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Mock Test Solutions in English

Questions

1. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

INIMICAL
A. comparable B. deliberate
C. influential D. hostile
2. Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.

PRECLUDE
A. assist B. deter
C. froward D. fervent
3. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

REPRIMAND
A. reproach B. reward
C. eradicate D. applaud
4. Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.

GROVEL
A. ignore B. fawn
C. beseech D. truckle
5. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

MORDANT
A. kind B. complimentary
C. bitter D. peaceable
6. Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.

SLUGGISH
A. Weak B. Sedentary
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C. Dull D. Active
7. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

MENDACITY
A. beauty B. fortitude
C. deceit D. depravity
8. Select the correct antonym of the given word.

ALLURE
A. revive B. repulse
C. rewind D. attract
9. Direction: In this section, a word is spelled in four different ways. You are to identify the one which is
correct. Choose the alternative bearing the correct spelling from (a), (b), (c) and (d).
A. Calerity B. Celerety
C. Celerity D. Celarity
10. Directions: In this section, a word is spelled in four different ways. You are to identify the one which is
correct. Choose the alternative bearing the correct spelling from (A), (B), (C) and (D).
A. Decicive B. Decisive
C. Decisave D. Deciseve
11. Direction: In this section, a word is spelled in four different ways. You are to identify the one which is
correct. Choose the alternative bearing the correct spelling from (A), (B), (C) and (D).
A. Inundation B. Inandation
C. Inunidation D. Inundatioun
12. Directions: In this section, a word is spelled in four different ways. You are to identify the one which is
correct. Choose the alternative bearing the correct spelling from (A), (B), (C) and (D).
A. Definatily B. Definately
C. Definitely D. Difinately
13. Direction: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best
expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. A hot potato.
A. A dish to relish when it is hot B. A very important person in a gathering
C. An issue which is disputed, and catching the
D. A way of thinking what someone is thinking
attention of people
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14. Direction: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best
expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. My two cents.
A. My money B. My opinion
C. My decision D. My explanation
15. Direction: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best
expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Raising eyebrows.
A. To show surprise B. Criticize
C. Support D. Instruct
16. Direction: Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each. Choose
the response (a), (b), (c) or (d) which is the most appropriate expression.

The jewel in the crown

A. someone who has many skills B. something that one wants
C. the most valuable thing in a group of things D. the jewel in the crown of the king
17. Direction: For the expression which has been underlined in each of the following sentences, choose the
response (A), (B), (C) or (D) which most nearly expresses its meaning. In spite of his hard work, he was
made a scapegoat for the failure of the project.
A. freed from any responsibility for B. suspected of causing
C. blamed without reason for D. was severely punished for
18. Direction: For the expression which has been underlined in each of the following sentences, choose the
response A, B, C and D which most nearly expresses its meaning

Moralists are usually persons who abstain from alcoholic drinks.

A. teetotallers B. ascetics
C. pedants D. celibates
19. Direction: Select the option that is substitute in one word to the given word and mark your response on
your answer sheet accordingly. A person who has no money to pay off his debts
A. Destitute B. Poor
C. Pauper D. Insolvent
20. Select one word for the following group of words.

One who leaves his own country to settle in another.

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A. Foreigner B. Native
C. Tourist D. Emigrant
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Solutions

1. D
Sol. Let’s first see the meanings of the given words:

Inimical = unfriendly.
e.g. Excessive managerial control is inimical to creative expression.

Comparable = that can be compared.

Deliberate = planned or intentional.

Influential = powerful.

Hostile = unfriendly.
e.g. The president had a hostile reception in Ohio this morning.

Hence, option D is the correct answer.

2. A
Sol. Let’s understand the meaning of the given words:

Preclude: to prevent something or make it impossible, or prevent someone from doing something

E.g.: His contract precludes him from discussing his work with anyone outside the company.

Assist: give assistance; be of service

E.g.: he gave me an assist with the housework

Deter: try to prevent; show opposition to

Froward: habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition

Fervent: characterized by intense emotion

Hence, option A is the correct answer.

3. A
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Sol. Let’s first see the meanings of the given words:

Reprimand = a formal expression of disapprovale

e.g. She was reprimanded by her teacher for biting another girl.

Reproach = express to (someone) one's disapproval of or disappointment in their actions

e.g. His mother reproached him for not eating all his dinner.

Eradicate = destroy completely; put an end to

Applaud = show approval or praise by clapping

Reward = a thing given in recognition of service, effort, or achievement

Hence, option A is the correct answer.

4. A
Sol. Let’s understand the meaning of the given words:

Grovel: show submission or fear; to behave with too much respect towards someone to show that you are
very eager to please them.

E.g.: The peasants grovelled before the king.

Ignore: refuse to acknowledge

E.g.: She ignored his advances.

Fawn: try to gain favour by cringing or flattering

Beseech: ask for or request earnestly

Truckle: yield to out of weakness

Hence, option A is the correct answer.

5. C
Sol. Mordant = having or showing a sharp or critical quality; biting; sarcastic; scathing. ( यं यिमिश्रत)
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Complimentary = expressing a compliment; praising or approving. (सराहनीय)

Peaceable = a person who is peace-loving. (शांितिप्रय)

Bitter = marked by strong resentment or cynicism. ( ेषपूण)

Hence, option C is the correct answer.

6. D
Sol. Let’s first learn the meaning of the words:

Sluggish = lacking energy or alertness; slow-moving or inactive.

e.g. Alex woke late feeling tired and sluggish.

Sedentary = (of a person) tending to spend much time seated; somewhat inactive.

Other words are self-explanatory.

Hence, option D is the correct answer.

7. C
Sol. Let's understand the meaning of the given words:
Mendacity(झठू ) means untruthfulness of a person
Fortitude(सहन-शि त) means strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage
Deceit(धोखा) means the quality of being fraudulent
Depravity(अनैितकता) means a corrupt or depraved or degenerate act or practice
Hence, option C is the correct answer.
8. B
Sol. Let’s understand the meaning of the given words:

Allure: The power to entice or attract through personal charm

E.g.: She wore no makeup but some alluring perfume made her smell like heaven

Revive: Give new life or energy to

Repulse: Be repellent to; cause aversion in

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E.g.: Because of his rude behavior that would repulse many people, he was without close friends.

Rewind: To wind back to the beginning or earlier

Attract: Direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

Hence, option B is the correct answer.

9. C
Sol. ‘Celerity’ meaning ‘swiftness of movement’ is the correct spelling. Hence, option Cis the correct answer.
10. B
Sol. ‘Decisive’ meaning ‘settling an issue; producing a definite result’ is the correct spelling. Hence, option B
is the correct answer.
11. A
Sol. Option (A) is the correct option.
Inundation- an overwhelming abundance of people or things.

12. C
Sol. ‘Definitely’ meaning ‘without doubt (used for emphasis)’ is the correct spelling. Hence, option C is the
correct answer.
13. C
Sol. The idiom “a hot potato” means a controversial issue or situation which is awkward to deal with. Option C
conveys the same meaning as a ‘disputed issue’ means a controversial issue.
14. B
Sol. The idiom “my two cents” means to give or share your opinion.
Thus, option B is the correct answer.
15. A
Sol. The phrase “raising eyebrows” means to cause other people to react with surprise or mild disapproval.
Thus, option A is the correct answer.
16. C
Sol. The phrase “the jewel in the crown” means “the most valuable or successful part of something.” It matches
option C. Hence, it is the correct answer.
17. C
Sol. To make someone a scapegoat means to blame someone for a fault although it may not be their fault.
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Hence, the correct option would be ‘C’, i.e. blame without reason.
18. A
Sol. People who abstain from alcoholic drinks are called teetotallers. Therefore A is the right
answer.
19. D
Sol. A person who has no money to pay off his debts is called insolvent.
20. D
Sol. Let’s understand the meaning of the given words:

Foreigner: one who comes from other country

Native: one who belongs to a particular country by birth

Tourist: one who visits another country for pleasure

Emigrant: one who leaves his own country to settle in another

Hence, option D is the correct answer.