1, b-3, c-2
46. Which pair of birds did the author see in
Naukuchiatal? (c) a-2, b-3, c-1
(d) a-3, b-2, c-1
(a) Great Indian bustard
49. Select the most appropriate synonym of the
(b) Paradise flycatcher
given word.
(c) Hornbill FASCINATING
(d) Coppersmith barbet (a) appealing (b) boring
47. According to the passage which sanctuary does (c) stupid (d) tiring
NOT exist anymore? 50. Select the most appropriate word to fill in the
(a) Sultanpur National Park, Haryana blank.

(b) Sanjay Gandhi National Park Milk is ______ than any other food.
(a) as nourishing (b) more nourishing
(c) Keoladeo National Park, Bharatpur
(c) most nourishing (d) Nourishing
(d) Karera Sanctuary, Madhya Pradesh

ANSWER KEY
1. (d) 11. (b) 21. (c) 31. (c) 41. (a)
2. (d) 12. (d) 22. (d) 32. (b) 42. (a)
3. (a) 13. (b) 23. (d) 33. (d) 43. (b)
4. (a) 14. (d) 24. (b) 34. (d) 44. (a)
5. (d) 15. (a) 25. (c) 35. (a) 45. (a)
6. (d) 16. (b) 26. (a) 36. (b) 46. (b)
7. (c) 17. (b) 27. (b) 37. (d) 47. (d)
8. (a) 18. (b) 28. (d) 38. (d) 48. (c)
9. (d) 19. (c) 29. (a) 39. (b) 49. (a)
10. (b) 20. (d) 30. (a) 40. (a) 50. (b)

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Explanation
1. (d) The most appropriate antonym of ‘intentional’ Purify (v) = to remove bad substances from
is ‘accidental’. something to make it pure
‘Intentional’ (adj.) = something done on Ex- Plants help to purify the air.
purpose; deliberate; planned or intended 3. (a) Stoic (n/adj.) = someone who does not
Ex- Did you leave his name out by accident complain or show their emotions
or was it intentional? Ex- He is somewhat stoic as he speaks of his
Accidental (adj./n) = happening by chance, past.
unintentionally, or unexpectedly Agnostic (n/adj.) = a person who believes that
Ex- Reports suggest that eleven people were nothing is known or can be known of the
killed by accidental fire from their own side. existence or nature of God
Voluntary (adj./n) = done, given, or acting of Ex- Although he was raised a Catholic, he
one’s own free will was an agnostic for most of his adult life.
Ex- She does voluntary work for the Red Pedant (n) = a person who is too interested
Cross two days a week. in formal rules and small details that are not
Designed (adj.) = planned or conceived in important
detail or for a specific purpose Ex- Grammarians may be serious students
Ex- This range of clothing is specially of language, but they are f requently
designed for shorter women. caricatured as pedants.
Calculated (adj.) = (of an action) done with Ascetic (adj./n) = avoiding physical pleasures
full awareness of the likely consequences; and living a simple life, often for religious
planned or arranged in order to produce a reasons
particular effect Ex- They lived a very ascetic life.
Ex- It was a cruel, calculated crime with 4. (a) Use ‘watching’ – in place of – ‘to watch’. After
absolutely no justification. the verb ‘enjoy’, gerund form is used for the
2. (d) The most appropr iate synonym of very sense of continuity.
‘contaminate’ is ‘pollute’. Some verbs are normally followed by the –
ing form, not the to-infinitive: keep, enjoy,
‘Contaminate’ (v) = to make (something)
admit, deny, avoid, can’t help, can’t stand
impure by exposure to or addition of a
etc.
poisonous or polluting substance
5. (d) ‘For’ is the correct preposition here to be used.
Ex- Much of the coast has been contaminated
The use of the preposition ‘for’ with the verb
by nuclear waste.
‘qualify’ tells us about to succeed in getting
Pollute (v) = to contaminate (water, the air, into something.
etc.) with harmful or poisonous substances Look at the different examples with different
Ex- The pesticides used on many farms are meanings given below –
polluting the water supply. Ex 1 – Nigeria was the first team to qualify
Sanctify (v) = to make something or someone for the World Cup.
holy; to make something socially or officially Ex 2 – It takes three years to qualify as a
acceptable social worker.
Ex- There was a small shrine was built to Ex 3 – This course qualifies you to teach in
sanctify the site. any secondary school.
Cleanse (v /n) = t o make somet hing 6. (d) With open arms = with warm and great
completely clean affection or enthusiasm
Ex- Cleanse the cut/wound thoroughly before Ex- We welcomed Henry’s offer with open
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7. (c) The incorrectly spelt word is ‘journy’, and the Ex- Her interests are in the realm of practical
correct spelling of this word is ‘journey’. politics.
Journey (n/v) = the act of travelling from one Reliable (adj./n) = Someone or something that
place to another, especially in a vehicle is reliable can be trusted or believed because
Ex- I love going on long journeys. he, she, or it works or behaves well in the
way you expect
Jumble (n/v) = an untidy and confused
mixture of things, feelings, or ideas Ex- Gideon is very reliable - if he says he’ll
do something, he’ll do it.
Ex- He rummaged through the jumble of
papers on his desk. Resemble (v) = to have a similar appearance
to or qualities in common with (someone or
Jovial (adj.) = cheerful and friendly; (of a
something); look or seem like
person) friendly and in a good mood, or (of a
situation) enjoyable because of being friendly Ex- You resemble your mother very closely.
and pleasant 10. (b) Use ‘Couldn’t get any sleep’ – in place of –
Ex- He seemed a very jovial guy. ‘couldn’t got any sleep’. Modal verbs (can,
could, will, would, may…) take first form of
8. (a) The most appropr iate synonym of
the verb (in active voice sentences).
‘Subsequent’ is ‘Consecutive’.
11. (b) The most appropriate synonym of ‘Adequate’
‘Subsequent’ (adj.) = happening after
is ‘Sufficient’.
something else; following
Adequate (adj.) = satisfactory or acceptable
Ex- The book discusses his illness and
in quality or quantity
subsequent resignation from politics.
Ex- I didn’t have adequate time to prepare.
Consecutive (adj.) = following each other
Sufficient (adj.) = enough for a particular
continuously
purpose
Ex- This is the fifth consecutive weekend that
Ex- This recipe should be sufficient for five
I’ve spent working.
people.
Preceding (adj.) = coming before something
Inept (adj.) = having or showing no skill;
in order, position, or time
clumsy; not skilled or effective
Ex- The paintings are a development of ideas
Ex- He was always rather inept at sport.
she explored in the preceding decade.
Meagre (adj.) = (of amounts or numbers) very
Antecedent (adj./n) = someone or something
small or not enough
existing or happening before, especially as
the cause or origin of something existing or Ex- The prisoners existed on a meagre diet.
happening later 12. (d) Off and on = sometimes but not regularly
Ex- Charles Babbage’s mechanical Ex- She’s been taking drugs off and on since
calculating engines were the antecedents of she was 16.
the modern computer. 13. (b) No error
Prior (adj./n) = existing or happening before 14. (d) ‘It’ is the correct pronoun to be used here as
something else, or before a particular time we are talking about the magic shop in this
Ex- The course required no prior knowledge sentence that the subject (I) had passed once
of Spanish. or twice after watching it several times from
9. (d) The incorrectly spelt word is ‘redius’, and the afar.
correct spelling of this word is ‘radius’. 15. (a) An adjective is required here for the little
objects, magic balls, magic hens, wonderful
‘Radius’ (n/v) = (the length of) a straight line
hens, etc. ‘Alluring’ is the appropriate
joining the centre of a circle to its edge or the
adjective here to be used because it tells us
centre of a sphere to its surface
about the time when the subject (I) saw a
Ex- The radius of this wheel is 30 cm.. shop of window of magic balls, magic hens,
Realm (n) = a kingdom; a country ruled by a wonderful hens and that all seemed alluring
king or queen; an area of interest or activity at that time.

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16. (b) ‘Sort’ is the correct noun here to be used. definite article ‘the’ tells that we are talking
‘Sort’ (n) is used for a group of things that about some specific authorities here. Second
are of the same type or that share similar thing – ‘Look into’ is the correct form of the
qualities. phrasal verb that had been used here. ‘Look
Ex- We both like the same sort of music. into’ means to try to discover the facts about
something such as a problem or a crime.
17. (b) ‘Until’ is the correct preposition here to be
used. The subject is talking about time (one 22. (d) Epitaph (n) = a phrase or form of words
day), ‘until’ means up to (the time that). written in memory of a person who has died,
especially as an inscription on a tombstone
18. (b) ‘Up’ is the correct choice here to be used. We
have to see the preposition ‘to’ that has been Prologue (n) = a part that comes at the
used here after the blank space. ‘Up to’ is a beginning of a play, story, or long poem, often
phrase of ‘up’. It can be used a preposition/ giv ing informat ion about ev ents t hat
adverb. ‘Up to’ means less than or equal to, happened before the time when the play,
but not more than, a stated value, number, story, or poem begins
position, level, or time. Epilogue (n) = a speech or piece of text that
19. (c) ‘Who’ is the appropriate pronoun that we use is added to the end of a play or book, often
to introduce a clause giving furt her giving a short statement about what happens
information about a person or people to the characters after the play or book
previously mentioned. finishes
20. (d) The most appropriate antonym of ‘lament’ is Stela (n) = an upright stone slab or column
‘celebrate’. typically bearing a commemorative
inscription or relief design, often serving as
‘Lament’ (v/n) = to express sadness and
a gravestone
feeling sorry about something
23. (d) Use ‘repair the tiles’ – in place of – ‘to repair
Ex- The poem opens by lamenting (over) the
the tiles’. After the verb ‘watch’ we tend to
death of a young man.
use the bare infinitive.
Celebrate (v) = to take part in special
Here is the full sentence explanation: watch
enjoyable activities in order to show that a
+ objective + bare infinitive
particular occasion is important
For example – We watched + the sun + go
Ex- We always celebrate our wedding
down.
anniversary by going out to dinner.
Here are more examples with other verbs:
Bemoan (v) = to complain or express sadness
about something Ex 1 – I watched him cook dinner
Ex- Researchers at universities are always Ex 2 – I heard him say it
bemoaning their lack of funds. Ex 3 – I see them do it all the time
Appeal (v/n) = make a serious, urgent, or These are called verbs of perception.
heartfelt request We can also use the gerund in certain
Ex- Police are appealing for information about situations. You’ll see teachers say that we
the incident. use the gerund when the action isn’t
Bleed (v/n) = to lose blood complete, but it can be flexible.
Ex- He was bleeding heavily. For example:
21. (c) Use ‘are looking into the matter’ – in place of 1. We saw them arguing
– ‘are looked on the matter’. 2. We watched him performing
There are two things: First – the sentence 24. (b) Use ‘collapsed in New Orleans’ – in place of –
cannot be in the passive form of the present ‘collapse in New Orleans’. The sentence has
simple tense (are looked) because the been framed in the past tense (as we can see
sentence doesn’t talk about nay general case. ‘last Saturday’), so, the verb has to be in the
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25. (c) sThe most appropriate synonym of ‘tranquil’ 28. (d) Look carefully to the points given below –
is ‘calm’. 1. We use quite + a/an before a noun to give
Tranquil (adj.) = free from disturbance; calm it more emphasis or importance:
and peaceful and without noise, violence, Ex- There was quite a crowd at the party.
worry, etc. 2.When we use quite + a/an + adjective +
Ex- She stared at the tranquil surface of the noun it means the same as ‘a little or a lot
water. but not completely’:
Calm (adj./n/v) = not showing or feeling Ex- It’s quite a big company.
nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions Ex- It’s quite a good book. (It’s rather good
Ex- She had to keep calm at all costs. but not excellent.)
3. We often use quite with a bit, a few and a
Nervous (adj.) = worried and anxious
lot to refer to large amounts and quantities:
Ex- I was too nervous to speak.
Ex- I used to go sailing quite a lot.
Agitated (adj.) = feeling or appearing troubled Ex- You should ask Mez for some advice. He
or nervous knows quite a bit about gardening.
Ex- There’s no point in getting agitated. 29. (a) The incorrectly spelt word is ‘puddel’. The
Wild (adj./n/v) = uncontrolled, violent, or correct spelling will be ‘puddle’.
extreme Puddle (n/v) = a small pool of liquid on the
Ex- The audience burst into wild applause. ground, especially from rain
26. (a) The most appropriate antonym of ‘applaud’ Pioneer (n/v) = a person who is one of the
is ‘denounce’. first people to do something
30. (a) The antonym of ‘enraged’ is ‘pleased’.
Applaud (v) = to show enjoyment or approval
of something such as a performance or speech Enraged (adj.) = very angry; furious
by clapping the hands repeatedly to make a Ex- He was very enraged.
noise Please (n/v) = feeling or showing pleasure and
Ex- She was applauded for a full five minutes satisfaction, especially at an event or a
after her speech. situation; happy or satisfied
Ex- I’m pleased to hear you’re feeling better.
Denounce (v) = to criticize something or
someone strongly and publicly Livid (adj.) = extremely angry
Ex- He was livid when he found out.
Ex- The government’s economic policy has
been denounced on all sides. Aggravated (adj.) = (of an offence) made more
serious by attendant circumstances
Magnify (v) = to make something look larger
Ex- I saw the aggravated news of burglary.
than it is, especially by looking at it through
Infuriate (v) = to make (someone) extremely
a lens; to make a problem bigger or more
angry and impatient
important
Ex- His sexist attitude infuriates me.
Ex- The hot summer magnified the racial
31. (c) Chapel (n) = a small building or room used
tensions in the community.
for Christian worship in a school, prison,
Commend (v) = to formally praise someone hospital, or large private house
or something Cathedral (n) = a very large, usually stone,
Ex- The judge commended her for/on her building for Christian worship. It is the
bravery. largest and most important church of a
27. (b) Use ‘wasn’t it’ – in place of – ‘isn’t it’. The diocese
sentence has been framed in the past tense, Church (n) = a building used for public
so, the question tag of the past tense also Christian worship
has to be in the past tense. Since, the give Congregation (n) = a group of people who have
sentence is affirmative, so, the question tag come together in a religious building for
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32. (b) Use ‘during his morning walk’ – in place of – 36. (b) The incorrectly spelt word is ‘mischivious’,
‘across his morning walk’. We are talking and the correct spelling will be ‘mischievous’.
about the morning time when Prime Minister Mischievous (adj.) = expressing or suggesting
was seen picking up plastic litter, bottles and mischief’ behaving in a way, or describing
other items. So, ‘during’ is the correct behaviour, that is slightly bad but is not
preposition here to be used. ‘During’ means intended to cause serious harm or damage
throughout the course or duration of (a period Ex- She has a mischievous sense of humour.
of time).
Ridiculous (adj.) = stupid or unreasonable
33. (d) The most appropriate antonym of ‘infinite’ is and deserving to be laughed at
‘limited’.
Ex- Do I look ridiculous in this hat?
Infinite (adj./n) = limitless or endless in Mysterious (adj.) = strange, not known, or
space, extent, or size; impossible to measure not understood
or calculate
Ex- He died in mysterious circumstances,
Ex- The universe is theoretically infinite. and there is still a possibility that it was
Limited (adj.) = restricted in size, amount, or murder.
extent; few, small, or short Humourous (adj.) = funny, or making you
Ex- Places on the bus are limited to 50 - so laugh
book early! Ex- Her latest book is a humourous look at
Eternal (adj.) = lasting forever or for a very teenage life.
long time 37. (d) ‘Had’ is the correct form of verb to be used
here. ‘If only’ is used to express a wish,
Ex- The company is engaged in the eternal
especially regretfully. In the very sense of
search for a product that will lead the market.
regret, we have to use the past tense. ‘If only
Boundless (adj.) = unlimited or immense; we had a light’ means we don’t have light
having no limit (yet).
Ex- She has boundless energy and 38. (d) Pacifist (adj./n) = a person who believes that
enthusiasm. war and violence are unjustifiable
Vast (adj.) = of very great extent or quantity; Ex- She was a committed pacifist all her life.
immense Pessimist (adj.) = tending to see the worst
Ex- The amount of detail the book contains aspect of things or believe that the worst will
is vast. happen
34. (d) Predecessor (n) = a person who held a job or Ex- He was pessimistic about the prospects.
office before the current holder Anarchist (n/adj.) = a person who believes
Descendant (n) = a person who is related to in or tries to bring about anarchy
you and who lives after you, such as your Ex- He was a poet, an anarchist, and a vegan.
child or grandchild Optimist (n) = someone who always believes
Ancestor (n) = a person related to you who that good things will happen
lived a long time ago Ex- She’s a born optimist (= someone who
has always been optimistic).
Successor (n) = someone or something that
comes after another person or thing 39. (b) Use ‘picks up trash’ – in place of – ‘picking
up trash’.
35. (a) Take heart = to feel/become encouraged; If
The sentence has been framed in the present
you take heart from something, you are
simple tense, so, the verb has to be in the
encouraged and made to feel optimistic by it present form instead of any gerund form. The
Ex- Take heart. You’ll be done soon, and you correct sentence will be – ‘Plogging’ is an
won’t have to think about this paper ever international trend, in which someone picks
again. up trash while jogging or brisk walking.

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40. (a) ‘For’ is the correct preposition here to be used. 46. (b) The author saw paradise flycatcher in
The preposition ‘for’ is used to talk about an Naukuchiatal.
indefinite time (or time period). ‘Since’ is used 47. (d) According to the passage, Karera Sanctuary
to talk about definite time. (Madhya Pradesh), doesn’t exist. It’s been
Ex- I have been doing this for two hours. mentioned at the end of the passage.
Ex- I have been living here since 2002. 48. (c) 1. Fathom – understand (to understand
someting difficult after much thought)
41. (a) To try to look for a needle in a haystack =
2. Aeons – ages (an indefinite and very long
something that is impossible or extremely
period of time)
difficult to find, especially because the area
you have to search is too large 3. Tandem – team (having two things
arranged one in front of the other)
Ex- Finding the piece of paper I need in this
huge pile of documents is like looking for/ 49. (a) The most appropr iate synonym of
‘fascinating’ is ‘appealing’.
trying to find a needle in a haystack.
‘Fascinating’ (adj.) = extremely interesting
42. (a) The correct spelling of the given misspelt word
is ‘laboratory’. Ex- I found the whole movie fascinating.
‘Laboratory’ (n) = a room or building equipped Appealing (adj.) = attractive or interesting
for scientific experiments, research, or Ex- He had a nice smile and an appealing
teaching, or for the manufacture of drugs or personality.
chemicals Boring (adj.) = not interesting; tedious
Ex- Laboratory tests suggest that the new Ex- I’ve got a boring job in an office.
drug may be used to treat cancer. Stupid (adj./n) = having or showing a great
43. (b) Get the green light = To receive permission lack of intelligence or common sense
to proceed with some action or task. It is Ex- I was stupid enough to think she was
Likened to the green light of a traffic signal perfect.
Ex- We’re just waiting to get the green light Tiring (adj.) = causing one to need rest or
from our managers before we release the sleep; fatiguing; making you feel tired
latest software update. Ex- Looking after the kids is extremely tiring.
44. (a) The word ‘lifer’ means a bird which a life- 50. (b) ‘More nourishing’ is the correct choice here
changing impact on you. to be used in the given blank space. We can
45. (a) Great pied hornbill is a black and white with see that the sentence has been framed in a
a huge yellow beak. It’s been mentioned in comparative form, which means we are
the middle of the passage. comparing ‘Milk’ with any other food.

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 DO YOU KNOW?
 Effect is usually a noun, Affect usually a verb. Effect may also be a verb, with the specialized
meaning of bring above or cause o happen.
 Principal is an adjective, except when it refers to a person or sum of money, in which instance it may
be a noun. Principle is only a noun.
 Slow may be, and usually is, used adverbially in certain idiomatic patterns.
 A sentence may end with a preposition.
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Q34.
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41 to 45 Good Enough
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1. Identify the segment in the sentence which In the absence of a proper waste management
contains the grammatical error. system, the plastics that get recycled are often dirty,
My mother speaks in so a low voice that it is which makes the re-cycling process water-intensive
difficult to understand what she is saying. and expensive.
(a) that it is difficult to understand “It is the process of cleaning the plastics before
(b) what she is saying. recycling that makes it resource intensive. A lot of
water is required to wash the collected plastics,
(c) My mother speaks
especially if it is oily or greasy as it has to be cleaned
(d) in so a low voice with a solvent,” said Dr Suneel Pandey, director of
2. Select the most appropriate antonym of the environment and waste management, The Energy
given word. and Resources Institute (TERI).
CONTIGUOUS Experts say proper waste collection and management
(a) contactual (b) separated is at the core of ensuring more plastics get recycled
(c) neighbouring (d) adjoining instead of ending up in landfills and oceans.
3. Select the most appropriate word to fill in the Researchers from various institutes have come up
blank. with innovative ways to utilise the plastic waste that
Do not meddle ______ the affairs of others. cannot be recycled further or are unrecyclable.

(a) from (b) in At IIT Delhi, a group of chemical engineers are


working on chemically breaking down plastics to its
(c) to (d) at
smaller hydrocar bon molecules and then
4. Select the most appropriate option to synthesising diesel out of it. The process uses
substitute the underlined segment in the given packaging material, Polyethylene terephthalate (PET)
sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, bottles, polystyrene, and multi-layer packaging.
select ‘No substitution required’.
The fuel produced can currently be used as a blend
This is place where Krishna was born. in stationary diesel machines like generators and
(a) No substitution required needs further testing and standardisation to be used
(b) This is the place as commercial diesel in vehicles.
(c) This is a place A mix of plastic and stone has been used to create a
(d) This be the place block that can be used in flooring. A CSIR laboratory
also used shredded plastics, chemically treated it
Direction (5 - 9) : Read the following passage and and mixed with fillers to make tiles.
answer the questions given after it.
A German chemical producer called BASF is also
India generates at least 25,940 tonnes of plastic breaking down waste plastic and using it as raw
waste daily, equivalent to the weight of around 4,300 material for chemicals, instead of using material
elephants. Of this, about 60% gets recycled, derived from fossil fuels.
according to the Union environment ministry. The
rest gets dumped in landfills, clogs drains, goes into One cost-effective solution was developed by Dr
the ocean as micro-plastics, or is burnt, leading to Rajagopalan Vasudevan, professor at Thiagarajar
air pollution. College of Engineering in Madurai. The National

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Highways Authority of India is currently scaling up 8. The above passage mainly talks about
his technology to use plastic waste in making roads. (a) the problems of recycling plastic waste.
He came up with the idea of mixing plastic waste (b) putting the plastic waste to use by recycling.
with Bitumen used for constructing roads in 200(a) (c) the need of research to manage plastic waste.
“That year the Tamil Nadu government had planned
(d) the plastic waste generated in India.
to ban plastic and my concern began with the more
9. What makes the recycling of plastic resource-
than 1 lakh people employed by the industry. Since
intensive?
plastic is derived from petroleum just like Bitumen,
I thought of using it for road construction. The result, (a) the collection of plastic waste
not only plastic waste was getting utilised, the roads (b) the breaking down of plastic in molecules
were cheaper and steadier,” he said. The plastic waste (c) the cleaning of the plastic waste
does not have to be segregated and even multi-layered (d) the research required for recycling
plastics can be used in the mix. “All we need to do is
10. Select the most appropriate word which means
collect the waste, dry it out and use it,” he said.
the same as the group of words given.
The construction of every kilometre of road required A word formed from the initial letters of other
nine tonnes of Bitumen and one tonne of plastic words
waste. This means for every kilometre of road, one-
(a) homonym (b) pseudonym
tonne Bitumen is saved, which costs about Rs.
(c) acronym (d) toponym
30,000.
11. Select the wrongly spelt word.
5. Which statement is NOT true according to the
passage? (a) effigy (b) effect

(a) India generates at least 25,940 tonnes of (c) effort (d) effecient
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plastic waste daily. 12 .Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word.
(b) The fuel produced from plastic waste can be
used as a blend in stationary diesel machines CONDEMN
like generators. (a) commend (b) denounce
(c) The National Highways Authority of India is (c) compliment (d) approve
planning to use plastic waste in making 13. Select the wrongly spelt word.
roads.
(a) capritious (b) fictitious
(d) In the construction of one kilometer of road,
(c) nutritious (d) ambitious
nine tonnes of bitumen can be saved by using
plastic waste. 14. Identify the segment in the sentence which
contains the grammatical error. If there is no
6. Which organization makes blocks and tiles error, then select option ‘No error’.
from the plastic waste?
The prices of tomatoes has soared up to Rs.
(a) IIT, Delhi (b) CSIR 65-70 per kg in many parts of the country.
(c) TERI (d) BASF (a) in many parts of the country
7. What has been developed by Dr Rajagopalan (b) soared up
Vasudevan, professor at Thiagarajar College (c) The prices of tomatoes has
of Engineering in Madurai?
(d) No error
(a) method for using plastic for road construction
15. Select the most appropriate word to fill in the
(b) method for using plastic to make tiles and blank.
blocks
______ the train was late by six hours, it made
(c) method for extracting raw material for up three hours before reaching its destination.
chemicals (a) Because (b) In case
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16. Identify the segment in the sentence which 23. Select the most appropriate antonym of the
contains the grammatical error. If there is no given word.
error, then select option ‘No error’.
SUBSIDE
The J&K Administration has withdrew the
advisory asking tourists to cut short their visit (a) ease (b) enlarge
to Kashmir. (c) diminish (d) abate
(a) their visit to Kashmir. 24®.Select the most appropriate meaning of the
(b) asking tourists to cut short given idiom.
(c) has withdrew the advisory Handle with kid gloves
(d) No error (a) to treat someone with extreme care
17. Select the most appropriate synonym of the (b) to accomplish something too ambitious
given word.
(c) to show someone your creativity
ENGULF
(d) to remove all hurdles to start something
(a) uncover (b) dry
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25 .Select the most appropriate word which
(c) inundate (d) neglect
means the same as the group of words given.
18®.Select the most appropriate meaning of the
given idiom. One who is easily deceived
Up in arms (a) delible (b) gullible
(a) to be nervous (b) to be rude (c) incorrigible (d) infallible
(c) to be angry (d) to be defensive 26. Select the most appropriate word which means
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19 .Select the most appropriate meaning of the the same as the group of words given.
given idiom. One who holds a post without any salary
Left out in cold (a) highbrow (b) volunteer
(a) to stand out (b) to be criticised
(c) samaritan (d) honorary
(c) to be ignored (d) to be indecisive
27®.Select the most appropriate synonym of the
20 ®.Select the most appropriate word which given word.
means the same as the group of words given.
PARSIMONY
A government run by a king or a queen
(a) generosity (b) frugality
(a) plutocracy (b) aristocracy
(c) monarchy (d) oligarchy (c) readiness (d) bounty
21. Select the most appropriate option to 28. Select the most appropriate meaning of the
substitute the underlined segment in the given given idiom.
sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, Run around in circles
select ‘No substitution required’. (a) to keep running to set a record
No sooner did it begin to rain that all the
(b) to keep doing something without achieving
guests ran inside.
much
(a) No substitution required
(c) to work excessively hard by keeping two jobs
(b) so that all the guests
(d) to remain busy with your work
(c) than all the guests
29. Select the most appropriate word to fill in the
(d) when all the guests
blank.
22. Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. Please don’t disturb me. I ______ to solve a
sum.
OFFEND
(a) annoy (b) assuage (a) am trying (b) try

(c) aid (d) assist (c) have tried (d) tried

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30. Select the most appropriate word which means 38. Select the most appropriate antonym of the
the same as the group of words given. given word.
That cannot be approached easily INITIATE
(a) inevitable (b) invincible (a) begin (b) finish
(c) inaccessible (d) inaudible (c) trigger (d) commence
31. Identify the segment in the sentence which 39. Select the most appropriate option to
contains the grammatical error. substitute the underlined segment in the given
sentence. If there is no need to substitute it,
Note down my phone number in case you select ‘No substitution required’.
needs to ring me up.
Tomatoes sown around July in the southern
(a) in case you needs (b) my phone number states are harvested in October.
(c) to ring me up (d) Note down (a) Tomatoes sow around July
32. Select the wrongly spelt word. (b) Tomatoes sowing around July
(a) desert (b) descent (c) Tomatoes sown under July
(c) describe (d) descern (d) No substitution required
33. Identify the segment in the sentence which Direction (40 - 44) : In the following passage some
contains the grammatical error. words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with
The Government is setting up a special the help of the alternatives given. Select the most
surveillance cell for epidemic-prone diseases appropriate option for each blank.
at flood-ravaged Bihar. After coffee had been served in different-sized cups
and mugs, the chief rose ___(1)___ his place at the
(a) The Government is setting up
head of the table ___(2)___ a speech of welcome,
(b) a special surveillance cell ___(3)___ Aziz translated.
(c) for epidemic-prone diseases Scott made a short ___(4)___, which was applauded
(d) at flood-ravaged Bihar. even before Aziz had been given the ___(5)___ to
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34 .Select the most appropriate meaning of the interpret what he had said.
given idiom. 40. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
Work against the clock blank No.1.
(a) work against all problems (a) into (b) on
(b) work late in the night (c) from (d) to
(c) work with concentration 41. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank No.2.
(d) work in great hurry
(a) make (b) to make
35. Select the wrongly spelt word.
(c) makes (d) made
(a) behold (b) benethe
42. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(c) bench (d) begin
blank No.3.
36. Select the most appropriate word/s to fill in
the blank. (a) whom (b) who
Only ______ girls were present in the class (c) which (d) what
today. 43. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(a) a few (b) several of blank No.4.
(c) many (d) a lot of (a) rejoin (b) reply
37®.Select the most appropriate word to fill in (c) respond (d) retort
the blank. 44. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
You must apologize ______ the punishment. blank No.5.
(a) to escape (b) escaping (a) probability (b) moment
(c) escape (d) escapes (c) chance (d) turning

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45 ®.Select the most appropriate option to 47. Select the most appropriate antonym of the
substitute the underlined segment in the given given word.
sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, STABLE
select ‘No substitution required’.
(a) even (b) shaky
I made them cleaning the room thoroughly.
(c) reliable (d) tough
(a) I made them clean
48. Select the most appropriate synonym of the
(b) No substitution required given word.
(c) I make them cleaning APPARENT
(d) I making them clean (a) obvious (b) doubtful
46. Select the most appropriate option to (c) dubious (d) obscure
substitute the underlined segment in the given
sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, 49. Select the wrongly spelt word.
select ‘No substitution required’. (a) dive (b) devine
When the PMC Bank failed many people’s lives (c) divide (d) deviate
were ruining. 50. Select the most appropriate antonym of the
(a) No substitution required given word.
(b) were ruined CONSUME
(c) was ruined (a) save (b) absorb
(d) has ruined. (c) devour (d) exhaust

ANSWER KEY
1. (d) 11. (d) 21. (c) 31. (a) 41. (b)
2. (b) 12. (b) 22. (a) 32. (d) 42. (c)
3. (b) 13. (a) 23. (b) 33. (d) 43. (b)
4. (b) 14. (c) 24. (a) 34. (d) 44. (c)
5. (d) 15. (d) 25. (b) 35. (b) 45. (a)
6. (b) 16. (c) 26. (d) 36. (a) 46. (b)
7. (a) 17. (c) 27. (b) 37. (a) 47. (b)
8. (b) 18. (c) 28. (b) 38. (b) 48. (a)
9. (c) 19. (c) 29. (a) 39. (d) 49. (b)
10. (v) 20. (c) 30. (c) 40. (c) 50. (a)

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Q14.
Easy (41–50 Marks)
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Wrong Skipped
Skipped Bookmark
Bookmark
Q26.
Q27.
Q28.
Q29.
Q30.
Q31.
Q32.
Where You Stand??
Q33. Score Range Status
Q34.
46 to 50 Excellent
Q35.
41 to 45 Good Enough
Q36.
36 to 40 Not Enough
Q37.
Below 35 Below Par
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Error Detection

Sentence Improvement

Fill in Blanks

Synonyms

Antonyms

Spelling

Idioms & Phrases

One Word Substitution

Cloze Test

Reading Comprehension

Total

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40–80% Good Enough

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20–25% Below Par

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1. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the Ashta tehsil of Madhya Pradesh’s (MP) Sehore
given word. district. While the same three-acre plot had given
TENSE nearly 16 quintals of soyabean last year, Dhangar
this time isn’t sure he can even afford labourers to
(a) relaxed (b) stiff
harvest the negligible produce staring in his face.
(c) close (d) strained
He draws solace only from his not being alone.
2®. Select the most appropriate synonym of the
Most farmers in Guradiya Sirajuddin as well as
given word.
neighbouring villages have reported widespread
FATIGUE damage to their already matured standing crop.
(a) liveliness (b) weariness Gulab Singh, who owns 10 acres not far from
(c) earnestness (d) freshness Dhangar’s field, is ruing his decision to have taken
3. Select the most appropriate word to fill in the an additional six acres of land on lease for cultivating
blank. soyabean and wheat this year. “I have paid the owner
Father didn’t believe ______ I said. Rs 1.5 lakh. By now, this soyabean crop should have
been ready for taking to Ashta mandi (agriculture
(a) what (b) which
produce market at the tehsil town, about 10 km
(c) who (d) that away). But my expensive pursuit has proved costly,”
4. Select the most appropriate meaning of the remarks the 60-year-old, who, too, cannot enter his
given idiom.
field without wading through water almost touching
Bed of roses the knees.
(a) An unforgettable moment Seated at the edge of his flooded field a few
(b) A state of perplexity hundred meters away, Dev Singh, a sprightly
(c) An enjoyable state octogenarian, cannot remember the year when the
(d) A difficult situation monsoon rains caused such late-stage havoc. “I may
have been this big,” he says, pointing to a man many
5. Select the most appropriate word to fill in the
decades younger to him.
blank.
Western MP, in which Sehore falls, has received
If you ______ your book, I’d like to borrow it.
1,335.4 mm of average rainfall from 1 June 1 to 25
(a) will finish (b) finish
September, 58% more than the region’s historical
(c) have finished (d) finished normal of 845.3 mm for this period.
Direction (6-10): Read the following passage and However, the real story lies in the month-wise
answer the questions given after it. figures. In June, the opening month of the southwest
Standing in ankle-deep water engulfing his field, monsoon season, the rains were actually 25.6%
Kamal Singh Dhangar takes a wild shot at the likely below the long-period average. In July, they were
yield from the soyabean crop that practically lies in 31.2% above average. That surplus rose to 63.6% in
ruins behind him. August, while a whopping 158% more so far till
“One bag, two bags with difficulty,” notes the 58- September, confirming Dev Singh’s observation.
year old with a wry smile, minutes after a fresh spell Worse, there’s little respite, with more rains predicted
of rains has lashed Guradiya Sirajuddin village in over the next few days.

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The monsoon has taken its toll mainly on (a) a-2, b-3, c-1 (b) a-2, b-1, c-3
soyabean. According to the Union agriculture (c) a-1, b-3, c-2 (d) a-3, b-1, c-2
ministry’s data, a total area of 113.449 lakh hectares
10. Who among the following took on 6 acres of
(lh) has been planted under this leguminous oilseed
land for soyabean cultivation in addition to
in the current kharif season, with the bulk of it his original 10 acres of land?
accounted for by MP (55.16 lh), Maharashtra (39.595
(a) Dev Singh (b) Gulab Singh
lh) and Rajasthan (10.608 lh). Within MP, the main
soyabeangrowing districts are Ujjain, Dewas, Indore, (c) Vijay Singh (d) Kamal Singh
Dhar, Ratlam, Mandsaur, Rajgarh, Shajapur, Sehore 11. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
and Vidisha. The crop in low-lying areas is the one (a) authority (b) audiance
that has been worst affected. (c) austere (d) audible
“Farmers who had sown early-maturity (80-90 12. Select the most appropriate meaning of the
days duration) varieties such as JS 9560 and JS given idiom.
2034 just after mid-June will take the biggest hit. At the drop of a hat
Their crop would already have matured; the longer
(a) Usually (b) Frequently
it remains in the field, the more the chances of the
grain rotting. Also, these farmers will not be able to (c) Normally (d) Instantly
save this grain for using as seed next year,” admits Direction (13 - 17): In the following passage some
V S Bhatia, director of the Indian Institute of words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with
Soyabean Research at Indore. the help of the alternatives given. Select the most
appropriate option for each blank.
6. Which of the following statements is NOT true
according to the passage? Central Park Tower has just become the tallest
residential building in the world. The views ___(1)___
(a) By September, the soyabean crop should have
this building are amazing. The _ __(2)__ _ of
been ready for taking to Ashta mandi.
apartments in this skyscraper are ___(3)___ as the
(b) The three-acre plot of Kamal Singh had given sky. The cheapest apartment ___(4)___ at $6.7
nearly 16 quintals of soyabean in the past year. million, and the most ___(5)___ five-bedroom
(c) In July-August the actual rainfall was 25.6% apartment costs $63 million.
below the long-period average. 13. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(d) From 1 June to 25 September, 58% more rainfall blank No.1.
was recorded than the region’s historical normal. (a) above (b) up
7. What problem are the farmers of Sehore (c) from (d) on
District in MP facing? 14. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(a) The excessive rain has damaged the soyabean blank No.2.
crop. (a) prices (b) bills
(b) They cannot make seeds from their crop. (c) amounts (d) values
(c) The soyabean yield has diminished. 15. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(d) They cannot take their produce to the market. blank No.3.
8. In Western MP where Sehore is situated what (a) as high (b) high
is the normal average rainfall from June to (c) higher (d) highest
September? 16. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(a) 158 mm (b) 113.4 mm blank No.4.
(c) 845.3 mm (d) 1,335.4 mm (a) start (b) started
9. Match the words with their meaning. (c) starts (d) is starting
Words Meanings 17. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank No.5.
a. havoc (1) undertaking
(a) extreme (b) economical
b. pursuit (2) submerge
(c) expensive (d) excessive
c. engulf (4) calamity
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18. Select the most appropriate word which means 25. Select the most appropriate word which means
the same as the group of words given. the same as the group of words given.
Not revealing one’s thoughts or feelings readily Two lengths of rope, bamboo or wood with
rungs used for climbing up and down walls,
(a) evaluative (b) reticent
sides of ships etc.
(c) forthright (d) communicative
(a) bridge (b) staircase
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19 .Select the most appropriate synonym of the
(c) steps (d) ladder
given word.
26. Select the most appropriate option to
REDUNDANT substitute the underlined segment in the given
(a) uninterested (b) unsuitable sentence. If there is no need to substitute it,
(c) unparalleled (d) unnecessary select ‘No substitution’.
You have finished your work, have you?
20. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
(a) haven’t you (b) No substitution
(a) describe (b) despise
(c) did you (d) didn’t you
(c) desire (d) designe
27. Select the most appropriate word which means
21. Identify the segment in the sentence which the same as the group of words given.
contains the grammatical error. If there is no
To prepare written material for publication by
error, select ‘No error’
correcting or modifying it
Anita enjoyed to swim in the sea.
(a) edit (b) summarise
(a) No error (b) Anita enjoyed
(c) crop (d) abridge
(c) to swim (d) in the sea 28®.Select the most appropriate synonym of the
22. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
given word. TRIVIAL
WANE (a) superficial (b) warm
(a) increase (b) abate (c) meaningful (d) essential
(c) fall (d) dwindle 29. Select the most appropriate option to
23®.Select the most appropriate meaning of the substitute the underlined segment in the given
given idiom. sentence. If there is no need to substitute it,
select ‘No substitution’.
Make a beeline for
He waits to you for about two hours.
(a) Make a line for honey
(a) has been waiting to you
(b) Go for freebies
(b) has waiting for you
(c) Stand in a queue
(c) No substitution
(d) Go straight to
(d) has been waiting for you
24. Select the most appropriate option to ®
30 .Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
substitute the underlined segment in the given given word.
sentence. If there is no need to substitute it,
ERUDITE
select ‘No substitution’.
(a) ignorant (b) savvy
When we arrived at Jhansi station, we are
keeping our luggages in the cloak room. (c) high-brow (d) scholarly

(a) are keeping our luggage 31. Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word.
(b) kept our luggages
SCANTY
(c) kept our luggage
(a) plentiful (b) enough
(d) No substitution
(c) adequate (d) meager

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32. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word. 39. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
(a) gadget (b) gallary given word.
(c) galaxy (d) gaiety FUTILE
33 ®.Select the most appropriate word which (a) hollow (b) worthless
means the same as the group of words given. (c) barren (d) productive
A list of the books referred to in a scholarly 40. Select the most appropriate word to fill in the
work blank.
(a) bibliography (b) bibliophile ______ there were no buses, we had to take a
(c) holography (d) calligraphy taxi.

34. Select the most appropriate option to (a) Even if (b) Hence
substitute the underlined segment in the given (c) Since (d) Although
sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, 41. Select the most appropriate meaning of the
select ‘No substitution’. given idiom.
I know the girl that sells flowers on the Touch and go
pavement. (a) Unchanging (b) Undoubted
(a) who (b) No substitution (c) Unimportant (d) Uncertain
(c) which (d) what 42. In the sentence identify the segment which
35. In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.
contains the grammatical error. After two months the phone signals were back
With f ood granaries overf lowing, the at the valley.
Government is looking to liquidate his grain (a) were back (b) the phone signals
stock to prevent damage.
(c) at the valley (d) After two months
(a) to prevent damage
43. Select the most appropriate word to fill in the
(b) to liquidate his grain stock blank.
(c) the Government is looking The boy was leaning against the pillar ______
(d) With food granaries overflowing his hands ______ his pockets.
36®.Select the most appropriate synonym of the (a) for; into (b) with; in
given word. (c) with; from (d) for; in
COMPLACENT 44. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
(a) amicable (b) discontent (a) homage (b) hinderence
(c) smug (d) aggressive (c) humour (d) hoarse
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37 .Select the most appropriate meaning of the 45. Select the most appropriate option to
given idiom. substitute the underlined segment in the given
Till the cows come home sentence. If there is no need to substitute it,
select ‘No substitution’.
(a) Till the work is finished
The mother is slept while the child was
(b) In the evening
playing.
(c) For a long, long time (a) is asleep (b) was slept
(d) For a small part (c) No substitution (d) was asleep
38. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the 46. Select the most appropriate word which means
given word. the same as the group of words given.
OFFBEAT To spend winter in a dormant state
(a) conventional (b) weird (a) hoist (b) hibernate
(c) freaky (d) unique (c) convalesce (d) connote

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47. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word. (a) by my brother


(a) ecsentricity (b) eclipse (b) The letter
(c) echelon (d) economy (c) was posting yesterday
48. Select the most appropriate word to fill in (d) No error
the blank. 50. In the sentence identify the segment which
These apples ______ Rs.100 per kg. Do you contains the grammatical error.
think they are expensive? Saurav Ganguly have emerged as the new
(a) cost (b) is costing President of the BCCI after a night long
(c) has cost (d) costs discussion.
49. Identify the segment in the sentence which (a) Saurav Ganguly have emerged
contains the grammatical error. If there is no (b) as the new President
error, select ‘No error’ (c) of the BCCI
The letter was posting yesterday by my (d) after a night long discussion
brother.

ANSWER KEY
1. (a) 11. (b) 21. (c) 31. (d) 41. (d)
2. (b) 12. (d) 22. (a) 32. (b) 42. (c)
3. (a) 13. (c) 23. (d) 33. (a) 43. (b)
4. (c) 14. (a) 24. (c) 34. (a) 44. (b)
5. (c) 15. (a) 25. (d) 35. (b) 45. (d)
6. (c) 16. (c) 26. (a) 36. (c) 46. (b)
7. (a) 17. (c) 27. (a) 37. (c) 47. (a)
8. (c) 18. (b) 28. (a) 38. (a) 48. (a)
9. (d) 19. (d) 29. (d) 39. (d) 49. (c)
10. (b) 20. (d) 30. (a) 40. (c) 50. (a)

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Wrong Skipped
Skipped Bookmark
Bookmark
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Q3. Score
Q4.
Right
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Negative
Q6.
Final Score
Q7.
Q8.
Q9.
Q10.
Q11.
Q12.
Q13.
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Q14.
Easy (41–50 Marks)
Q15.
Q16. Moderate (31-40 Marks)

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Wrong Skipped
Skipped Bookmark
Bookmark
Q26.
Q27.
Q28.
Q29.
Q30.
Q31.
Q32.
Where You Stand??
Q33. Score Range Status
Q34.
46 to 50 Excellent
Q35.
41 to 45 Good Enough
Q36.
36 to 40 Not Enough
Q37.
Below 35 Below Par
Q38.
Q39.
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Error Detection

Sentence Improvement

Fill in Blanks

Synonyms

Antonyms

Spelling

Idioms & Phrases

One Word Substitution

Cloze Test

Reading Comprehension

Total

Where You Stand?


Correct Status
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40–80% Good Enough

26–45% Not Enough

20–25% Below Par

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1. Select the most appropriate option to In this tall shelter, the beaver remains high and dry,
substitute the underlined segment. If no and protected from frost throughout the winter.
substitution is required select ‘ No
The only access to the dwelling is under the water,
substitution’
and even the forest wolves are not able to pull the
Even if he is a honest man, he has been firm building apart. The water is the beaver’s element.
accused of theft. On land it moves slowly and awkwardly. Thus, it is
(a) Although he is an honest man vital for the beaver to have water in which it can
(b) No substitution swim, and where nature has not provided this
(c) Even though he is a honest man condition for it, it creates it with its dam.

(d) Since he are an honest man The beaver’s activities can change whole
landscapes. With this dam, for instance, on which I
2®. Select the most appropriate antonym of the
was standing, beavers had turned a whole wooded
given word.
alley into a lake; trees that stood there had been
PERTURB killed by the water and had disappeared. Aquatic
(a) Fluster (b) Soothe game had settled there. Ducks swam past us, and
(c) Confound (d) Commend great must have been the number of fish, as swarms
of trout had swum past me in the clear stream. Wide
Direction (3 – 7) : Read the given passage and
stretches of meadow had come into existence on the
answer the questions that follow.
banks, with flat landing places to which the well-
The beaver had made a dam about hundred yards beaten beaver tracks led. Many years of building,
long, and it had formed out of the quickly flowing gnawing and dragging must have gone into the
stream, a wide stretch of water about twelve feet deep. completion of this immense task, creating a new
The dam was so firm and broad that it was easy for region for the beaver to live in.
me to walk along it. After a hundred and fifty yards
3. What evidence in the passage suggests that
I came to a ‘beaver’s castle’- a great heap of logs
beavers build strong dwellings?
skilfully fitted together, the lower part covered with
earth and plants. The upper logs were put loosely (a) The beaver’s dwelling is frostproof.
together so that the air could pass through to the (b) It takes many years of hard work to build
interior. the dwelling.
In the late autumn, before land and water are (c) Even the forest wolves cannot pull the
covered with snow and ice, the beaver has to make dwelling apart.
its dwelling frostproof. It collects young trees and (d) The interior is lined with finest wood
gnaws the stems in a double cone until the tree shavings.
falls.Then the long stems are gnawed into small 4. The beavers can change the landscape by:
sections, the thin twigs bitten off and the logs are
(a) building castles with great heaps of logs.
dragged to the dwelling. There, the timber is piled
on the castle, (b) dragging the logs of wood to the dwelling.
sometimes to a height of ten or twelve feet. Mud (c) building dams that can convert a wooded
is brought up from the bottom of the lake and packed alley into a lake.
between the logs with the animal’s clever forepaws. (d) swimming in the water along with ducks and
The interior is lined with the finest wood shavings. trouts.

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5. Which line in the passage most strongly 11®.Select the most appropriate meaning of the
indicates that weavers simply love being in or underlined idiom in the given sentence.
near water? Unless you are above board in your dealings,
(a) The water is the beaver’s element. you will not be able to win the trust of your
(b) The dam was so firm and broad that it was clients.
easy to walk along. (a) bold and reckless
(c) The beaver had made a dam out of the quickly (b) exceptionally talented
flowing stream. (c) smart and deceptive
(d) The only access to the dwelling is under the (d) honest and frank
water.
12. Identify the segment that contains a
6. Which of the following statements is NOT grammatical error. If there is no error, select
true? ‘No error’
(a) The beaver has to make its dwelling frostproof If he wants to recover, he must abstain for
before it starts snowing. alcohol.
(b) The beaver can move quickly and easily on (a) No error (b) wants to recover
land and in water.
(c) he must (d) abstain for alcohol
(c) The access to the beaver’s dwelling is under
13. Select the option which is the most
the water.
appropriate one word substitution for the
(d) Wide stretches of meadows may come into given group of words.
existence on the banks of streams.
A detailed plan for a journey especially a list
7. How does a beaver ensure that its castle is of places to visit
well ventilated?
(a) directory (b) itinerary
(a) The upper logs are loosely placed.
(c) trajectory (d) inventory
(b) The timber is piled upto ten feet high on the
14. Select the wrongly spelt word.
castle.
(a) Sacrelegious (b) Manoeuvre
(c) The long stems are gnawed into small
sections. (c) Millennium (d) Connoisseur
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(d) The logs are covered with earth and plants. 15 .Select the option which is the most
appropriate one word substitution for the
8. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
given group of words.
the blank.
One who denies oneself ordinary bodily
Keep away from bad company ______ you
pleasures
should regret later.
(a) aesthetic (b) theist
(a) whether (b) unless
(c) atheist (d) ascetic
(c) although (d) lest
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16 .Select the most appropriate meaning of the
9®. Select the most appropriate antonym of the
underlined idiom in the given sentence.
given word.
He is completely at sea about where to invest
IMPEDE
his hard-earned money.
(a) Expedite (b) Thwart
(a) in shock (b) committed
(c) Retard (d) Hamper
(c) sure (d) confused
10. Identify the segment that contains a
17. Select the most appropriate synonym of the
grammatical error. If there is no error, select
given word.
‘No error’
FLOURISH
Need you to buy so many books?
(a) Languish (b) Wither
(a) so many books (b) Need you
(c) Shrivel (d) Thrive
(c) to buy (d) No error

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18. Select the most appropriate option to fill in 26. Select the option which is the most appropriate
the blank. one word substitution for the given group of
Due to shortage of time, I was unable ______ words.
the task satisfactorily. A protected place for birds and animals
(a) for completing (b) from complete
(a) island (b) bunker
(c) to complete (d) in completing
(c) estuary (d) sanctuary
19. Select the most appropriate meaning of the
underlined idiom in the given sentence. 27. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
the blank.
The thieves made off with all the cash and
jewellery in the house. You are well prepared to handle the
(a) squandered (b) ran away with responsibilities bestowed ______ you.
(c) transferred (d) discovered (a) at (b) for
20. Select the most appropriate option to fill in (c) to (d) upon
the blank. 28. Select the most appropriate synonym of the
I who ______ your friend and wellwisher, should given word.
have been informed about your decision.
DISCERN
(a) be (b) am
(a) Neglect (b) Disregard
(c) is (d) are
(c) Daunt (d) Perceive
21. Identify the segment that contains a
grammatical error. If there is no error, select 29. Identify the segment that contains a
‘No error’ Either of the two supervisors were grammatical error. If there is no error, select
supposed to be present at the site. ‘No error’
(a) present at the site We will have to walk now since we had missed
(b) the two supervisors the bus.
(c) No error (a) since we had (b) We will have to
(d) were supposed to be (c) walk now (d) No error
22. Select the most appropriate synonym of the 30. Select the option which is the most
given word.
appropriate one word substitution for the given
PERPETUATE group of words.
(a) Cease (b) Preserve
A shortened form of a word or phrase
(c) Prevent (d) Release
(a) pseudonym (b) abbreviation
23. Select the wrongly spelt word.
(c) precis (d) summary
(a) Eliminate (b) Gluton
31®.Select the most appropriate meaning of the
(c) Allergy (d) Reliant
underlined idiom in the given sentence.
24®.Select the most appropriate antonym of the
given word. The abrogation of article 370 was achieved in
REPUGNANT the teeth of tough resistance.

(a) Odious (b) Pleasant (a) in a state of uncertainty


(c) Austere (d) Sombre (b) in collaboration with
25. Select the most appropriate option to fill in (c) in a short span of time
the blank. (d) in direct opposition to
Hitler believed that the Nordic Aryan race was
32. Select the wrongly spelt word.
superior ______ all other races.
(a) than (b) to (a) Treasury (b) Burglery
(c) in (d) from (c) Nursery (d) Aviary

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33®.Select the most appropriate antonym of the 39. Select the most appropriate option to
given word. substitute the underlined segment. If no
DUBIOUS substitution is required select ‘ No
substitution’
(a) Likely (b) Dusky
If I would have a degree from the university, I
(c) Shady (d) Fishy would get a good job.
34®.Select the most appropriate meaning of the (a) When I will have a degree
underlined idiom in the given sentence.
(b) If I am having the degree
As the flood waters hit the coastal village,
(c) No substitution
several families had a close shave.
(d) If I had a degree
(a) nothing to eat
Direction (40-44): Read the given passage and fill
(b) a narrow escape in the blanks with the most appropriate options.
(c) to have no livelihood The refugees coming by boat to Italy have already
(d) to lose all possessions set a record this year. The surge ___(1)___ partly from
the civil war in Syria, which has forced 3 million
35. Select the option which is the most
people to ___(2)___ their homeland. Europe, peaceful,
appropriate one word substitution for the
affluent and comparatively close- is a preferred
given group of words.
___(3)___. It’s where the desperate meets the
One who devotes one’s life to the welfare of developed. Often with the aid ___(4)___reckless
other people. human traffickers, refugees attempt to cross the
(a) martyr (b) altruist waters in rubber dinghies that can ___(5)___,
plunging the occupants into the sea.
(c) alchemist (d) ambassador
40. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
36. Select the most appropriate synonym of the
blank No.1
given word.
(a) has resulted (b) have resulted
INIMICAL
(c) is resulted (d) is resulting
(a) Deliberate (b) Comparable
41. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(c) Influential (d) Hostile blank No.2
37 ®.Select the most appropriate option to (a) fly (b) flee
substitute the underlined segment. If no
(c) fleet (d) fled
substitution is required select ‘ No
substitution’ 42. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank No.3
She availed of the big discounts at the sale.
(a) purpose (b) destination
(a) No substitution
(c) objective (d) target
(b) She availed for a
43. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(c) She availed on the
blank No.4
(d) She availed herself of the (a) by (b) for
38. Identify the segment that contains a (c) of (d) on
grammatical error. If there is no error, select
44. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
‘No error’
blank No.5
These facts should not have been disclosed
(a) renege (b) inverse
for the public.
(c) convert (d) capsize
(a) No error
45. Select the wrongly spelt word.
(b) not have been disclosed
(a) Omission (b) Avertion
(c) for the public
(c) Aviation (d) Evasion
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46®.Select the most appropriate synonym of the (a) were available for (b) were available by
given word.
(c) was available for (d) No substitution
VENERABLE
49. Select the wrongly spelt word.
(a) Reliable (b) Valuable
(a) Article (b) Audibal
(c) Esteemed (d) Redeemed
(c) Precious (d) Conceal
47. Select the most appropriate antonym of the
50. Select the most appropriate option to
given word.
substitute the underlined segment. If no
DEMEAN substitution is required select ‘ No
(a) Debase (b) Belittle substitution’
(c) Admire (d) Ignore He had barely spoken the words when he
48. Select the most appropriate option to realised his mistake.
substitute the underlined segment. If no (a) barely speak the words that
substitution is required select ‘ No
(b) No substitution
substitution’
Neither the directors nor the Chairman were (c) barely spoken the words than
available to interrogation. (d) barely spoke the words when

ANSWER KEY
1. (a) 11. (d) 21. (d) 31. (d) 41. (b)
2. (b) 12. (d) 22. (b) 32. (b) 42. (b)
3. (c) 13. (b) 23. (b) 33. (a) 43. (c)
4. (c) 14. (a) 24. (b) 34. (b) 44. (d)
5. (a) 15. (d) 25. (b) 35. (b) 45. (b)
6. (b) 16. (d) 26. (d) 36. (d) 46. (c)
7. (a) 17. (d) 27. (d) 37. (d) 47. (c)
8. (d) 18. (c) 28. (d) 38. (c) 48. (c)
9. (a) 19. (b) 29. (a) 39. (d) 49. (b)
10. (c) 20. (b) 30. (b) 40. (a) 50. (b)

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Right Wrong
Wrong Skipped
Skipped Bookmark
Bookmark
Q1.
Q2.
Q3. Score
Q4.
Right
Q5.
Negative
Q6.
Final Score
Q7.
Q8.
Q9.
Q10.
Q11.
Q12.
Q13.
Exam Level
Q14.
Easy (41–50 Marks)
Q15.
Q16. Moderate (31-40 Marks)

Q17. Hard (20–30 Mars)


Q18.
Q19.
Q20.
Q21.
Q22.
Q23.
Q24.
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ANALYSIS 1
Right Wrong
Wrong Skipped
Skipped Bookmark
Bookmark
Q26.
Q27.
Q28.
Q29.
Q30.
Q31.
Q32.
Where You Stand??
Q33. Score Range Status
Q34.
46 to 50 Excellent
Q35.
41 to 45 Good Enough
Q36.
36 to 40 Not Enough
Q37.
Below 35 Below Par
Q38.
Q39.
Q40.
Q41.
Q42.
Q43.
Q44.
Q45.
Q46.
Q47.
Q48.
Q49.
Q50.
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ANALYSIS 21
Answered Skipped Wrong Correct

Error Detection

Sentence Improvement

Fill in Blanks

Synonyms

Antonyms

Spelling

Idioms & Phrases

One Word Substitution

Cloze Test

Reading Comprehension

Total

Where You Stand?


Correct Status
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40–80% Good Enough

26–45% Not Enough

20–25% Below Par

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Direction (1-5): Read the given passage and answer and oil slicks are washed into the beaches. The
the questions that follow. phosphates and nitrates applied to farmlands as
Pollution befouls the air and poisons water. Pollution inorganic fertilizers, concentrate in lakes and
induces the release of toxicants into the biosphere estuaries causing algal blooms due to which wide
which makes the air unsuitable for breathing, harms expanses of water get choked, plants rot, oxygen is
the quality of water and soil, and causes the emission used up and fish die.
of substances that may cause damage to humans, 1. Which of the following factors is responsible
plants and animals. for algal blooms?
To cater to the needs of an increasing population, (a) Concentration of inorganic fertilizers in lakes
agriculture has been intensified through the use of (b) Farmlands being located near lakes and
a wide spectrum of fertilizers and pesticides. Diverse estuaries
industries have been set up to produce chemicals
(c) Using up of oxygen dissolved in the water by
including those that pose a danger to all life forms.
algae
Rapid industrialisation has led to deterioration
(d) Rotting of aquatic plants in lakes and
in the quality of air. Widespread use of coal and fossil
estuaries
fuels in industries and petroleum fuel in motor
vehicles has aggravated the air pollution problem. 2. Deterioration in the quality of air can mainly
Our atmosphere seems to have become a waste be attributed to
basket into which dust, noxious fumes, toxic gases (a) global climate change
and other pollutants are callously thrown. (b) increase in population
The intensity of air pollution in Indian cities is (c) rapid industrialisation
increasing primarily due to our vintage vehicles and
(d) intensified agricultural practices
their poor performance. Water pollution , too has
increased with the growth of our population and also 3. As per the passage, which of these statements
that of our industries. Water pollution has acquired is NOT true about air pollution?
dangerous dimensions ever since sewage and (a) Vintage vehicles and their poor performance
industrial effluents have started being disposed of adds to pollution.
into the rivers. Once considered sacred, the rivers (b) Dust and toxic gases released in the air cause
are now turning murky and stink. It is sad that air pollution.
almost three-fourths of our fellow citizens have no
(c) Use of coal and fossil fuels aggravates air
choice but to drink filthy water. The severely polluted
pollution.
rivers due to mindless dumping of sewage and
industrial wastes are a cause for concern not only to (d) Three-fourths of our citizens are breathing
us humans but also to myriads of life forms that poor quality air.
exist in water. 4. Select the most appropriate title for the
On the French and Italian rivieras we can no passage
longer see the sparkling blue waters. The (a) Algal Blooms
Mediterranean Sea is reported to be turning grey. (b) Impact of Industrialisation
Rivers and canals pour sewage, detergents and
(c) The Saga of Sacred Rivers
industrial waste into the sea; tankers flush their
contents near the river or sea; bottles, rotting garbage (d) We Breathe and Drink Poison

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5. Since when has water pollution acquired 12®.Select the most appropriate meaning of the
dangerous dimensions? underlined idiom in the sentence.
(a) Since oil slicks started being washed on the The aged man preferred to die in harness than
shores of beaches lead a rusted life.
(b) Since sacred rivers became murky and lost (a) to continue occupation till death
their sanctity (b) to lead a life of comfort
(c) Since sewage and industrial effluents started (c) to live in perpetual slavery
being disposed of in rivers
(d) to keep one’s belongings safe
(d) Since the Medit erranean Sea star ted
13®.Select the most appropriate synonym of the
changing colour
given word.
6®.Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
given word. INCESSANT

MORTALITY (a) persistent (b) intermittent

(a) death (b) fatality (c) inconstant (d) transient

(c) lethality (d) birth 14. Identify the segment in the sentence which
contains the grammatical error. If there is no
Direction (7 - 11) : In the following passage some
error, select ‘No error’.
words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with
the help of the alternatives given. Select the most The monsoon have, in the past five days,
appropriate option for each blank. retreated from most parts of the country.
If you don’t have a lump sum to invest in a fixed (a) in the past five days
deposit, you can ___(1)___ opt for a long-term (b) retreated from most parts
recurring deposit, ___(2)___ the minimum amount (c) The monsoon have
of monthly investment is ___(3)___ low as Rupees
100. At the end of the ___(4)___ you get back the (d) No error
amount invested ___(5)___ with the interest earned 15. Select the option which is the most
on it. It is a good way of saving money regularly. appropriate one word substitution for the
7. Select the most appropriate option to fill in given group of words.
blank No.1. Statement open to more than one
(a) ensure (b) surely interpretation
(c) sure (d) assured (a) ambrosial (b) ambidextrous
8. Select the most appropriate option to fill in (c) ambushed (d) ambiguous
blank No.2. ®
16 .Select the most appropriate synonym of the
(a) when (b) whenever given word.
(c) where (d) wherefore JEOPARDY
9. Select the most appropriate option to fill in (a) prevention (b) protection
blank No.3. (c) peril (d) promotion
(a) as (b) so 17. Select the most appropriate option to
(c) too (d) just substitute the underlined segment. If no
10. Select the most appropriate option to fill in substitution is required select ‘ No
blank No.4. substitution’.

(a) time (b) interval This is one of the boldest economic reform
that have ever been introduced.
(c) tenure (d) timing
(a) economic reforms that have ever
11. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank No.5. (b) economic reforms that has ever

(a) among (b) along (c) No substitution


(c) besides (d) as well as (d) economic reform that has ever

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18®.Select the most appropriate meaning of the 25®.Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined idiom in the sentence. given word.
Simran was under tremendous stress because FATIGUE
she had too many irons in the fire. (a) freshness (b) liveliness
(a) She had too many clothes to iron (c) weariness (d) brightness
(b) She was involved in many activities 26. Select the most appropriate meaning of the
(c) She had made a lot of risky investments underlined idiom in the sentence.
(d) She was suffering from many ailments My brother has decided to settle in Mumbai
19. Select the option which is the most for good.
appropriate one word substitution for the (a) for a while (b) for new opportunities
given group of words. (c) for better income (d) forever
Animals living in flocks 27. Select the correctly spelt word.
(a) social (b) gregarious (a) omlate (b) omelete
(c) bohemian (d) herbivorous
(c) omelate (d) omelette
20®.Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
28. Identify the segment in the sentence which
given word.
contains the grammatical error. If there is no
INSIDIOUS error, select ‘No error’.
(a) treacherous (b) astute Among the reasons cited by the employee for
(c) stealthy (d) sincere quitting the job were the pressure of work,
the outstation duties and desiring to pursue
21. Select the option which is the most
her hobbies.
appropriate one word substitution for the
given group of words. (a) Among the reasons cited by the employee
One who holds established opinions (b) and desiring to pursue her hobbies
(a) missionary (b) orthodox (c) were the pressure of work, the outstation
(c) monotheist (d) atheist duties

22. Select the most appropriate option to fill in (d) No error


the blank. ______ of these boys is doing 29. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
anything worthwhile. (a) acquaintance (b) acquisition
(a) Either (b) Each (c) explaination (d) aggregate
(c) None (d) Both 30. Select the most appropriate option to
23. Select the option which is the most substitute the underlined segment. If no
appropriate one word substitution for the substitution is required select ‘ No
given group of words. substitution’.
A decision which cannot be taken back His employees were asking him for a raise for
(a) irrevocable (b) irrational a long time now.
(c) indelible (d) infallible (a) asked him for a rise
24. Identify the segment in the sentence which (b) are asking him of a raise
contains the grammatical error. If there is no (c) have been asking him for a raise
error, select ‘No error’. (d) No substitution
The detective compared the forged signature 31. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
to the original. the blank.
(a) The detective compared They postponed ______ on vacation due to
(b) to the original adverse weather conditions.
(c) No error (a) going (b) to be gone
(d) the forged signature (c) for going (d) to go
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32. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word. 39. Identify the segment in the sentence which
(a) vacuum (b) acceleration contains the grammatical error. If there is no
error, select ‘No error’.
(c) schedule (d) trenquility
If she left now, she would reach the station on
33. Select the option which is the most
appropriate one word substitution for the time.
given group of words. (a) the station on time
One who travels by foot (b) she would reach
(a) protagonist (b) pedestrian (c) if she left now
(c) propagandist (d) paediatrician (d) No error
34. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the 40. Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. given word.
RECKLESS IGNOMINY
(a) cautious (b) brash (a) virtue (b) morality
(c) heedless (d) daring (c) esteem (d) disgrace
®
35 .Select the most appropriate option to 41. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
substitute the underlined segment. If no the blank.
substitution is required select ‘ No
substitution’. The majority ______ that the country can
progress under able leadership.
If you will bring a letter of introduction, I
will consider your request. (a) believe (b) believes

(a) No substitution (c) is believing (d) have believed


(b) If you bring 42. Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word.
(c) If you will be bringing
SANCTION
(d) If you brings
36. Select the most appropriate option to fill in (a) approval (b) denial
the blank. (c) mercy (d) grace
Please sign these documents ______ ink so 43. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
that they can be preserved. (a) athlete (b) ecstacy
(a) by (b) from (c) diagnosis (d) accumulate
(c) with (d) in 44. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
37. Select the most appropriate option to fill in given word.
the blank.
ADEPT
The company has appointed twice as ______
(a) expert (b) deft
women as men.
(c) proficient (d) inept
(a) many (b) much
45. Identify the segment in the sentence which
(c) more (d) most
contains the grammatical error. If there is no
38. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the error, select ‘No error’.
given word.
He wouldn’t let anyone to drive his new car.
ENDURANCE
(a) No error (b) He wouldn’t let
(a) tolerance (b) indolence
(c) anyone to drive (d) his new car
(c) persistence (d) patience

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46 ®.Select the most appropriate option to All those who carried the day in reality shows
substitute the underlined segment. If no failed to make a mark later.
substitution is required select ‘ No (a) acted as hosts
substitution’.
(b) won a victory
It would be wise to accept the company’s offer
(c) made a guest appearance
lest you should regret later.
(d) participated
(a) lest you would regret
49. Select the correctly spelt word.
(b) lest you should not regret
(a) humillated (b) humiliated
(c) lest you shall not regret
(c) humilated (d) humelated
(d) No substitution
50. Select the most appropriate option to
47®.Select the most appropriate meaning of the
substitute the underlined segment. If no
underlined idiom in the sentence.
substitution is required select ‘ No
In spite of the high sounding words, his speech substitution’.
fell flat on the audience.
She has no other hobby but that of collecting
(a) could not be heard clearly coins.
(b) appealed to the sentiments of the audience (a) not other hobbies but
(c) impressed a lot (b) no other hobby than
(d) failed to make an impact (c) no another hobby but
48®.Select the most appropriate meaning of the (d) No substitution
underlined idiom in the sentence.

ANSWER KEY
1. (a) 11. (b) 21. (b) 31. (a) 41. (b)
2. (c) 12. (a) 22. (c) 32. (d) 42. (a)
3. (d) 13. (a) 23. (a) 33. (b) 43. (b)
4. (d) 14. (c) 24. (b) 34. (a) 44. (d)
5. (c) 15. (d) 25. (c) 35. (b) 45. (c)
6. (d) 16. (c) 26. (d) 36. (d) 46. (d)
7. (b) 17. (a) 27. (d) 37. (a) 47. (d)
8. (c) 18. (b) 28. (c) 38. (b) 48. (b)
9. (a) 19. (b) 29. (c) 39. (d) 49. (b)
10. (c) 20. (d) 30. (c) 40. (d) 50. (b)

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Right Wrong
Wrong Skipped
Skipped Bookmark
Bookmark
Q1.
Q2.
Q3. Score
Q4.
Right
Q5.
Negative
Q6.
Final Score
Q7.
Q8.
Q9.
Q10.
Q11.
Q12.
Q13.
Exam Level
Q14.
Easy (41–50 Marks)
Q15.
Q16. Moderate (31-40 Marks)

Q17. Hard (20–30 Mars)


Q18.
Q19.
Q20.
Q21.
Q22.
Q23.
Q24.
Q25.
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ANALYSIS 1
Right Wrong
Wrong Skipped
Skipped Bookmark
Bookmark
Q26.
Q27.
Q28.
Q29.
Q30.
Q31.
Q32.
Where You Stand??
Q33. Score Range Status
Q34.
46 to 50 Excellent
Q35.
41 to 45 Good Enough
Q36.
36 to 40 Not Enough
Q37.
Below 35 Below Par
Q38.
Q39.
Q40.
Q41.
Q42.
Q43.
Q44.
Q45.
Q46.
Q47.
Q48.
Q49.
Q50.
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ANALYSIS 21
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Error Detection

Sentence Improvement

Fill in Blanks

Synonyms

Antonyms

Spelling

Idioms & Phrases

One Word Substitution

Cloze Test

Reading Comprehension

Total

Where You Stand?


Correct Status
80–100% Excellent

40–80% Good Enough

26–45% Not Enough

20–25% Below Par

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1. Select the most appropriate option that can the novel depicts the romantic epic of Prince Genji
be used as a one-word substitute for the given and his love interest Murasaki-no-ue. The recently
group of words. found chapter contains an important part of the novel
A list of items to be discussed at a formal in which the 18-year old prince meets Murasaki-no-
meeting ue, according to the Japan Times. The original 54-
chapter text no longer exists. Transcriptions by
(a) programme (b) agenda
Fujiwara no Teika (1162-1241), a Japanese poet, are
(c) timetable (d) topics believed to be the earliest existing manuscripts. In
2. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word. addition to the most recently discovered chapter, four
(a) malicious (b) victorious other confirmed chapters of her transcription are
registered as national cultural properties. Reizeike
(c) fallicious (d) generous
Shiguretei Bunko, a cultur al preservat ion
3. In the sentence identify the segment which foundation, has authenticated the text as a chapter
contains the grammatical error. If the
of Teika’s transcriptions. In February, 72-year-old
sentence has no error, then select ‘No error’.
Motofuyu Okochi found the little book in his family
Whom did you give the packet to? home in Tokyo and reached out to the foundation to
(a) Whom (b) the packet to have it authenticated.
(c) did you give (d) No error Okochi’s lineage stretches back to the feudal era
4. Select the most appropriate synonym of the of Japan when, in 1743, the manuscript was passed
given word. to the Okochi family from another family, according
to Asahi Shimbun.
LOYAL
The experts who examined the found chapter
(a) devoted (b) varied
were able to confirm that the text is one of Teika’s
(c) routine (d) legal transcriptions in a few ways. Not only did the
5. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the handwriting match that of the other found chapters,
given word. but the cover of the binding matches the blue of the
INNATE other texts. The small slip of paper that Teika used
to identify the front of the book also matches the
(a) unassuming (b) simple
slips used on the other chapters.
(c) basic (d) acquired
6. Who was the author of the novel?
Direction (6-10): Read the given passage and
answer the questions that follow: (a) Fujiwara no Teika

For years, a long-lost chapter of what is said to be (b) Rezeike Shiguretei Bunko
the world’s first known novel has been quietly tucked (c) Motofuyu Okochi
away in a chest in a Japanese storeroom, hiding (d) Murasaki Shikibu
alongside other heirlooms of a Japanese family with
7. How many chapters of the novel have been
feudal lineage. Experts confirmed that the blue-
listed as cultural properties?
bound text is a chapter of the 11th Century Japanese
classic ‘Genji Monogatari’ or ‘The Tale of Genji’. (a) Five (b) Eleven
Written by Japanese noblewoman Murasaki Shikibu, (c) Eighteen (d) Fifty-four

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8. Which of the following is NOT true according 13. Select the most appropriate option to
to the passage? substitute the underlined segment in the given
(a) The man who found the chapter decided to sentence. If there is no need to substitute it,
hand it over to the cultural foundation. select No improvement.
(b) The original manuscript written by Murasaki- The children has had their dinner but the
no-ue was bound in blue. adults still have to eat.
(c) The Japanese novel is important because it (a) No improvement
is believed to be the oldest known novel. (b) is having the dinner
(d) The home where the book was kept safely (c) are have their dinner
belonged to a feudal family.
(d) have had their dinner
9. Where was the chapter discovered?
14. Select the most appropriate option that can
(a) In a cultural foundation
be used as a one-word substitute for the given
(b) In a royal palace group of words.
(c) In a family storeroom A sea or stretch of water having many islands
(d) In a library in Tokyo (a) archipelago (b) ocean
10. Which of the following was NOT one of the (c) bay (d) harbour
ways for confirming the authenticity of the
chapter? 15. In the sentence identify the segment which
contains the grammatical error. If the
(a) The slip used by the manuscript writer was
sentence has no error, then select ‘No error’.
similar to the slips on other chapters
How many money did Sudhir win in the
(b) The binding cover was of the same colour
lottery?
(c) The handwriting matched that of the other
(a) did Sudhir win (b) No error
chapters
(c) in the lottery (d) How many money
(d) The name of the writer was inscribed on it
as also on the earlier chapters. 16. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
11. In the sentence identify the segment which (a) illumination (b) discrimnation
contains the grammatical error. (c) hallucination (d) intimation
They informed the teacher that all of they ®
17 .Select the most appropriate option that can
family members would be going to be used as a one-word substitute for the given
Visakhapatnam.
group of words.
(a) would be going
A large building or group of buildings used to
(b) to Visakhapatnam house soldiers
(c) all of they family members (a) quarters (b) dormitory
(d) They informed the teacher that (c) fort (d) barracks
12. Select the most appropriate option to 18. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
substitute the underlined segment in the given the blank.
sentence. If there is no need to substitute it,
select No improvement. The first thing they did was to ______ the extent
of damage done by the rains.
I tried to contact my dentist but her cell phone
appeared to have been switched off. (a) repair (b) search
(a) appears to had been (c) ascertain (d) circulate
(b) appear to be 19. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
(c) appeared to been (a) vague (b) tongue
(d) No improvement (c) argyu (d) vogue

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20®.Select the most appropriate meaning of the 27®.Select the most appropriate meaning of the
underlined idiom in the sentence. given idiom.
The suspect made a clean breast of it during Come rain or shine
the enquiry.
(a) when it does not rain
(a) blamed his companion
(b) in bad weather
(b) asked for a fresh shirt
(c) in the monsoon
(c) took off his shirt
(d) whatever happens
(d) confessed his crime
28. Select the most appropriate option that can
21. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
be used as a one-word substitute for the given
given word.
group of words.
AWARE
All the people in a country or area who are
(a) resilient (b) robust entitled to vote in an election
(c) impervious (d) ignorant
(a) electorate (b) settlers
Direction (22 - 26) : Some words have been deleted
(c) inhabitants (d) residents
in the given passage. Fill in the blanks with the
given alternatives. Select the most appropriate 29.Select the most appropriate option to
option for each blank. substitute the underlined segment in the given
Imagination is not only the uniquely human capacity sentence. If there is no need to substitute it,
to envision that which is not, and therefore the select No improvement.
foundation of all invention and innovation. In The World Health Organisation warned the
___(1)___ arguably most transformative ___(2)___ Government that even many people were
revelatory capacity, it is ___(3)___ power that enables likely
us to ___(4)___ with humans whose experiences we
to die of epidemics than of the tsunami.
have ___(5)___ shared.
(a) that so many people are likely
22. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number (1). (b) that even most people are going to be likely
(a) our (b) his (c) No improvement
(c) their (d) its (d) that more people were likely
23. Select the most appropriate option to fill in 30. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the
blank number (2). blank.
(a) how (b) all Unfortunately, the computer has also been
(c) and (d) so responsible for the ______ of fraudulent schemes
24. Select the most appropriate option to fill in through which many people are deceived by
blank number (3). promises of quick wealth.
(a) the (b) so (a) promulgation (b) proliferation
(c) little (d) few (c) pretension (d) proclamation
25. Select the most appropriate option to fill in 31. Select the most appropriate idiom to fill in
blank number (4). the blank.
(a) empathise (b) guide The festival expenses are bound to ______ in
(c) assimilate (d) discuss my pocket.
26. Select the most appropriate option to fill in (a) make a dent (b) give a clean chit
blank number (5). (c) be out of the blue (d) be upfront
(a) sooner (b) never 32. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(c) sporadically (d) hopefully the blanks.

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The vibrations from wind instruments ______ 39. Select the most appropriate option to
always positive and good ______ your breathing substitute the underlined segment in the given
and health. sentence. If there is no need to substitute it,
(a) are; for (b) were; to select No improvement.
(c) is; in (d) was; in Raman’s discovery, made during the voyaging
over the Mediterranean sea, that water
33. In the sentence identify the segment which
molecules could scatter light just like air
contains the grammatical error.
molecules, was very radical in those days.
Vini bought two new dresses but either is
suitable for the festival. (a) No improvement

(a) suitable for the festival (b) during a voyage across

(b) two new dresses (c) during the voyage above

(c) Vini bought (d) while an voyage across


®
(d) but either is 40 .Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
given word.
34. Select the most appropriate meaning of the
given idiom. TURBID
To be thrown in at the deep end (a) clear (b) mixed
(a) learn to do the difficult things too soon (c) confused (d) varied
(b) need to do one thing at a time 41. Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word.
(c) unable to do the given work
(d) try to do too many things at the same time INTENSIFY

35®.Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the (a) terminate (b) eliminate
given word. (c) strengthen (d) destroy
BLUNT 42. Select the most appropriate synonym of the
(a) lengthy (b) sharp given word.

(c) large (d) charred INCREDIBLE

36®.Select the most appropriate meaning of the (a) unwilling (b) unbelievable
underlined idiom in the sentence. (c) unnoticed (d) disturbing
“The situation is getting out of han" the 43. In the sentence identify the segment which
manager said to us. contains the grammatical error.
(a) not in control anymore Her sister lives in Pune, one of the major city
(b) can be passed on to someone else in Maharashtra.
(c) going to be handled soon (a) in Pune (b) in Maharashtra
(d) not growing fast enough (c) Her sister lives (d) one of the major city
37. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word. 44. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
(a) miscellaneous (b) multifarious (a) audience (b) audacity
(c) hilarious (d) gregerious (c) amateur (d) acheivement
® ®
38 .Select the most appropriate synonym of the 45 .Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
given word. given word.
ALOOF DISCARD
(a) steady (b) rocky (a) share (b) distribute
(c) protected (d) detached (c) adopt (d) waste

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46. Select the most appropriate option to fill in (a) No improvement


the blank.
(b) For being polite and courteous
Educators have ______ unique responsibility
towards the empowerment of their students. (c) Being polite and courteous
(a) an (b) some (d) By being polite and courteous
(c) a (d) few 49. Select the most appropriate synonym of the
47. Select the most appropriate option that can given word.
be used as a one-word substitute for the given OPINION
group of words.
(a) wisdom (b) view
A cup or other decorative object awarded as a
prize for a victory or success (c) chance (d) sense
(a) gift (b) present(n) 50. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(c) crown (d) trophy the blank.
48. Select the most appropriate option to The Chinese leader’s formal Chinese suit
substitute the underlined segment in the given ______ Changpao.
sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, (a) are called (b) will be called
select No improvement.
(c) is call (d) is called
Be polite and courteous will greatly improve
your chances of making friends at your new
office.

ANSWER KEY
1. (b) 11. (c) 21. (d) 31. (a) 41. (c)
2. (c) 12. (d) 22. (d) 32. (a) 42. (b)
3. (d) 13. (d) 23. (c) 33. (d) 43. (d)
4. (a) 14. (a) 24. (a) 34. (a) 44. (d)
5. (d) 15. (d) 25. (a) 35. (b) 45. (c)
6. (d) 16. (b) 26. (b) 36. (a) 46. (c)
7. (a) 17. (d) 27. (d) 37. (d) 47. (d)
8. (b) 18. (c) 28. (a) 38. (d) 48. (c)
9. (c) 19. (c) 29. (d) 39. (b) 49. (b)
10. (d) 20. (d) 30. (b) 40. (a) 50. (d)

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ANALYSIS 1
Right Wrong
Wrong Skipped
Skipped Bookmark
Bookmark
Q1.
Q2.
Q3. Score
Q4.
Right
Q5.
Negative
Q6.
Final Score
Q7.
Q8.
Q9.
Q10.
Q11.
Q12.
Q13.
Exam Level
Q14.
Easy (41–50 Marks)
Q15.
Q16. Moderate (31-40 Marks)

Q17. Hard (20–30 Mars)


Q18.
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Q20.
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Q22.
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ANALYSIS 1
Right Wrong
Wrong Skipped
Skipped Bookmark
Bookmark
Q26.
Q27.
Q28.
Q29.
Q30.
Q31.
Q32.
Where You Stand??
Q33. Score Range Status
Q34.
46 to 50 Excellent
Q35.
41 to 45 Good Enough
Q36.
36 to 40 Not Enough
Q37.
Below 35 Below Par
Q38.
Q39.
Q40.
Q41.
Q42.
Q43.
Q44.
Q45.
Q46.
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Answered Skipped Wrong Correct

Error Detection

Sentence Improvement

Fill in Blanks

Synonyms

Antonyms

Spelling

Idioms & Phrases

One Word Substitution

Cloze Test

Reading Comprehension

Total

Where You Stand?


Correct Status
80–100% Excellent

40–80% Good Enough

26–45% Not Enough

20–25% Below Par

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1®. Select the most appropriate synonym of the 7. Select the most appropriate option to
given word. substitute the underlined segment. If no
EXASPERATE substitution is required select ‘ No
(a) Infuriate (b) Appreciate substitution’
(c) Imitate (d) Desperate Some people in the audience were asleep while
2. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the chief guest was speaking.
the blank. (a) whenever the chief guest spoke
This is the reason ______ I don’t attend parties. (b) when the chief guest has spoken
(a) why (b) since (c) while a chief guest is speaking
(c) because (d) so (d) No substitution
3. Select the most appropriate meaning of the ®
8 . Select the most appropriate option to
given idiom. substitute the underlined segment. If no
To read between the lines substitution is required select ‘ No
(a) to understand the implied meaning substitution’
(b) to completely misunderstand the meaning The colour of her cheeks is like a rose.
(c) to read with great difficulty (a) are like a rose
(d) to critically analyse a piece of writing (b) are just as a rose
4®. Select the most appropriate antonym of the (c) is like that of a rose
given word.
(d) No substitution
REPRIMAND
9. Select the correctly spelt word.
(a) Reproof (b) Reward
(c) Redeem (d) Rebuke (a) Credible (b) Credibel
5. Select the most appropriate option to (c) Creddible (d) Credibal
substitute the underlined segment. If no 10. Select the option which is the most
substitution is required select ‘ No appropriate one word substitution for the
substitution’ given group of words.
Employees refrain to indulge in undesirable One who is sixty years old
activities if they are monitored.
(a) Sexagenarian (b) Octogenarian
(a) refrain for indulgence
(c) Septuagenarian (d) Nonagenarian
(b) refrain from indulging
(c) refrain against indulging 11. Identify the segment that contains a
grammatical error. If there is no error, select
(d) No substitution
‘No error’
6®. Select the most appropriate meaning of the
The day before yesterday he left for Europe
given idiom.
by the air.
To blaze a trail
(a) The day before yesterday
(a) to initiate something new
(b) No error
(b) to act impulsively
(c) to set fire to something (c) by the air
(d) to complete a project (d) he left for Europe

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12. Identify the segment that contains a 21. Select the correctly spelt word.
grammatical error. If there is no error, select (a) Benigne (b) Bennine
‘No error’
(c) Benine (d) Benign
I wish I have worked harder than I did.
22. Select the wrongly spelt word.
(a) I wish (b) I have worked
(a) Tranquillity (b) Conscientious
(c) harder than I did (d) No error
(c) Hinderance (d) Quarrelled
13®.Select the most appropriate synonym of the 23. Select the most appropriate meaning of the
given word. given idiom.
FEIGN A dark horse
(a) Hinder (b) Instruct (a) an expected outcome
(c) Foretell (d) Pretend (b) an unknown genius
14. Select the wrongly spelt word. (c) a well kept secret
(a) Refurbish (b) Residue (d) a horse of a fine breed
(c) Relagate (d) Retrospect 24®.Select the most appropriate meaning of the
15. Identify the segment that contains a given idiom.
grammatical error. If there is no error, select To make castles in the air
‘No error’ (a) to be very ambitious
This document has signed by two persons. (b) to accomplish difficult tasks
(a) This document (b) No error (c) to show signs of cowardice
(c) by two persons (d) has signed (d) to create impossible dreams or hopes
16. Select the most appropriate antonym of the 25. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
given word. the blank.
COMPLY He had hardly gone a few kilometres ______
(a) Consent (b) Defer his car broke down.
(c) Adhere (d) Oppose (a) when (b) that
®
17 .Select the most appropriate synonym of the (c) where (d) than
given word. 26. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
EFFICACIOUS the blank.
(a) Voracious (b) Effective This fabric is ______ though cheaper than other
fabrics.
(c) Audacious (d) Impotent
(a) as good as (b) as good
18. Select the wrongly spelt word.
(c) more good (d) so good as
(a) Embarrass (b) Embrace ®
27 .Select the most appropriate synonym of the
(c) Embody (d) Embelish given word.
19. Select the option which is the most BEGUILE
appropriate one word substitution for the
(a) Repulse (b) Hasten
given group of words.
(c) Deceive (d) Disenchant
That which cannot be seen through
28. Select the most appropriate option to
(a) opaque (b) transparent
substitute the underlined segment. If no
(c) impervious (d) translucent substitution is required select ‘ No
20. Select the most appropriate antonym of the substitution’
given word. The assignment was so difficult for Mohit to
BESEECH do on his own.
(a) Implore (b) Exhort (a) was too difficult (b) was so much difficult
(c) Command (d) Invoke (c) No substitution (d) were so difficult

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29. Select the most appropriate option to fill in The phone flap is the latest in a series of scares
the blank. linking everyday electrical objects (hair dryers,
She had won the match when we ______ the electric razors, electric blankets, home computers)
venue. to one dreaded disease or another.
(a) reach Despite the panic, the case against cellular
phones is nowhere near as strong as the ones
(b) reached
mounted against electric power lines, electric
(c) had been reaching blankets or even hand held police radars.
(d) are reaching 31. What was the buzz of boardrooms and the issue
30. Select the option which is the most for debate among stockbrokers, real estate
appropriate one word substitution for the agents, producers and others?
given group of words.
(a) Excitement about the popular talk shows on
A place where weapons and ammunitions are radio
stored
(b) The concern whether cellular phones caused
(a) Godown (b) Hangar brain tumours
(c) Museum (d) Arsenal (c) Growing sales of cellular phones
Direction (31-35): Read the given passage and (d) The safety of all electrical gadgets
answer the questions that follow.
32. What was the result of the controversy over
It was the buzz of boardrooms, power lunches and
cellular phones?
anxious phone calls from the freeway. It was debated
by stockbrokers, real estate agents, Hollywood (a) David Reynard won the lawsuit against
producers and media bigfeet. cellular companies.
Mid-level executives who wouldn’t leave home (b) The cellular phones became more poular.
without a phone in their pocket - or at their ear - (c) The share value of cell phone companies fell
were putting off calls or finding other ways to make in the stock market.
them. Sales of cellular phones which had been (d) The New England Journal of Medicine
growing at a sizzling 20% to 70% a year for the past
accepted that cell phones caused brain
decade were temporarily put on hold.
tumour.
Do cellular phones really cause brain tumours?
33. Which of the following statements is Not true?
The safety of the ultimate yuppie accessory was called
into question by the news in the U.S. that two (a) David Reynard claimed that his wife’s tumour
prominent executives had been stricken by brain was due to use of cellular phone.
cancer (though the connection to phone use is (b) The news on adverse effects of cell phones
unclear) and by a well publicised lawsuit in which a affected the sales.
Florida man charged that his wife’s fatal brain (c) Brain tumour is more probable in cell phone
tumour was caused by her cellular phone.
users than in those living near power lines
It was not the kind of evidence that would be
(d) McCaw, Motorola and Contel are cellphone
accepted by the new England Journal of Medicine,
companies.
but it struck a nerve. American viewers tuned in to
hear David Reynard, the Florida widower tell the story 34. According to the passage which of these is Not
of his wife’s death to Larry King, Bryant Gumbel, linked to any dreaded disease?
Faith Daniels and dozens of radio talk-show hosts. (a) Hair dryer (b) Electric razor
Even wall street took notice, knocking a couple (c) Hair dyes (d) Electric blanket
of points off McCaw Cellular, Contel Cellular and 35. Larry King is probably:
Motorola the day after Reynard’s appearance on the
Larr y King live show. The Cellular Tele- (a) a wall street broker
communications Industry Association was finally (b) a famous TV show host
forced to respond, announcing that it would fund (c) an owner of a cellular phone company
new studies and ask the government to review the
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Direction (36-40): In the following passage some 43®.Select the most appropriate synonym of the
words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with given word.
the help of the alternatives given. Select the most DEFERENCE
appropriate option for each blank.
(a) Contrast (b) Delay
If we accept the aim of education as the harmonious
development of human personality, we observe that (c) Ignorance (d) Obeisance
examinations fail to ___(1)___ this development 44. Identify the segment that contains a
accurately. They neither take a ___(2)___ of one’s grammatical error. If there is no error, select
physical and spiritual development ___(3)___ even of ‘No error’
one’s intelligence. All they can claim ___(4)___ is to
I ordered his dismissal when he flouted the
test one’s ___(5)___ or one’s capacity for cramming.
company rules.
36. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(a) I ordered his dismissal
blank No.1
(b) No error
(a) assess (b) accept
(c) when he flouted
(c) except (d) excess
37. Select the most appropriate option to fill in (d) the company rules
blank No.2 45. Select the option which is the most
(a) quota (b) magnitude appropriate one word substitution for the
given group of words.
(c) scope (d) measure
Giving up one’s authority or throne
38. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank No.3 (a) Abdication (b) Abduction
(a) nor (b) not (c) Abjection (d) Abjuration
(c) or (d) and 46. Select the option which is the most
39. Select the most appropriate option to fill in appropriate one word substitution for the
blank No.4 given group of words.

(a) to be doing (b) to be done Careful in performing duties

(c) to do (d) for doing (a) Obedient (b) Sincere


40. Select the most appropriate option to fill in (c) Punctilious (d) Punctual
blank No.5 47. Identify the segment that contains a
(a) memory (b) memorial grammatical error. If there is no error, select
(c) memories (d) memorable ‘No error’

41. Select the most appropriate meaning of the Fate smiled above him in all his business
given idiom. ventures.

Of the first water (a) No error


(a) of ancient origin (b) of favorable opinion (b) in all his
(c) of no significance (d) of the best quality (c) business ventures
42. Select the most appropriate option to fill in (d) Fate smiled above him
the blank. ®
48 .Select the most appropriate antonym of the
Plenty of information about the flora and fauna given word.
of India ______ available in this book. SAGACIOUS
(a) are (b) has (a) Prudent (b) Ingenious
(c) is (d) were (c) Ignorant (d) Astute

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49. Select the most appropriate antonym of the 50. Select the most appropriate option to
given word. substitute the underlined segment. If no
ADORN substitution is required select ‘ No
substitution’
(a) Grace
The student, with his parents were asked for
(b) Disfigure waiting outside the Principal’s office.
(c) Enrich (a) was asked to wait
(d) Subdue (b) were asked to wait
(c) No substitution
(d) were asked to be waiting

ANSWER KEY
1. (a) 11. (c) 21. (d) 31. (b) 41. (d)
2. (a) 12. (b) 22. (c) 32. (c) 42. (c)
3. (a) 13. (d) 23. (b) 33. (c) 43. (d)
4. (b) 14. (c) 24. (d) 34. (c) 44. (b)
5. (b) 15. (d) 25. (a) 35. (b) 45. (s)
6. (a) 16. (d) 26. (a) 36. (a) 46. (c)
7. (d) 17. (b) 27. (c) 37. (d) 47. (d)
8. (c) 18. (d) 28. (a) 38. (a) 48. (c)
9. (a) 19. (a) 29. (b) 39. (c) 49. (b)
10. (a) 20. (c) 30. (d) 40. (a) 50. (a)

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Right Wrong
Wrong Skipped
Skipped Bookmark
Bookmark
Q1.
Q2.
Q3. Score
Q4.
Right
Q5.
Negative
Q6.
Final Score
Q7.
Q8.
Q9.
Q10.
Q11.
Q12.
Q13.
Exam Level
Q14.
Easy (41–50 Marks)
Q15.
Q16. Moderate (31-40 Marks)

Q17. Hard (20–30 Mars)


Q18.
Q19.
Q20.
Q21.
Q22.
Q23.
Q24.
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ANALYSIS 1
Right Wrong
Wrong Skipped
Skipped Bookmark
Bookmark
Q26.
Q27.
Q28.
Q29.
Q30.
Q31.
Q32.
Where You Stand??
Q33. Score Range Status
Q34.
46 to 50 Excellent
Q35.
41 to 45 Good Enough
Q36.
36 to 40 Not Enough
Q37.
Below 35 Below Par
Q38.
Q39.
Q40.
Q41.
Q42.
Q43.
Q44.
Q45.
Q46.
Q47.
Q48.
Q49.
Q50.
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Answered Skipped Wrong Correct

Error Detection

Sentence Improvement

Fill in Blanks

Synonyms

Antonyms

Spelling

Idioms & Phrases

One Word Substitution

Cloze Test

Reading Comprehension

Total

Where You Stand?


Correct Status
80–100% Excellent

40–80% Good Enough

26–45% Not Enough

20–25% Below Par

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1®. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the sentence. If there is no need to substitute it,
given word. select No improvement.
SOGGY In the park I happened to meet two of my
(a) broken (b) gloomy father’s friend who had known him for several
(c) unfit (d) dry years.
2. Select the most appropriate option to (a) two friends of my fathers
substitute the underlined segment in the given (b) No improvement
sentence. If there is no need to substitute it,
(c) two of my fathers friend
select No improvement.
(d) two of my father’s friends
Shailaja is prettier than either of her three
cousins. 7. Select the most appropriate option that can
be used as a one-word substitute for the given
(a) most prettier than all of
group of words.
(b) No improvement
A person who draws or produces maps
(c) prettier than any of
(a) calligrapher (b) curator
(d) pretty than either of
(c) choreographer (d) cartographer
3®. Select the most appropriate synonym of the
®
given word. 8 . Select the most appropriate meaning of the
underlined idiom in the sentence.
REPRIMAND
It was the last straw; she decided to quit the
(a) command (b) rebuke
job when she was blamed without reason.
(c) complete (d) repeat
(a) she picked the last option available for her
4. Select the most appropriate option to
substitute the underlined segment in the given (b) last straw available for anyone to pick up
sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, (c) final irritant that made the situation
select No improvement. unbearable
Pedestrians is to be careful when crossing busy (d) only one straw was available for drinking the
roads. juice
(a) would care if they are crossing 9®. Select the most appropriate meaning of the
(b) must be careful when crossing underlined idiom in the sentence.
(c) need be caring when crossing Ria has tried hard not to steal her brother’s
(d) No improvement thunder but it was inevitable.

5. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the (a) take away her brother’s opportunities for jobs
given word. (b) pick up her brother’s lucky charms to win
CULPABLE prizes
(a) disagreeable (b) offensive (c) get a big reward from her brother for her
achievement
(c) innocent (d) reserved
6. Select the most appropriate option to (d) get more recognition than her brother for
substitute the underlined segment in the given their success

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10. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the 19. Select the most appropriate option to
given word. substitute the underlined segment in the given
FRAIL sentence. If there is no need to substitute it,
select No improvement.
(a) fancy (b) weak
This college is not only equipped with the best
(c) elaborate (d) robust laboratories but also has the most competent
11. In the sentence identify the segment which staff.
contains the grammatical error. (a) and also had the most
Are you having your own transport to go home (b) but has the very
from work?
(c) but also have the most
(a) to go home (b) from work
(d) No improvement
(c) Are you having (d) your own transport ®
20 .Select the most appropriate synonym of the
12. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word. given word.
(a) orientation (b) corroborate FATIGUE
(c) disappointment (d) disapprooval (a) energy (b) tiredness
13. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word. (c) warmth (d) lightness
(a) alignement (b) ferocious 21®.Select the most appropriate synonym of the
(c) incremental (d) amenable given word.
14. Select the word which means the same as the MALADY
group of words given. (a) wickedness (b) illness
The science or philosophy of law (c) disturbance (d) mischief
(a) jurisprudence (b) infirmary 22. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
(c) justice (d) archive (a) ceiling (b) yeild
15. Select the most appropriate option to fill in (c) grief (d) niece
the blank.
23. Select the most appropriate option to
The seaside resort of Mamallapuram was an substitute the underlined segment in the given
______ part of China’s ancient Silk Route. sentence. If there is no need to substitute it,
(a) intentional (b) integral select No improvement.
(c) intensive (d) intuitive The children trying hardly and learnt the
poems.
16. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
given word. (a) hardly tried (b) tried hard
CHIVALROUS (c) No improvement (d) hardly trying
(a) indignant (b) valiant 24. In the sentence identify the segment which
contains the grammatical error. No sooner did
(c) annoyed (d) cowardly
the dark clouds gather in the sky when the
®
17 .Select the most appropriate meaning of the electricity was switched off.
underlined idiom in the sentence.
(a) No sooner did
His family has supported him through thick
(b) in the sky
and thin.
(c) the dark clouds gather
(a) when there was a lot of work to be done
(d) when the electricity was switched off
(b) in times of good and bad fortune
25. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(c) on occasions when he had a lot of money
the blank.
(d) even though he has put on weight
Indian films have ______ added nature without
18. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word. its fury into long romantic songs.
(a) resemblance (b) violence (a) fretfully (b) frequently
(c) occassion (d) fierce (c) formerly (d) fussily

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Direction (26-30): Some words have been deleted 33. In the sentence identify the segment which
in the given passage. Fill in the blanks with the contains the grammatical error.
given alternatives. Select the most appropriate If the growth of population had been controlled
option for each blank.
earlier, mankind wouldn’t lived in a polluted
Polar bears roam the Arctic ice sheets and swim in world now.
that region’s coastal waters. They are ___(1)___ strong
(a) If the growth of population
swimmers, and their large front paws, ___(2)___ they
use to paddle, are ___(3)___ webbed. Some polar bears (b) in a polluted world now
have been seen ___(4)___ hundreds of miles from (c) mankind wouldn’t lived
land, though they probably cover most of that
(d) had been controlled earlier
___(5)___ by floating on sheets of ice.
34. Select the most appropriate synonym of the
26. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
given word.
blank number (1).
(a) much (b) very DISASTROUS

(c) too (d) so (a) impressive (b) calamitous

27. Select the most appropriate option to fill in (c) noisy (d) wicked
blank number (2). 35. In the sentence identify the segment which
(a) which (b) those contains the grammatical error.
(c) whom (d) them Shyam studied in Moscow since ten years
when his father was posted there from 1976
28. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number (3). to 1985.

(a) dimly (b) faintly (a) from 1976 to 1985

(c) slightly (d) nimbly (b) since ten years

29. Select the most appropriate option to fill in (c) Shyam studied in Moscow
blank number (4). (d) when his father was posted there
(a) hunting (b) swimming 36. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(c) running (d) wandering the blank.
30. Select the most appropriate option to fill in “Malaria ______ is one of the top priorities of
blank number (5). the government,” said the Minister.
(a) distance (b) water (a) abolition (b) dismissal
(c) extent (d) extant (c) eradication (d) exclusion
31. Select the word which means the same as the 37. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
group of words given. the blank.
The sound of a crow Highways are a catalyst for economic growth
(a) cluck (b) cackle but private ______ in this sector has been
(c) creak (d) caw termed ‘tardy’ as investors do not appear to
be interested in putting their money in long-
32. In the sentence identify the segment which
term projects.
contains the grammatical error.
(a) contract (b) transaction
Only one copy of the book, running into 1200
pages, on Gandhiji’s visit to the State of (c) investment (d) operation
Andhra Pradesh, remain now. 38. Select the word which means the same as the
(a) on Gandhiji’s visit to the State group of words given.
(b) running into 1200 pages A box or cage for rabbits or small animals
(c) remain now (a) lair (b) hutch
(d) Only one copy of the book (c) kennel (d) menagerie

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39. Select the word which means the same as the (b) He should allow the tiger to sleep peacefully.
group of words given. (c) The school would be better managed by the
The therapeutic use of sunlight tiger than by him.
(a) psephology (b) genealogy (d) He should leave the place and go because of
(c) dactylology (d) heliotherapy his fear of the tiger.
Direction (40-44): Read the passage and answer 42. What probably caused the greatest excitement
the questions that follow: among the children?
To the great delight of children, schools were being (a) Learning that the school would be closed
hurriedly closed. Children of all ages and sizes were (b) Seeing a tiger getting into the school
running helter-skelter, screaming joyously, “No
school, no school. Tiger, tiger!” They were shouting (c) Watching the tiger run after them
and laughing and even enjoyed being scared. They (d) Knowing the tiger was coming to eat them
seemed to welcome me. I felt like joining them, and 43. What was the tiger’s reaction to the frenzy
bounded away from the restaurant door and trotted around him?
along with them, at which they gleefully cried, “The (a) He wanted to go back to his cave.
tiger is coming to eat us; let us get back to the school!”
(b) He was afraid of being caught.
I followed them through their school gate while they
(c) He just wanted to sleep.
ran up and shut themselves in the school hall
securely. I ascended the steps of the school, saw an (d) He looked for someone to attack.
open door at the far end of a veranda, and walked 44. Which word describes the tone of the narrative
in. It happened to be the headmaster’s room, I when the headmaster’s reaction to the tiger’s
believed, as I noticed a very dignified man jumping arrival is mentioned?
on his table and heaving himself up into an attic. I
(a) Humorous (b) Intimate
walked in and flung myself on the cool floor, having
a partiality for cool stone floor, with my head under (c) Threatening (d) Solemn
the large desk — which gave me the feeling of being 45.Select the most appropriate option to fill
back in the Mempi cave ... As I drowsed, I was aware in the blank.
of cautious steps and hushed voices all around. I
Dozens of dogs in Norway have recently been
was in no mood to bother about anything. All I
hit by a mysterious and at times, ______ illness,
wanted was a little moment of sleep; the daylight
raising concerns among dog owners.
was dazzling. In half sleep I heard the doors of the
room being shut and bolted and locked. I didn’t care. (a) suspicious (b) desperate
I slept. While I slept a great deal of consultation was (c) dreary (d) fatal
going on. I learnt about it later through my Master, ®
46 .Select the most appropriate synonym of the
who was in the crowd - the crowd which had gathered given word.
after making sure that I had been properly locked
SURREPTITIOUS
up — and was watching. The headmaster seems to
have remarked some days later, “Never dreamt in (a) aggressive (b) adventurous
my wildest mood that I’d have to yield my place to a (c) secretive (d) spacious
tiger.” A wag had retorted, “Might be one way of
47. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
maintaining better discipline among the boys.”
(a) equipment (b) paraphernalia
40. Where was the tiger just before he ran towards
the school? (c) impliments (d) apparatus
(a) In a cave (b) At the zoo 48. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
given word.
(c) In a restaurant (d) In the forest
EXULTANT
41. What did a mischievous person say about the
headmaster? (a) depressed (b) delighted
(a) He should keep the school closed for some time. (c) wounded (d) energetic

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49®.Select the most appropriate meaning of the 50®.Select the most appropriate meaning of the
given idiom. given idiom.
Be left in the lurch Go down in flames
(a) be tired of doing the same thing over and (a) fail completely
over again
(b) get hit by a burning cracker
(b) keep repeating something till it is accepted
(c) get completely burnt
(c) be deserted when one is in trouble
(d) be sent to do work which one doesn’t enjoy (d) crash land an aeroplane

ANSWER KEY
1. (d) 11. (c) 21. (b) 31. (d) 41. (c)
2. (c) 12. (d) 22. (b) 32. (c) 42. (a)
3. (b) 13. (a) 23. (b) 33. (c) 43. (c)
4. (b) 14. (a) 24. (d) 34. (b) 44. (a)
5. (c) 15. (b) 25. (b) 35. (b) 45. (d)
6. (d) 16. (d) 26. (b) 36. (c) 46. (c)
7. (d) 17. (b) 27. (a) 37. (c) 47. (c)
8. (c) 18. (c) 28. (c) 38. (b) 48. (a)
9. (d) 19. (d) 29. (b) 39. (d) 49. (c)
10. (d) 20. (b) 30. (a) 40. (c) 50. (a)

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ANALYSIS 1
Right Wrong
Wrong Skipped
Skipped Bookmark
Bookmark
Q1.
Q2.
Q3. Score
Q4.
Right
Q5.
Negative
Q6.
Final Score
Q7.
Q8.
Q9.
Q10.
Q11.
Q12.
Q13.
Exam Level
Q14.
Easy (41–50 Marks)
Q15.
Q16. Moderate (31-40 Marks)

Q17. Hard (20–30 Mars)


Q18.
Q19.
Q20.
Q21.
Q22.
Q23.
Q24.
Q25.
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ANALYSIS 1
Right Wrong
Wrong Skipped
Skipped Bookmark
Bookmark
Q26.
Q27.
Q28.
Q29.
Q30.
Q31.
Q32.
Where You Stand??
Q33. Score Range Status
Q34.
46 to 50 Excellent
Q35.
41 to 45 Good Enough
Q36.
36 to 40 Not Enough
Q37.
Below 35 Below Par
Q38.
Q39.
Q40.
Q41.
Q42.
Q43.
Q44.
Q45.
Q46.
Q47.
Q48.
Q49.
Q50.
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ANALYSIS 21
Answered Skipped Wrong Correct

Error Detection

Sentence Improvement

Fill in Blanks

Synonyms

Antonyms

Spelling

Idioms & Phrases

One Word Substitution

Cloze Test

Reading Comprehension

Total

Where You Stand?


Correct Status
80–100% Excellent

40–80% Good Enough

26–45% Not Enough

20–25% Below Par

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