SYNONYMS ( DHEERAJ SHARMA )

1. His condition DETERIORATED day by day.

(a) Went bad

(b) Grew worse

(c) Went down

(d) Grew bad

2. She an INSIPID young lady.

(a) Clever

(b) Lazy

(c) Dull

(d) Lean

3. It is a the difficulty or SCARCITY of a thing that makes it precious.

(a) Poverty

(b) Absence

(c) Insufficiency

(d) Disappearance

4. We should not allow ADVERSITY to discourage us.

(a) Poverty

(b) Darkness

(c) Time of trouble

(d) Unfriendly criticism

5. He is very OBLIGING by nature.

(a) Helpful

(b) Nice

(c) Thankful

(d) Compelling

6. She thought that RUNNING INTO her old friend was a stroke of fate.

(a) Meeting by chance

(b) Colliding
(c) Travelling with

(d) Quarrelling with

7. He was CHARISMATIC leader.

(a) Exceptionally fascinating

(b) Particularly popular

(c) Compulsive pleasant

(d) Strangely haunting

8. She was completely ENGROSSED in her work.

(a) Disturbed

(b) Absorbed

(c) Fatigued

(d) Successful

9. He is an INDEFATIGABLE worker.

(a) Tired

(b) Tireless

(c) Brave

(d) Skilful

10. The convict's INGENUOUS explanation brought tears in every eye.

(a) Candid

(b) Secret

(c) Insincere

(d) Consistent

11. The ENORMITY of the population problem is irksome.

(a) Intensity

(b) Vastness

(c) Cruelty

(d) Fragility

12. EXAGGERATION of facts would always lead to confusion.

(a) Simplification

(b) Negation

(c) Emancipation

(d) Amplification

13. After his father's death, he became INSOLVENT.

(a) Rich

(b) Poor

(c) Bankrupt

(d) Nonchalant

14. He INDUCES human beings to want things they don't want.

(a) Influences

(b) Dictates

(c) Persuades

(d) Appreciates

15. His information is not AUTHENTIC.

(a) False

(b) Reliable

(c) Believable

(d) Genuine

16. He is not CUT OUT to be a teacher.

(a) Trained

(b) Suited

(c) Selected

(d) Guided

17. The Chief Minister REPRIMANDED the officers for thier methods of handling the public.

(a) Adulated

(b) Scolded severely

(c) Disapproved of
(d) Suspended

18. Sin is the sole calamity that a wise man should APPREHEND.

(a) Give up

(b) Discourage

(c) Comprehend

(d) Fear

19. We must be proud of our cultural HERITAGE.

(a) Things we make for ourselves.

(b) Things we have lost

(c) Things we have from the past

(d) Things we do for others

20. The vehicle slowed down as they moved up the GRADIENT.

(a) Road with sharp bends

(b) Bumpy, uneven path

(c) Slope or incline

(d) Mountainous area

21. It is DEPLORABLE that millions of people in India are below the poverty line.

(a) Hateful

(b) Regrettable

(c) Undesirable

(d) Unpleasant

22. The government should PROSCRIBE that sort of literature.

(a) Rusticate

(b) Excommunicate

(c) Ban

(d) Outlaw

23. The volcano on the island is DORMANT.

(a) Cold

(b) Inactive
(c) Dangerous

(d) Old

24. A person who EQUIVOCATES should not be relied upon.

(a) Deceives others

(b) Tells lies

(c) Gives misleading statements

(d) Flatters.

25. The newspaper reports were MENDACIOUS.

(a) Mischievous

(b) Truthful

(c) Provocative

(d) False

26. The priest pronounced BENEDICTION.

(a) Good wishes

(b) Blessings

(c) Punishment

(d) Appreciation

27. Her habits are INNOCUOUS.

(a) Useful

(b) Injurious

(c) Causing no harm

(d) Bad

28. I INVEIGHED her for her different outlook.

(a) Criticised

(b) Rebuked

(c) Disliked

(d) Appreciated

29. The boy was BEFOGGED when he was interrogated loudly by the Police Inspector.

(a) Terrified
(b) Panicky

(c) Surprised

(d) Puzzled

30. The song had a SOPORIFIC effect on the child.

(a) Soothing

(b) Terrific

(c) Supreme

(d) Sleep - inducing

31. His ALLEGIANCE to the party was suspected from the very beginning.

(a) Servility

(b) Obedience

(c) Loyalty

(d) Passivity

32. Sympathetic criticism has a SALUTARY effect.

(a) Premature

(b) Terrible

(c) Disastrous

(d) Beneficial

33. His bad behaviour EVOKED punishment.

(a) Escaped

(b) Called for

(c) Produced

(d) Summoned

34. Please do not give any more FLIMSY pretexts for not having done the work.

(a) Weak

(b) Strong

(c) Justified

(d) Impulsive

35. He was the court appointed lawyer for fifty six INDIGENT defendants.
(a) Indian men

(b) Poor

(c) Guilty

(d) Untried

36. The boy said that pain had ABATED.

(a) Reduced

(b) Vanished

(c) Increased

(d) Stabilised

37. He became known as an IMPLACABLE foe of fundamentalism.

(a) Relentless

(b) Pleasing

(c) Dangerous

(d) Courageous

38. The queen was aware of the INSOLENT behaviour of the lords.

(a) Violent

(b) Polite

(c) Insulting

(d) Frivolous

39. Modern man is PRAGMATIC in his dealings.

(a) Practical

(b) Playful

(c) Casual

(d) Clever

40. His descriptions are VIVID.

(a) Detailed

(b) Categorical

(c) Clear

(d) Ambiguous
41. We felt EXHILARATED by our walk along the beach.

(A) satisfied

(B) surprised

(C) disappointed

(D) overjoyed

42. When he came to know about his increment in salary, his feelings were INEFFABLE.

(A) that which cannot be rubbed out

(B) that cannot be extinguished

(C) incapable of being understood

(D) that which is too great to be expressed in words

43. The lecture on new missile systems was EDIFYING.

(A) tedious

(B) in need of editing

(C) instructive

(D) Interesting

44. Scientists
believe that rapid change in climate is the main reason animals
become EXTINCT.
(A) aggressive

(B) non existed

(C) safe

(D) feeble

45. By declaring him SANE, the jury implied that he had a moral sense.
(A) rational

(B) not important

(C) wild

(D) arrogant

46. The house is isolated; the nearest house is 50 kilometres away.

(A) destroyed

(B) separated from others

(C) devasted

(D) lovely

47. Scintillating colours appear everywhere.

(A) fascinating

(B) unforgettable

(C) beautiful

(D) sparkling

48. My PRUDENT brother pays for everything with cash so he will not build up
a pile of debt.
(A) fool
(B) wealthy
(C) clever
(D) dishonest

49. Many species disappeared in the Ice age.

(A) era

(B) date

(C) generation
(D) moment

50. A full-scale riot was prevented by the timely intervention of the Chief Minister.

(A) interference

(B) interruption

(C) disturbance

(D) connection

ANTONYMS

1. Kapil's bowling yesterday proved very COSTLY.

(a) economical

(b) frugal

(c) thrifty

(d) expensive

2. I cannot see much LIKENESS between the two boys. (Resemblance)

(a) enmity

(b) hatred

(c) difference

(d) dislike

3. I am still DUBIOUS about the plan.

(a) certain

(b) doubtful

(c) docile

(d) faithful

4. The wise say that life is meant not merely to ACCUMULATE wealth but for self - realisation. ( Collect,
deposit)
(a) amass

(b) produce

(c) scatter

(d) gather

5. He will never TURN DOWN your request.

(a) turn up

(b) turn over

(c) reject

(d) accept

6. Real happiness does not lie in MATERIAL possessions alone.

(a) physical

(b) essential

(c) spiritual

(d) manual

7. I was upset by his HOSTILE attitude.

(a) friendly

(b) negative

(c) positive

(d) inimical

8. Ashoka was a MAGNANIMOUS King.

(a) small

(b) petty

(c) kind

(d) majestic

9. Mala in always DEFIANT in her behaviour.

(a) obedient

(b) rebellious

(c) meek

(d) friendly
10. I find his views REPUGNANT.

(a) amiable

(b) repulsive

(c) amoral

(d) apolitical

11. RECKLESS driving causes accidents.

(a) careful

(b) slow

(c) good

(d) correct

12. He OFTEN went to the theatre.

(a) daily

(b) never

(c) sometimes

(d) occasionally

13. He is FRUGAL in his spending.

(a) economic

(b) extravagant

(c) misery

(d) greedy

14. The students expected an EMINENT scientist to inaugurate the programme.

(a) illustrious

(b) infamous

(c) intelligent

(d) unknown

15. Some of their customs are BARBAROUS.

(a) civilised

(b) modern

(c) polite
(d) praiseworthy

16. There has been a gradual FALLING OFF in the quality of articles manufactured locally.

(a) shrinkage

(b) erosion

(c) improvement

(d) descent

17. He was deeply DEPRESSED over the news.

(a) satisfied

(b) elated

(c) impressed

(d) affected

18. Because of the failure of the monsoon, there was PAUCITY of food grains.

(a) overflow

(b) inflow

(c) plenty

(d) shortage

19. The fallen trees BLOCKED our passage freedom from the wood.

(a) facilitated

(b) started

(c) checked

(d) promoted

20. He FELL FOUL OF ME when I asked him to apologise to his teacher.

(a) quarrelled with me

(b) attacked me

(c) made friend with me

(d) showed appreciation to me

21. The proposal was DENOUNCED by one and all.

(a) renounced

(b) recommended
(c) announced

(d) rejected

23. The new manager of the bank is URBANE in his manners.

(a) civilised

(b) slow

(c) rude

(d) foolish

24. Many people suffer because of PRIDE.

(a) importance

(b) submission

(c) humility

(d) obedience

25. A FRIENDLY dog met us at the farm gate.

(a) helpful

(b) understanding

(c) quiet

(d) hostile

26. He is extremely INTELLIGENT but proud.

(a) dull

(b) weak

(c) ignorant

(d) arrogant

27. He ABANDONED his family.

(a) supported

(b) encouraged

(c) pleased

(d) saved

28. His family SEVERED ties with him for marrying inter-caste.

(a) joined
(b) included

(c) detached

(d) disrupted

29. It is easy to understand his FUZZY thoughts.

(a) misty

(b) vague

(c) clear

(d) useful

30. We are ANXIOUS to avoid any problems with regard to this.

(a) cool

(b) composed

(c) careless

(d) worried

31. The railway lines are EXTENDED and we are quite happy about it.

(a) protracted

(b) widened

(c) curtailed

(d) elongated

32. Domestic violence is a very INHUMAN act.

(a) indifferent

(b) compassionate

(c) terrible

(d) ferocious

33. The teacher INSERTED another picture to illustrate the point.

(a) deducted

(b) added

(c) removed

(d) reclined

34. Children ADORE the cricket players.

(a) discuss

(b) condemn

(c) benefit

(d) check

35. Previously per capita income used to INCREASE by seven rupees per year.

(a) dwindle

(b) diminish

(c) rapid

(d) profit

36. In the modern times, we find that most social relationships are rather ARTIFICIAL.

(a) decent

(b) Genuine

(c) excellent

(d) adorable

37. Social LIBERTY may be instrumental in the emotional growth of a person.

(a) constraint

(b) slavery

(c) compulsion

(d) obligation

38. Education is most ESSENTIAL for the all around development of a person.

(a) unimportant

(b) disdainful

(c) customary

(d) redundant

39. He was extremely MODEST in company.

(a) curious

(b) virtuous

(c) unassuming

(d) immodest
40. He agreed reluctantly to sign the form but looked ILL AT EASE.

(a) embarrassed

(b) comfortable

(c) welcome

(d) easy

41. My mother has been working hard for the last two weeks and she feels RUN DOWN.

(a) energetic

(b) cold

(c) emotional

(d) morbid

42. The three states signed a pact to have COLLECTIVE economy.

(a) distributive

(b) disintegrative

(c) individual

(d) divided

43. The baby has a very DELICATE body.

(a) crude

(b) strong

(c) hard

(d) bony

44. The government has ENHANCED the tuition fees in school and colleges.

(a) magnified

(b) aggravated

(c) decreased

(d) augmented

45. They spent a DISTURBED night after hearing the tragic news.

(a) restless

(b) sleepless

(c) mournful
(d) peaceful

46. He finally CONCEDED that he was involved in smuggling.

(a) admitted

(b) accepted

(c) denied

(d) concealed

47. The accused emphatically DENIED the charge in the court.

(a) accepted

(b) agreed

(c) asserted

(d) affirmed

48. The accused was ACQUITTED of the charge.

(a) held guilty

(b) betrayed

(c) involved

(d) offended

49. All care is FUTILE in a cureless case.

(a) waste

(b) expensive

(c) useful

(d) cheap

50. The story you have just told is INCREDIBLE.

(a) credible

(b) fantastic

(c) probable

(d) believable

22. For a moment, he caught a FLEETING glimpse of a falling star.

(A) transient
(B) temporary
(C) eternal
(D) transparent

SPOTTING ERRORS OR ERROR DETECTION

Tenses , Prepositions, Subject verb agreement, Voice, Articles

1. Until you do not go to the station (a) / to receive him (b) I can hardly feel at ease. (c) / No error (d)

2. The boss reminded them of the old saying (a)/ that honesty was the best policy (b)/ and told them
that they had better be honest in their work. (c)/ No error (d)

3. Please convey (a) / my best wishes (b) / back to your parents. (c) / No error (d)

4. The call of the seas (a)/ have always (b) / found an echo in me. (c) / No error (d)

5. Now, it can be easily said (a)/ that the population of this city is greater (b)/ than any other city in
India. (c)/ No error (d)

6. It is difficult to explain (a) / why did Rajagopalachari resigned (b) / from the Congress in 1940. (c)/ No
error (d)

7. ' Gulliver's Travels ' are (a)/ the most fascinating adventure story (b) that I have ever read. (c)/ No
error (d)

8. Meena was so tired (a)/ that she could not hardly (b)/ talk to the guests for a few minutes. (c)/ No
error (d)

9. He goes (a)/ to office (b)/ by foot. (c)/ No error (d)

10. Lack of winter rain (a)/ have delayed the sowing of (b)/ wheat crop in this area. (c)/ No error (d)

11. He has been going to the office (a)/ for two years now, (b)/ and he even can't understand it's
working. (c)/ No error (d)

12. As an officer (a)/ he not only was competent (b)/ but also honest. (c)/ No error (d)

13. If you will come tomorrow (a)/ we can go to the market (b)/ and do our own shopping together. (c)/
No error (d)

14. If we exercise regularly (a)/ we will be more healthier. (c)/ No error (d)

15. The chairman made it clear in the meeting (a)/ that he will not step down (b)/ from his position as
chairman. (c)/ No error (d)

16. Just as he was driving along the road, (a)/ a bus pulled up and the driver asked him (b)/ if he has
seen a briefcase on the road. (c)/ No error (d)
17. I have spent (a)/ most of my money, (b)/ so I cannot buy a new house.(c) No error (d)

18. I should do (a)/ the same (b) / If I were in your place. (c) / No error

19. He has been suffering (a)/ with fever (b)/ for the last six weeks. (c) No error (d)

20. My father says (a)/ that one should always be sincere (b)/ to his duties. (c)/ No error (d)

21. There has been (a)/ a number of railway accidents (b)/ during the last month. (c)/ No error (d)

22. He denied that he had not stolen my purse. (a) / though I was quite sure (b)/ that he had. (c)/ No
error

23. The media of films has been accepted by all (a)/ as the most powerful force (b)/ that influences the
younger generation. (c) / No error (d)

24. How is it that neither your friend Mahesh (a)/ nor his brother Ramesh (b)/ have protested against
this injustice? (c)/ No error (d)

25. I am not familiar with (a)/ all the important places in this town, (b) / although I have been living here
since two years. (c)/ No error (d)

26. If I would be a millionaire, (a) I would not be wasting my time (b)/ waiting for a bus. (c)/ No error (d)

27. Neither of the two boys (a)/ is sensible (b)/ enough to do this job. (c)/ No error (d)

28. You will get (a)/ all the informations (b)/ if you read this booklet carefully. (c) No error (d)

29. She sang (a) / very well , (b) / isn't it ? (c) No error (d)

30. He is working (a) / in a bank in New Delhi (b)/ for the past several months. (c)/ No error (d)

31. He is going everyday (a) / for a morning walk (b)/ with his friends and neighbours. (c)/ No error (d)

32. Her relatives could not explain to us (a)/ why did not she come for the wedding (b)/ as she was
expected. (c)/ No error (d)

33. If you repeat this mistake, (a) I will inform to your father (b)/ and do not blame me then. (c)/ No
error (d)

34. There are a number of people (a) of every class (b) who doubts the truth of his statement. (c)/ No
error (d)

35. I like this book because the writer has explained (a)/ the reasons (b) / of his failure truly. (c) No error
(d)

36. Neither the teacher (a)/ or the student (b) / is keen on joining the dance. (c) / No error (d)

37. I'll ask that man (a)/ which of the roads (b)/ are the one we want. (c)/ No error (d)

38. Now we have banks (a)/ and the people deposit there money their, (b) and draw it out. (c)/ No error
(d)

39. The parties disagreed (a)/ on the two first clauses (b) / in the agreement. (c) No error (d)
40. He told us (a)/ that (b) / he has not read the book. (c) No error (d)

41. The dog pushed (a)/ the door open (b)/ and stole the meat. (c) / No error (d)

42. This house (a)/ is (b)/ mine. (c) No error (d)

43. He took (a)/ leave of (b)/ four days. (c)/ No error (d)

44. The last thing that the poor mother (a)/ gave her only son (b)/ was his blessings. (c)/ No error (d)

45. Radhika speaks (a)/ French well (b)/ isn't it ? (c) No error (d)

46. I have found that he is (a)/ neither willing (b) / or capable. (c) No error

47. He will not (a)/ listen (b)/ what you say. (c) No error (d)

48. The pile of books (a) are (b)/ missing. (c) No error (d)

49. I was disappointed (a)/ when I came for seeing you last evening (b)/ but could not find you at home.
(c)/ No error (d)

50. It was nearly thirty years ago (a) / since this magazine (b)/ was first published. (c)/ No error (d)

51. Either he (a) / or I (b) are wrong. (c)/ No error (d)

52. Please (a)/ tell to him (b)/ to do his work. (c)/ No error (d)

53. Though he is good (a)/ he is (b)/ mischievous. (c)/ No error (d)

54. Neither of the candidates (a)/ are (b)/ good. (c)/ No error (d)

55. This machine (a)/ is more efficient (c) than that of any other equipments. (c) No error(d)

56. The operation of this machine (a)/ is different (b)/ to that of other. (c)/ No error (d)

57. We should be greatful (a)/ to the armed forces (b)/ for protecting us. (c)/ No error (d)

58. If you will work hard (a)/ you will (b)/ always succeed. (c)/ No error (d)

59. She has been teaching (a)/ the same lesson (b)/ since five days. (c)/ No error (d)

60. I was shocked (a)/ when he told me (b)/ that the woman had died by cancer. (c)/ No error (d)

61. Even though she lost the beauty contest, (a)/ she was still more prettier (b)/ than the other girls. (c)/
No error (d)

62. The novel is interesting, (a)/ informative (b)/ and it is easy to read. (c)/ No error (d)

63. The differential attractions of the sun and the moon have a direct effect (a) on the rising and failing
(b)/ of the tides. (c)/ No error (d)

64. None of the applicant have turned up (a)/ for the interview (b)/ on time. (c)/ No error (d)

65. Her mother did not reply (a)/ when I asked her (b)/ why was she weeping. (c)/ No error (d)
66. He told his friends that (a)/ each of them (b)/ should be able to carry out the orders one self. (c)/ No
error (d)

67. I have seen him (a)/ going to the theatre (b)/ with his friends yesterday evening. (c)/ No error (d)

68. He was charged of murder (a)/ though the evidence did everything (b)/ to convince the judge of his
innocence. (c)/ No error (d)

69. Neither he nor his brother (a)/ is a good student (b) / but both are good players. (c)/ No error (d)

70. He has taken charge (a)/ as principal of our college (b)/ three years ago. (c)/ No error (d)

71. Each of them (a)/ have a different version (b)/ of crime. (c)/ No error (d)

72. I and Gopal (a)/ went to the meeting (b)/ together. (c)/ No error (d)

73. Latin is not only hard to write (a)/ but also (b)/ to read. (c) No error (d)

74. In most of the villages (a)/ the roads are rough (b)/ isn't it? (c) No error (d)

75. As soon the film started (a)/ I developed (b)/ an irritating headache. (c)/ No error (d)

76. Though we drove fast, the train left (a)/ before we could reach (b)/ the station. (c)/ No error (d)

77. The doctor advised me (a)/ that (b)/ I am going on a salt free diet. (c)/ No error (d)

78. It can't be true (a)/ that he has never done something wrong (b)/ in his entire career. (c)/ No error
(d)

79. The Managing Director along with the staff members were present (a)/ for (b)/ the annual general
body meeting. (c)/ No error (d)

80. If you will follow my instructions, (a)/ you will definitely score high marks (b)/ in the entrance
examination. (c)/ No error (d)

81. In many respects, (a)/ India is different (b)/ than western countries. (c)/ No error (d)

82. The members of the family (a)/ soon became (b)/ aware what had taken place. (c)/ No error (d)

83. I have met him (a)/ on Monday last and (b)/ had a long discussion. (c)/ No error (d)

84. He likes (a)/ the sceneries (b)/ of the hills. (c)/ No error

85. The students flatly denied (a)/ that he had copied (b)/ in the examination hall. (c)/ No error (d)

86. By the time you arrive tomorrow (a)/ I have finished (b)/ my work. (c)/ No error (d)

87. The captain with the members of his team (a)/ are returning (b)/ after a fortnight. (c)/ No error (d)

88. The teacher asked his students (a)/ if they had gone through (b) either of three chapters included in
the prescribed text. (c)/ No error (d)

89. Although they are living in the country (a)/ since they were married (b)/ but now they are moving to
the town. (c) No error (d)
90. Let us congratulate him (a)/ for his success (b)/ in the examination. (c)/ No error (d)

91. The Prime Minister as well as his secretary were (a)/ expected to arrive in Chennai (b)/ on Saturday
morning. (c)/ No error (d)

92. Many people prefer to travel (a)/ by the road (b)/ because it is less expensive. (c)/ No error (d)

93. Whenever a person lost anything (a)/ the poor folks around (b)/ are suspected. (c)/ No error (d)

94. As I entered the famous gallery (a)/ my attention was at once drawn (b)/ to a large sculpture in the
corner. (c)/ No error (d)

95. Everyday before (a)/ I start work for my livelihood (b) I do my prayer. (c)/ No error (d)

96. Pooja went to her friend's house at the appointed hour ; but (a)/ she was told (b)/ that her friend left
half an hour earlier. (c) / No error (d)

97. Rekha is (a)/ enough old (b)/ to get married. (c)/ No error (d)

98. As far as I am concern, (a)/ I shall do everything (b)/ possible to help you. (c)/ No error (d)

99. The person in the seat of justice (a)/ should be absolutely partial (b)/ and not treat his nearest and
dearest with favour. (c)/ No error (d)

100. You will come (a)/ to my party tomorrow, (b)/ isn't it ? (c)/ No error (d)

RECONSTRUCTION OF SENTENCES

OR

ORDERING OF WORDS IN A SENTENC

1. The boy..

(P) in the competition

(Q) who was wearing spectacles

(R) won many prizes

(S) held in our college

(a) PQRS (b) RPSQ (c) QRPS (d) QPSR

2. (P) I think the members

(Q) are basically in agreement

(R) of the group

 (S) on the following points

(a) RQPS (b) SQRP (c) PRQS (d) PQSR

3. (P) the man said that those workers

(Q) would be given a raise

(R) who did not go on

(S) strike last month

(a) PQRS (b) PRSQ (c) QPRS (d) RSPQ

4. The people decided

(P) they were going

(Q) how much

(R) to spend

(S) on the construction of the school building

(a) QPRS (b) PQRS (c) PRQS (d) SQPR

5. The man..

(P) when he was

(Q) in the office last evening

(R) could not finish

(S) all his work

(a) PQRS (b) QRSP (c) RQPS (d) RSPQ

6. We are doing

(P) to the people

(Q) to give the relief

(R) all we can

(S) but more funds are needed

(a) PQRS (b) RQPS (b) QPRS (c) SPQR

7. (P) in this world

(Q) a man has

(R) it is possible that the best friend

(S) may turn against him

(a) QPRS (b) PQRS (c) RQPS (d) QRPS

8. (P) a series of shocks is known as earthquake

(Q) which can be recognised through seismic waves

(R) that result from sudden Earth movements or tremors

(S) causing widespread destruction of life and property

(a) PQRS (b) RPSQ (c) RSPQ (d) RQSP

9. (P) by bandits

(Q) were driving through a desert area

(R) a man and his daughter

(S) when they were held up

(a) SPRQ (b) RQSP (c) SRPQ (d) PQRS

11. (P) at the door that he would have the door broken open

(Q) the guard shouted

(R) if the person inside did not heed his call

(S) at top of his voice

(a) SPRQ (b) QSPR (c) PRSQ (d) PQRS

12. (P) I bought from your shop

(Q) a week ago

(R) to send the books

(S) you have not cared

(a) QPSR (b) QPRS (c) SRPQ (d) PQSR

13. Whenever I see the model...

(P) who started it

(Q) is the face of the man

(R) of our factory

(S) what comes to mind

(a) SRQP (b) RSQP (c) QPRS (d) PQRS

14. Language is....

(P) to other person

(Q) communicating

(R) only a means for

(S) one's thoughts and emotions

(a) PQSR (b) RQSP (c) QRSP (d) SPQR

15. His uncle...

(P) after he joined

(Q) did not send

(R) the college

(S) money for his expenses

(a) QRSP (b) RSQP (c) QSPR (d) SRPQ

16. The teacher....

(P) and the pupils continued likewise with their repetition

(Q) read the sentence again

(R) the pupils knew the sentence by heart

(S) until the teacher thought

(a) PQSR (b) PSRQ (c) QPSR (d) QSRP

17. (P) because the driver lost control

(Q) and hit a lamp post

(R) the bus fell into a ditch

(S) at a turning

(a) RQPS (b) RPSQ (c) PQSR (d) SPRQ

18. A scientist has shown that,

(P) when anyone holds

(Q) a burning cigarette

(R) near the leaves

(S) plants react with fear

(a) PQRS (b) QRSP (c) SPRQ (d) PQSR

19. In the Middle Ages,

(P) there was a little progress

(Q) either intellectual or social

(R) with the result that

(S) teaching became the exclusive prerogative of the church

(a) PQRS (b) SRPQ (c) PRSQ (d) QPRS

20. (P) whenever he heard the question, the old man

(Q) answered

(R) who lived in that house

(S) that the earth is flat

(a) PQRS (b) PQSR (c) PRQS (d) SPQR

21. His mother.....

(P) when he was hungry

(Q) last evening

(R) could not feed

(S) the baby

(a) RSPQ (b) PQRS (c) SPQR (d) QPRS

22. Our educationists are....

(P) to teach children

(Q) too often anxious

(R) without any utility

(S) so many languages

(a) PQRS (b) QRSP (c) SRQP (d) QPSR

23. (P) he took shelter

(Q) near the lake

(R) when there was a heavy downpour

(S) under a large mango tree

(a) PSRQ (b) PSRQ (c) RSPQ (d) RPSQ

24. (P) as the President entered the hall

(Q) from his seat

(R) to greet him

 (S) everyone got up

(a) RQPS (b) QPRS (c) PSQR (d) SQRP

25. (P) they marched

(Q) for a while under a tree

(R) after they had rested

(S) on to their journey

(a) SRQP (b) PSRQ (c) QRPS (d) RQPS

26. (P) he simply starves

(Q) even when there are good crops

(R) but if the crops fail

(S) he lives from hand to mouth

(a) SQRP (b) PQRS (c) SRQP (d) SPQR

27. (P) he would like to see some changes

(Q) but as a junior lecturer

(R) he does not cut much ice

(S) in the curriculum

(a) PQRS (b) QPSR (c) QRPS (d) PSQR

28. (P) choice carefully

(Q) when you want

(R) make your

(S) a graphic representation for your data

(a) QRSP (b) SRQP (c) PRQS (d) QSRP

29. (P) to death penalty is that

(Q) in preventing the crime

(R) the important objection

(S) it has not succeeded

(a) PRSQ (b) PSRQ (c) RPSQ (d) QSPR

30. (P) the conspiracy

(Q) got wind of

 (R) the Government

( S) against the king's life

(a) PQRS (b) RQPS (c) PSQR (d) SPQR

31. (P) there is only one way

(Q) the world can be

(R) in which

(S) made safe from the war

(a) RQSP (b) PRQS (c) PQSR (d) SPRQ

32. (P) is to convince your reader

(Q) the aim of an argumentative essay

(R) you have taken on a subject is right

(S) that the position

(a) SQPR (b) RQSP (c) PQSR (d) QPSR

33. (P) a pressure cooker

(Q) fits tightly on the top

(R) consists of a very strong vessel

(S) made of an aluminium alloy with a lid that

(a) PRSQ (b) RSPQ (c) QSPR (d) PQSR

34. (P) even then

(Q) are well informed

(R) people engaged in a conversation

(S) their conversation may be dull

(a) QSPR (b) RQPS (c) SRQP (d) SQRP

35. You had better...

(P) of getting a good response

(Q) so that

(R) we will be sure

(S) work hard

(A) SQRP (B) PQRS (C) RSPQ (D) SPRQ

36. (P) to my client

(Q) that I speak

(R) immediately

(S) it is important

(a) SRPQ (b) SQPR (c) PQRS (d) PSQR

37. (P) to resolve it

(Q) than

(R) it is easier

(S) to talk about a problem

(a) RPQS (b) QPRS (c) PQSR (d) RSQP

38. After having got up from bed ....

(P) the Magistrate

(Q) to bring coffee

(R) order the attendant

(S) immediately

(a) PQRS (b) SPQR (c) SPRQ (d) PRQS

39. At the end of the morning exercise,

(P) the soldiers

(Q) to get ready to leave

(R) were asked

(S) for an unknown destination

(a) PQRS (b) QPSR (c) PQSR (d) PRQS

40. We are proud that...

(P) as our chief guest

(Q) our Mayor

(R) is a former student of this college

(S) who is presiding over today's function

(a) PQRS (b) QPSR (c) PQSR (d) QSPR

41. (P) for having stood first

(Q) last year

(R) at the BA examination

(S) he was awarded gold medal

(a) PQRS (b) SPRQ (c) PRQS (d) SRQP

42. My little sister....

(P) in school

(Q) instead of reading books

(R) who was quite intelligent

(S) played with dolls

(a) PRSQ (b) RSPQ (c) QPSR (d) PRQS

43. (P) in his innocence

(Q) I believed

(R) of the charge

(S) and acquittal

(a) SQRP (b) QPSR (c) PRSQ (d) RPQS

44. (P) the child burned down

(Q) the house

(R) by playing

(S) with matches

(a) RSPQ (b) QSPR (c) RPSQ (d) QPSR

45. (P) he nodded

(Q) he understood

(R) as though

(S) everything

(a) PRQS (b) PSQR (c) QRSP (d) SPRQ

46. (P) he had

(Q) no to him

(R) such a winning smile

(S) that I could not say

(a) QPRS (b) RPQS (c) SPQR (d) PRSQ

47. (P) would you like to come

(Q) on Saturday

(R) at the International House

(S) to a concert

(a) PQRS (b) PSQR (c) RSPQ (d) PQSR

48. You will...

(P) know how to do it

(Q) have to

(R) because she does not

(S) help her

(a) QSPR (b) SRPQ (c) QPRS (d) QSRP

49. Every experience in life makes...

(P) on some of the cells

(Q) or other nerve centres

(R) of the brain

(S) an impression

(a) SPRQ (b) QRSP (c) RSPQ (d) PSQR

50. (P) himself

(Q) a child

(R) can usually feed

(S) by the age of six months

(a) QPRS (b) SRQP (c) PQRS (d) QRPS

10. (P) she

(Q) and neither have I

(R) the assignment yet

(S) hasn't finished

(a) QRSP (b) QPSR (c) PQSR (d) PSRQ

SENTENCE COMPLETION

1. Man has won his dominant position on this planet by his _____ of technology.

(a) command

(b) emphasis

(c) belief

(d) stress

2. The day was extremely hot and, in no time, my back was drenched with _________.

(a) prickly heat

(b) perspiration

(c) sores

(d) fatigue

3. The government is encouraging village upliftment_____ in the country.

(a) programmes

(b) designs

(c) talks

(d) propaganda

4. Satish was endowed ______ a natural talent for music.

(a) in

(b) by

(c) for

(d) with

5. Mr Ghosh is very happy _______ his son's excellent result.

(a) for seeing

(b) to see

(c) by seeing

(d) see

6. Sunlight filtering ______ the stained glass window created a mosiac of colours on the floor.
(a) in

(b) through

(c) at

(d) into

7. Are you feeling doubtful _______ your decision?

(a) about

(b) upon

(c) at

(d) for

8. I want to study Geology now for I ________ Zoology for the last three years.

(a) am studying

(b) have been studying

(c) had studied

(d) had been studying

9. Increase in storage facilities has made it possible to store goods at places _______ to people all over
the country.

(a) safe

(b) easy

(c) proper

(d) convenient

10. To say that we were surprised at the cleverness of the child is an understatement; we were
really_______.

(a) annoyed

(b) astounded

(c) flattered

(d) confused

11. In spite of the old woman's repeated entreaties, he remained _______.

(a) ashamed

(b) docile
(c) indifferent

(d) lethargic

12. There was_______ competition for electoral seats.

(a) diligent

(b) rapid

(c) cut-throat

(d) sparse

13. The cricket team _______ mainly of State players.

(a) composed

(b) consist

(c) made with

(d) comprises

14. His love for money is the only ______ that drives him to work so hard.

(a) programme (b) plan (c) reason (d) greed

15. According to _______ sources, the Chief Minister did not consult his Cabinet Members on this issue.

(a) intelligent

(b) simple

(c) reliable

(d) fundamental

16. You haven't had your lunch yet, _______ you ?

(a) are

(b) aren't

(c) have

(d) haven't

17. The French _______ reputed to have a very good sense of humour.

(a) is

(b) was

(c) are

(d) will be
18. Please and Thank you are the little courtesies by which we keep the ______ of life oiled and running
smoothly.

(a) path

(b) machine

(c) garden

(d) river

19. He ______ in wearing the old - fashioned coat in spite of his wife's disapproval.

(a) insists

(b) persists

(c) desists

(d) resists

20. It is not what you say that _________, but what you do.

(a) matches

(b) implies

(c) matters

(d) moves

21. Physically we are now neighbours, but psychologically we are _______ to each other.

(a) primitives

(b) complementary

(c) strangers

(d) cowards

22. The old ' Nature versus _________' debate regarding crime continues even today.

(a) man

(b) universe

(c) culture

(d) nurture

23. When the police arrived, the thief ______ away.

(a) strolled

(b) moved
(c) galloped

(d) ran

24. His _______ as an officer was not satisfactory.

(a) acting

(b) doing

(c) deed

(d) record

25. The two children stood at the ______ of the table.

(a) conclusion

(b) terminal

(c) end

(d) termination

26. The old man was ______ weak to open the door.

(a) very

(b) far

(c) much

(d) too

27. He gave me a leg ______ when I was completely new to the business.

(a) up

(b) down

(c) off

(d) for

28. You should have nothing to do with those criminals, they all have violent attitude and long records.
They are men ______ the same kidney.

(a) with

(b) in

(c) of

(d) on

29. He didn't have the guts to stand ______ his friend when he was in trouble.
(a) with

(b) for

(c) by

(d) beside

30. We must eliminate the ______ rich and poor.

(a) disparity between

(b) disparity for

(c) disparity in

(d) disparity from

31. As an innovator, he ______ the beaten track and explored religions.

(a) deviated from

(b) deviated to

(c) deviated in

(d) deviated for

32. Your present statement does not ______ what you said last week.

(a) accord to

(b) accord in

(c) accord with

(d) accord for

33. I had a vague _________ that the lady originally belonged to Scotland.

(a) notion

(b) expression

(c) imagination

(d) theory

34. The prisoner showed no _______ for his crimes.

(a) hatred

(b) obstinacy

(c) remorse

(d) anger
35. It is inconceivable that in many schools children are subjected to physical ______ in the name of
discipline.

(a) violation

(b) exercise

(c) violence

(d) security

36. We have not yet fully realised the ______ consequences of the war.

(a) happy

(b) pleasing

(c) grim

(d) exciting

37. Happiness consists in being ______ what we have.

(a) contented to

(b) contented with

(c) contented for

(d) contented in

38. No child is ______ understanding. One has to wait and provide proper guidance.

(a) dull to

(b) dull in

(c) dull of

(d) dull for

39. I am fully _____ the problems facing the industry.

(a) alive with

(b) alive to

(c) alive for

(d) alive on

40. The Romans were ______ science.

(a) bad in

(b) bad to
(c) bad for

(d) bad at

41. Although, I was _______ of his plans, I encouraged him, because there was no one else who was
willing to help.

(a) sceptical

(b) remorseful

(c) fearful

(d) excited

42. Her uncle died in car accident. He was quite rich. She suddenly______ her uncle's money.

(a) succeeded

(b) caught

(c) gave

(d) inherited

43. There was a major accident. The plane crashed. The pilot ______ did not see the tower.

(a) likely

(b) probably

(c) scarcely

(d) hurriedly

44. The car we were traveling in _______ a mile from home.

(a) broke off

(b) broke down

(c) broke into

(d) broke up

45. What are you _______ in the kitchen ?

(a) looking in

(b) looking on

(c) looking to

(d) looking for

46. It is necessary to ________ that adequate standards are maintained.

(a) insure

(b) influence

(c) ensure

(d); control

47. Many of the city's narrow streets have been __________

(a) distinguished

(b) widened

(c) doubled

(d) rehabilitated

48. He hoped to bring the _______ to a satisfactory conclusion.

(a) quarrel

(b) negotiations

(c) conflicts

(d) concession

49. An accomplice partner in _______.

(a) business

(b) crime

(c) construction

(d) gambling

50. A person, who pretends to be what he is not is called an ______.

(a) imbiber

(b) impresario

(c) imitator

(d) imposter

51. His ______ nature would not let him leave his office before 5 pm.

(a) honest

(b) selfish

(c) unscrupulous

(d) conscientious
52. Though he has several interim plans, his _____ aim is to become a billionaire.

(a) absolute

(b) determined

(c) only

(d) ultimate

53. The earthquake warnings and the fragility of our houses made us certain that a disaster was....

(a) catastrophic

(b) imminent

(c) available

(d) distant

54. Mother Teresa was _____ about her achievements and unwilling to discuss them before anyone.

(a) ignorant

(b) unsure

(c) proud

(d) modest

55. The law cannot and should not pardon such _____ act of violence.

(a) a flagrant

(b) a cautious

(c) concurs

(d) approves

56. By nature, Rahul was ______, given to striking up casual conversations with strangers.

(a) casual

(b) gregarious

(c) reticent

(d) diffident

57. It is difficult to drink from a cup which is full to the _____

(a) circumference

(b) brim

(c) top
(d) edge

58. Duryodhana was the main ______ of the pandavas.

(a) adversity

(b) enmity

(c) effrontery

(d) adversary

59. Fate smiles _____ those who untiringly grapple with stark realities of life.

(a) with

(b) over

(c) on

(d) round

60. The miser gazed _____ at the pile of gold coins in front of him.

(a) avidly

(b) admiringly

(c) thoughtfully

(d) earnestly

61. If you smuggle goods into the country, they may be _____ by the customs authority.

(a) possessed

(b) punished

(c) fined

(d) confiscated

62. Piyush behaves strangely at times and therefore, nobody gets ______ with him.

(a) about

(b) through

(c) along

(d) up

63. The dog jumped______ the table.

(a) up

(b) into
(c) in

(d) upon

64. He said he would write to us. But he has not written ______.

(a) now

(b) yet

(c) till

(d) then

65. He slipped _______ his old ways and started drinking again.

(a) in

(b) into

(c) off

(d) on