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CHSL PRE 2023


02/08/2023 Shift-I
Prashant Sir

Q.1 Select the most appropriate option to Q.6 Sentences of a paragraph are given below in
substitute the underlined segment in the jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the
following sentence. correct order to form a meaningful and
With the harsh words of the boss, Srujan felt sad, coherent paragraph.
but his colleague’s words created insult to injury. A. So then why are not Silicon Valley
(a) attached insult to injury entrepreneurs clamouring to decode the
(b) provoked insult to injury ancient wisdom?

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(c) added injury to insult B. The failure rate in finding a new drug is as
(d) added insult to injury high as 95%.

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Q.2 Select the option that correctly expresses the C. Because these once-thriving cultures are now
following sentence in passive voice. reduced to an endangered tribe.

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The child will recite the poem.

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(a) By child poem will be recited.
D. According to industry data, it takes $2.6
billion and, on average, fourteen years to

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(b) The poem will be recited by the child. develop a new drug.

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(c) The poem is recited by the child. (a) BADC (b) DCBA

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(d) The poem will recite by the child (c) DBAC (d) ACDB

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Q.3 Parts of the following sentence have been Q.7 Select the most appropriate synonym of the

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given as options. Select the option that given word.

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contains an error.
Resentment
You need to acknowledge the itinary and
accommodation details of your journey as per the (a) Calmness (b) Happiness
given calendar. (c) Anger (d) Relaxation
(a) calendar (b) accommodation Q.8 Select the option with the correct spelling that

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(c) acknowledge (d) itinary can replace the underlined word in the given
Q.4 Choose the correct meaning of the underlined sentence.
word in the given sentence.

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Kasturi acts as a liason between patients and
When I was in Class 5, I won the first prize in staff.
extempore at my school.

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(a) liaision (b) laision
(a) A short piece of writing on a subject (c) liaison (d) liaisan
(b) A sports event

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Q.9 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
(c) A speech delivered without prior preparation given word.
or rehearsal

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Meagre
(d) A dramatic performance on stage
(a) Regional (b) Racial
Q.5 Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled

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order. Arrange the parts in the correct order (c) Stupid (d) Generous
to form a meaningful sentence. Q.10 Select the most appropriate synonym for the
A. fell before me underlined word in the following sentence.
B. a carcass of an animal The politician’s pompous rhetoric during the
C. when suddenly campaign failed to garner much support from the
D. my heart skipped a beat public.
(a) BACD (b) CDBA (a) Conciliatory (b) Benign
(c) ABCD (d) DCBA (c) Supercilious (d) Diplomatic

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Q.11 Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled (a) in our (b) Black Ice Club
order. Select the option that arranges the parts (c) Babbal is (d) a oldest member
in the correct order to form a meaningful
Q.18 Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled
sentence.
order, except the first part. Arrange the parts
A. In accordance with hierarchical status in the correct order to form a meaningful
B. Of the services rendered sentence.
C. Rewards are given Such poststructuralist pronouncements…
D. And are not related to the economic value A. not only in the Anglo-American academia
(a) A, B, D, C (b) A, D, B, C B. on the literature of the Third World,
(c) C, A, D, B (d) C, B, A, D C. however, are a common feature of the literary
theory practiced
Q.12 Select the option that expresses the given
sentence in positive degree of comparison. D. but also in the Third-World countries
She is the dullest child in the class. (a) ABCD (b) ADCB
(a) She is very duller in the class. (c) BCAD (d) CABD
(b) Dullest child in the class is she. Q.19 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
given word.
(c) No other child in the class is as dull as she.

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Fundamental
(d) In the class of all she is dull.
(a) Impact (b) Neutral

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Q.13 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
underlined word. (c) Least (d) Link

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Wealthier countries are obligated to fulfil a Q.20 Select the most appropriate homophone to fill
in the blank.

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commitment made in the Paris Agreement to

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provide $100 billion a year in international Even animals find it difficult to ______ the loss

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climate finance. of their loved ones.

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(a) feeble (b) drape (a) bear (b) wear

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(c) breach (d) hale (c) where (d) bare

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decision.

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underlined segment in the following sentence.
Brave people never hide at the moment of

(a) When the crunch comes


(b) Beat the clock
(c) A hell of time
In the following passage, some words have been
deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the
most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Unemployment arises from a variety of _________(1).
One which is always recurring and the effects of which
we have had a recent example, is the disorganisation
of industry resulting from a long war; this is a serious

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(d) Turn back the hands of time
Q.15 Select the option that expresses the given
sentence in active voice.
French is taught to us by Miss Glenn.
_________ (2) admitting of no easy_________ (3) at the
best of times. Again there is the unemployment which
followed a marked diminution in the _________ (4) of
any raw product, such as cotton; fewer hands are
required in the mills and the factories. We may call

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(a) Miss Glenn taught us French. this cause of bad harvests. Similar, but more serious
(b) Miss Glenn teach us French. is the effect of changes in industry due to the invention
of machinery which does more work and require

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(c) Miss Glenn teaches us French. _________ (5) hands. Yet another cause is strike or
(d) Miss Glenn is teaching us French lockout and this is more to be deplored because such

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Q.16 Select the option that will improve the a stoppage is due to a very trivial matter, perhaps the
underlined part of the given sentence. men are working half an hour longer than what their
Union permits.

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Adyasha would have been looked gorgeous in
ethnic apparel. Q.21 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number 1.
(a) was looked (b) would have looked
(a) causes (b) thoughts
(c) had looking (d) would be looked
(c) things (d) types
Q.17 The following sentence has been split into four
segments. Identify the segment that contains Q.22 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
a grammatical error. blank number 2.
Babbal is / a oldest member / in our / Black Ice (a) difference (b) discussion
Club. (c) nature (d) problem

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Q.23 Select the most appropriate option to fill in (a) material (b) quality
blank number 3. (c) quantity (d) cloth
(a) key (b) clue Q.25 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(c) answer (d) solution blank number 5.
Q.24 Select the most appropriate option to fill in (a) fewer (b) more
blank number 4. (c) many (d) a lot of
Answer Key
1. (a) 2. (b) 3. (b) 4. (a) 5. (b) 6. (b) 7. (d) 8. (b)
9. (c) 10. (a) 11. (b) 12. (b) 13. (a) 14. (a) 15. (a) 16. (b)
17. (d) 18. (d) 19. (b) 20. (a) 21. (c) 22. (d) 23. (b) 24. (d)
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02/08/2023 Shift-II
Prashant Sir

Q.1 Select the correctly spelt word. Q.7 Select the option that expresses the given
(a) Business (b) Buisnesc sentence in active voice.
(c) Buisness (d) Busines The matches are being shown live on Sports TV.
(a) Sports TV is showing the matches live.
Q.2 Select the most appropriate synonym of the
word ‘Keen’ from the given sentence. (b) Sports TV may be showing the matches live.
I am eager and happy to visit the beautiful city (c) Sports TV will be showing the matches live.
of Darjeeling next month with my family. (d) Sports TV can be showing the matches live

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(a) beautiful (b) visit Q.8 Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled
order. Arrange the parts in the correct order
(c) eager (d) happy
to form a meaningful sentence.

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Q.3 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM for
‘scarcity’ in the given sentence.
In spite of having ice glaciers across the globe,

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A. we need to understand where we are and,
B. that will require significant investment

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C. where we are headed, and
people don’t have excess of fresh drinking water.
D. in our data and information infrastructure

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(a) Excess (b) Water

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E. to stay ahead of these crises
(c) Glaciers (d) Fresh

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(a) EACBD (b) CEDAB
Q.4 Select the option that expresses the given
(c) BACDE (d) BAEDC

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sentence in passive voice.

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Q.9 Select the most appropriate homophones to
A sudden noise frightened the horse.

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fill in the blanks.
(a) The horse has been frightened by a sudden Kindly accept my ________ on your new haircut.
noise. It ________ your personality.
(b) The horse was frightened by a sudden noise. (a) compliment; complaints
(c) The horse had frightened by a sudden noise. (b) compliment; complements

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(d) The horse got frightened by a sudden noise (c) compliment; compliments
Q.5 Select the most appropriate option that can (d) complement; complements
substitute the underlined segment in the given

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Q.10 Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled
sentence. order. Select the option that arranges the
In today’s world, technology must be used for parts in the correct order to form a meaningful

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feed the changing forces in society. sentence.
(a) must had been used to feed A. embarrassment and difficulty for them and

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himself
(b) must have been used to feed
B. the great gods Odin and Thor, helping them with
(c) must used to feed

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C. his clever plans but sometimes causing
(d) must be used to feed
D. Loki was represented as the companion of
Q.6 Select the option with the correct spellings to

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(a) D, B, C, A (b) C, D, A, B
replace the underlined words in the given
sentence. (c) B, D, C, A (d) A, B, D, C
Q.11 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
The enchanteng scenary of the beautiful lake was
word in brackets to fill in the blank.
mesmerising.
Since she had never travelled abroad, she was
(a) enchanting; scenery both _______________ (CALM) and nervous for her
(b) encanting; scenery upcoming trip.
(c) enchenting; seenary (a) Hyped (b) Apathetic
(d) enchantine; senery (c) Excited (d) Hopeful

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Q.12 Select the most appropriate synonym for the (c) It looks like our worst fears are coming true.
underlined word in the given sentence. (d) The fears with bad thoughts come back
The guest was heckled by the spectators. Q.20 Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled
(a) Calmed (b) Aided order. Select the option that arranges the
(c) Taunted (d) Helped parts in the correct order to form a meaningful
Q.13 Select the option that can be used as a one- sentence.
word substitute for the given group of words. A. Written in unadorned Sanskrit prose
The vehicle which carries dead bodies B. One of the world’s earliest books
(a) Coffin (b) Hearse C. Devoted to statecraft,
(c) Ambulance (d) Corpse D. The Arthashastra is
Q.14 Select the most appropriate option that can (a) D, B, C, A (b) C, D, A, B
substitute the underlined words in the given (c) B, C, A, D (d) D, A, B, C
sentence. Comprehension:
The principal posted all the staff rules in black In the following passage, some words have been
and white. deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the
(a) on chart (b) on board most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
(c) in writing (d) in coloured print A couple of minutes later, a woman comes running

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Q.15 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the towards the desk. As soon as she sees the little girl,
given word. she shouts and (1)______ up to her. She lifts the girl

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Support into her arms and holds her very tight. Then she
separates herself from her daughter and looks at her
(a) Oppose (b) Stay

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(2)_______ while she says, “I am here, Andrea.
(c) Bear (d) Stand Everything is okay. I love you, honey.” Then she turns

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Q.16 Select the most appropriate meaning of the and (3)______ the man. “Thank you so much, sir,” she
underlined idiom. says. “We got separated in the crowd earlier. My

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The new electric car costs an arm and a leg.
(a) Needs physical strength to drive
(b) Is very expensive

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daughter is deaf, so I could not make an (4)__________
over the speakers for her. I was looking for her
everywhere. I was so worried!”. Now the man

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understands why the little girl did not look at him until

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(c) Is very cheap
he (5)__________ her shoulder
(d) Has no gears

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Q.21 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
Q.17 Select the most appropriate option that can blank number 1.
substitute the underlined segment in the given
(a) chase (b) runs
sentence.
(c) stares (d) blinks
She can draw very well and just as creative.
Q.22 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(a) as creativer (b) as creatively
blank number 2.

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(c) creative than (d) creative
(a) ears (b) nails
Q.18 Select the most appropriate idiom for the (c) face (d) skin
following statement.

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Q.23 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
It's better to get less than what you want than blank number 3.
get nothing.

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(a) opts (b) discreet
(a) Half a loaf is better than none.
(c) greets (d) rejects
(b) Waste not, want not.
Q.24 Select the most appropriate option to fill in

a
(c) Where there is smoke, there is fire. blank number 4.
(d) A storm in a teacup (a) claim (b) announcement

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Q.19 Select the option that expresses the following (c) notification (d) assertion
sentence in superlative degree of comparison. Q.25 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
It looks like our bad fears are coming true.

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blank number 5.
(a) No change required (a) felt (b) touched
(b) The worse fears are coming back it seems so. (c) contacted (d) cracked

Answer Key
1. (a) 2. (c) 3. (a) 4. (b) 5. (d) 6. (a) 7. (a) 8. (a)
9. (b) 10. (a) 11. (c) 12. (c) 13. (b) 14. (c) 15. (a) 16. (b)
17. (b) 18. (a) 19. (c) 20. (a) 21. (b) 22. (c) 23. (c) 24. (b)
25. (b)

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02/08/2023 Shift-III
Prashant Sir

Q.1 Select the option that expresses the following Q.6 Sentences of a paragraph are given below in
sentence in passive voice. Daddy baked the jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the
cookies on the weekend. correct order to form a meaningful and
(a) Daddy, on the weekend, baked cookies. coherent paragraph.
(b) The cookies were baked on the weekend by A. Benefits of reading have been underlined
Daddy. since ages together.
(c) On the weekend Daddy baked cookies. B. Once they understand the sensibleness

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behind reading, they would pass it on to
(d) No change required
others as well.
Q.2 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the

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C. It brings knowledge and wisdom both to the
underlined word in the given sentence.
readers.

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The injury was so severe that he could not play
D. By virtue of a practice at home, this can be
again.

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suggested to the young ones.
(a) implacable (b) tolerant

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(a) ABCD (b) CDBA

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(c) furious (d) pungent
(c) CDAB (d) ACDB
Q.3 The following sentence has been divided into

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Q.7 Select the most appropriate option that can
four segments. Identify the segment that

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substitute the underlined segment in the given

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contains a grammatical error.
sentence.

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He finally / recalled that / the thieves have leave
The flames caught so quick that I had no time
/ from the front door.
to think.
(a) the thieves have leave
(a) quickly (b) quickest
(b) recalled that
(c) as quick as (d) quicker
(c) He finally

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Q.8 Select the option that will improve the
(d) from the front door. underlined part of the given sentence.
Q.4 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the We will go to Spain this summer, will we?

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underlined word. (a) should we? (b) won’t we?
Science has been trying innumerable methods to

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(c) can’t we? (d) don’t we?
prove the existence of the universe, but the
Q.9 Select the most appropriate idiom for the
biggest pleasure of science is its inability to
following sentence.

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produce a single theory that explains the whole
universe. The government arrested the opposition leader,
making the situation worse.

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(a) Inadequacy (b) Joy
(a) To cast pearls before swine
(c) Fear (d) Blandness
(b) To be on the last leg

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Q.5 Select the option that can be used as a one-
word substitute for the underlined group of (c) To add fuel to the fire
words. (d) To bite the dust
Due to the official visit to a company, Rajiv has Q.10 Select the most appropriate synonym for the
a mental or emotional strain caused by given word.
demanding circumstances. Compel
(a) reluctance (b) stress (a) Allow (b) Stop
(c) penalty (d) depression (c) Give (d) Obligate

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Q.11 Select the most appropriate option that Q.17 Select the most appropriate option that can
expresses the given sentence in passive voice. substitute the underlined segment in the given
The chef prepares the food in the kitchen. sentence. If there is no need to substitute it,
select ‘No substitution required’.
(a) The food will be prepared by the chef in the
kitchen. I have been in Chennai since a week, but I am
planning to return now.
(b) The food prepares by the chef in the kitchen.
(a) for
(c) The food is preparing by the chef in the
(b) from
kitchen.
(c) in
(d) The food is prepared by the chef in the
kitchen (d) No substitution required
Q.12 Select the most appropriate option that can Q.18 Select the most appropriate synonym for the
substitute the underlined segment in the given underlined word in the given sentence.
sentence. A colossal amount of money has been wasted on
the construction of a new administrative building.
Bharath is a skilful achiever, so he hits the nail
on the leg. (a) huge (b) miniature
(c) small (d) micro

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(a) hits the nail on the head
(b) hits the nail on the shoulder Q.19 Select the correct spelling from the given
options to replace the underlined word in the

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(c) put the nail in the hole following sentence.

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(d) hits the screw on the top The new policy will supplant the old one and
Q.13 Select the most appropriate synonym of the introduce stricter measures for workplace safety.

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underlined word in the following sentence.
Although the new fashion trend was quite

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popular, some critics were quick to deride it as a
(a) overide
(c) suceed
(b) supersede
(d) superseed
Q.20 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the

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passing fad.
given word.

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(a) Ridicule (b) Hail

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Penury
(c) Detest (d) Applaud

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(a) Emergency (b) Opulence
Q.14 Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled (c) Regression (d) Euphemism
order. Arrange the parts in the correct order
Comprehension:
to form a meaningful sentence.
In the following passage, some words have been
P. the golden era when their language, culture
deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the
and arts flourished

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most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Q. in the minds of the Tamils Friendship is one of the most significant aspects
R. under the patronage of successive Pandian (1)______ human life. It is a relationship based on

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kings mutual trust, respect and support. True friendship is
S. The name 'Madurai' evokes not just about spending time (2)______, but also about

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sharing each other's joys, sorrows and dreams. Good
(a) SPQR (b) SQPR
friends are those who stand by us in both good times
(c) SRPQ (d) SQRP and bad times, providing emotional and moral support.

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Q.15 Select the option that can be used as a one- Having good friends can have a positive impact on one's
word substitute for the given group of words. mental health and well being. Friends can be a source

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A book where names and addresses of people of happiness, laughter and comfort. They can also
living in an area is kept provide different perspectives and ideas that can help
us grow as (3)______. Moreover, friends can serve as a

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(a) Diary (b) Encyclopaedia support system during challenging times, offering
(c) Directory (d) Library words of encouragement and helping us navigate
Q.16 Select the correct spelling from the given through difficult situations. (4)______, building and
options to fill in the blank. maintaining friendships requires effort, patience and
understanding. It is important to be there for each
Jaysmita is one of the most ______________
other, listen to one another and respect each other's
persons I have ever met as she has many talents.
boundaries. It is important to remember that
(a) versataile (b) versatele friendships can evolve and change over time, and it is
(c) versateile (d) versatile okay to let go of (5) ______ friendships.

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Q.21 Select the most appropriate option to fill in (a) entities (b) individuals
blank number 1. (c) groups (d) beings
(a) on (b) of Q.24 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(c) for (d) by blank number 4.
Q.22 Select the most appropriate option to fill in (a) Similarly (b) And
blank number 2. (c) Because (d) However
(a) simultaneously (b) together Q.25 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(c) jointly (d) collectively blank number 5.
Q.23 Select the most appropriate option to fill in (a) toxic (b) unsafe
blank number 3. (c) happy (d) safe

Answer Key
1. (b) 2. (b) 3. (a) 4. (d) 5. (b) 6. (d) 7. (a) 8. (b)
9. (c) 10. (d) 11. (d) 12. (a) 13. (a) 14. (b) 15. (c) 16. (d)
17. (a) 18. (a) 19. (b) 20. (b) 21. (b) 22. (b) 23. (b) 24. (d)

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02/08/2023 Shift-IV
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Q.1 Select the most appropriate option that can D. are both covered in ice, Earth is the true
substitute the underlined segment in the given water world of the solar system
sentence. (a) B, D, A, C (b) B, C, A, D
Despite being his competitor, John was generous (c) A, B, D, C (d) A, B, C, D
and forgiving in defeat and congratulated his Q.7 Parts of the following sentence have been
opponent on his well-deserved victory. given as options. Select the option that
(a) altruistic (b) magnanimous contains an error.
(c) fainthearted (d) venomous He lives in 45 Church Street with his family.

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Q.2 Select the option that can be used as a one- (a) in 45 Church Street
word substitute for the given group of words/ (b) with his family

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phrase.
(c) lives
A person who has features of extrovert and

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introvert (d) He

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Q.8 Select the most appropriate synonym of the

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(a) Stoic (b) Ambivert
word ‘Scrutiny’ from the given sentence.
(c) Ambiguous (d) Dual

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The company's strategic plan included a

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Q.3 Select the option that can be used as a one- comprehensive analysis of market trends and
word substitute for the given group of words.

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consumer behaviour.
Something which cannot be easily conquered (a) Behaviour (b) Comprehensive

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(a) Frightening (b) Invincible (c) Trends (d) Analysis
(c) Reciprocal (d) Stable

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Q.9 Select the most appropriate synonym of the
Q.4 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word ‘Capable’ from the given sentence.
underlined word in the following sentence. Jayesh was competent and the best candidate for
Bhagat Singh was a young firebrand, whose the post of clerk in the interview, whereas others
militant activism and revolutionary fervour made were inefficient and irritating.
him a symbol of resistance against the British

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(a) best (b) irritating
Raj.
(c) competent (d) inefficient
(a) Violent (b) Radical
Q.10 Select the option that expresses the following

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(c) Moderate (d) Ultra
sentence in passive voice.
Q.5 Select the most appropriate synonym of the
bracketed word in the following sentence to Your mother teaches us English literature.

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fill in the blank. (a) English literature is taught to us by your
The security cameras can automatically mother.

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____________ (rotate) to monitor the entire (b) English literature has been taught to us by
hallway. your mother.

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(a) evolve (b) resolve (c) Your mother is taught to us English
(c) revolve (d) devolve literature.
Q.6 Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled (d) English literature taught to us by your

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order. Select the option that arranges the
parts in the correct order to form a meaningful
sentence.
A. as some 71 per cent of Earth’s surface is
covered by saltwater oceans, and
B. notwithstanding that Europa and Enceladus
(moons of Jupiter and Saturn, respectively)
mother
Q.11 The following sentence has been split into four
segments. Identify the segment that contains
a grammatical error.
He sang / beautifully but / the judges were /
unimpress at the end.
(a) the judges were (b) unimpress at the end
C. the continents themselves possess lakes,
rivers, and, in some cases, seas (c) He sang (d) beautifully but

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Q.12 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the Q.18 Select the option that can be used as a one-
given word. word substitute for the given group of words/
Stationary phrase.
The doctor who treats bone problems
(a) Moving (b) Immobile
(a) Obstetrician (b) Gynaecologist
(c) Permanent (d) Stable
(c) Orthopaedist (d) Physiotherapist
Q.13 Select the correct spelling from the given
options to fill in the blank. Q.19 Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the
following sentence and select its correct
The civil engineers are trying to __________ the spelling from the given options.
bridge using the new technology.
Your lack of knowledge of recent advances in
(a) elevate (b) ilivate technology will be a sitback for your business.
(c) alivate (d) elivait (a) advancess (b) knowleidge
Q.14 Select the most appropriate homonym in the (c) bussiness (d) setback
context of the following sentence to fill in the Q.20 Select the option that expresses the given
blank. sentence in passive voice.
My birthday will ________on a Friday this year. The Governor of the state inaugurated the

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(a) fall: to go down onto the ground suddenly exhibition in a grand way.
(b) fall: to come at a particular time or happen (a) The exhibition had been inaugurated by the

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in a particular place Governor of the state in a grand way.

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(c) fall: to change to a particular condition (b) The exhibition inaugurated by the Governor
of the state in a grand way.
(d) fall: to be beaten or defeated

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(c) The exhibition has been inaugurated by the
Q.15 Select the most appropriate meaning of the Governor of the state in a grand way.

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given idiom.

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(d) The exhibition was inaugurated by the
Play it by ear Governor of the state in a grand way.
(a) Obey the rules blindly

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(b) Act as suggested

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In the following passage, some words have been

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(c) Discontinue impulsively deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the
(d) Perform without any rehearsals most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Q.16 Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled Our school organised a graduation day to award
certificates to the students. The graduation day
order. Select the option that arranges the parts
highlights the overall achievements of students. All the
in the correct order to form a meaningful
students who are being graduated are invited formally

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sentence.
with their parents. Students wore their attire according
A. with the occult and the satanic which in turn, to the dress code given to them by the school
owes much also to administration. High school graduation ________(1) is

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B. Poe’s work owes much to the concern of one of the most awaited and last event of any school.
Romanticism The function began with ________ (2) the lamp, followed

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by the distribution of certificates in a very systematic
C. shaping plausible fabrics out of impalpable
way. Our principal made a long and ________ (3) speech
materials
and blessed us for the future ________ (4). On behalf

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D. his own feverish dreams, to which he applied of our graduating class, our class representative
a rare faculty of extended a vote of thanks to show ________ (5) to all

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(a) A, B, D, C (b) A, B, C, D staff members. One of the parents expressed their
experiences and views. At last, all the students, parents
(c) C, B, A, D (d) B, A, D, C
and staff members had lunch together.

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Q.17 Select the most appropriate idiom to fill in the
Q.21 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank. blank number 1.
Ashu is a dedicated guy, always ready to (a) episode (b) festival
_________ for the betterment of his company.
(c) incident (d) ceremony
(a) snug as a bug in a rug
Q.22 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(b) lose his marbles blank number 2.
(c) rain on his parade (a) lighting (b) lightening
(d) go the extra mile (c) sparking (d) glittering

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Q.23 Select the most appropriate option to fill in (a) endeavours (b) neglects
blank number 3. (c) entertainments (d) ruins
(a) self-praising (b) encouraging Q.25 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(c) boring (d) depressing blank number 5.
Q.24 Select the most appropriate option to fill in (a) gracious (b) gratitude
blank number 4. (c) courteous (d) greet
Answer Key
1. (b) 2. (b) 3. (b) 4. (c) 5. (c) 6. (a) 7. (a) 8. (d)
9. (c) 10. (a) 11. (b) 12. (a) 13. (a) 14. (b) 15. (d) 16. (d)
17. (d) 18. (c) 19. (d) 20. (d) 21. (d) 22. (a) 23. (b) 24. (a)
25. (b)

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Q.1 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the (b) The mason would have finish the work within
given word. a short time.
Sumptuous (c) The mason would finish the work within a
(a) Unremitting (b) Lucrative short time.
(c) Inexpensive (d) Delectable (d) The mason will finish the work within a short time
Q.2 Select the meaningful and correctly spelt word Q.7 Select the most appropriate meaning of the
from the given options to fill in the blank. given idiom.
Memory like sieve

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The chief guest is ___________ to arrive at the
venue within half an hour. (a) Being healthy

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(a) accepted (b) expieted (b) Poor memory
(c) expected (d) espected (c) Feeling ill

sentence.

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Q.3 Select the most appropriate option that can

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substitute the underlined segment in the given
(d) Remembering everything
Q.8 Select the most appropriate option that can
substitute the underlined words in the

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(b) was brought of the

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Peter was brought in the penalty area.
(a) was brought down of the
following sentence.
He will be looking as if he has not slept.
(a) He looks (b) He has look

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(c) was brought on the
(d) was brought down in the
Q.4 Identify the error in the use of preposition in
the given sentence and select the correct
option.
Radhika is not capable on participating in a
(c) He was looking (d) He will be look
Q.9 Identity the correct spelling of the underlined
word.
Medical termnalogy is difficult to understand.
(a) tarmnalogy
(c) terminology
(b) tarminology
(d) terminiology

a
national level competition.
Q.10 Select the option that can be used as a one-
(a) about (b) of word substitute for the given group of words.
(c) on (d) at A person who loves and collects books

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Q.5 Select the option that expresses the given
sentence in passive voice.

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They cancelled the meeting due to bad weather.
(a) The meeting is cancelled by them because of
(a) Bibliophile
(c) Geologist
(b) Philanthropist
(d) Sommelier
Q.11 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
given word.

a
bad weather.
Amateur
(b) The meeting was cancelled due to bad

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(a) Hobbyist (b) Devotee
weather.
(c) Layman (d) Professional
(c) They cancelled the meeting and bad weather
Q.12 Select the most appropriate idiom for the

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was the cause.
underlined words in the given sentence.
(d) The bad weather is the reason they cancelled
the meeting The candidate blamed the persistent traffic jam
as reason of his being late and the interviewer
Q.6 Select the option that expresses the given
believed him though he was not convinced.
sentence in active voice.
(a) gave the benefit of doubt
The work will be finished by the mason within a
short time. (b) changed his tune
(a) The mason will be finishing the work within (c) thought err is human and to forgive is divine
a short time. (d) did not judge the book by its cover

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Q.13 Select the most appropriate synonym of the Q.19 Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word. word ‘Pervasive’ from the given sentence.
Caves like Ajanta lie in perpetual darkness. The scientist's hypothesis was substantiated by
(a) Permanent (b) Extreme extensive research and experimentation.
(c) Brief (d) Huge (a) Extensive (b) Substantiated
Q.14 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the (c) Experimentation (d) Hypothesis
given word. Q.20 Select the most appropriate homophone to fill
Comply in the blank.
(a) Deny (b) Engage The dog took a ________ during his walk and lifted
his ________ to indicate that he was tired.
(c) Assist (d) Expect
(a) pause; pours (b) pours; pores
Q.15 The following sentence has been divided into
four parts. One of them contains an error. (c) paws; pause (d) pause; paws
Select the part that contains the error from Comprehension:
the given options. In the following passage, some words have been
The sun / revolves / around / a earth. deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the

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(a) The sun (b) revolves most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
(c) a earth (d) around I have few deliberations for you. Don’t leave your hard

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work to ____1____. If you have gone to the effort to
Q.16 Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled
complete a dialogue, ____2____ fritter away all the

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order. Arrange the parts in the correct order
meaning you created by trusting your memories. Write
to form a meaningful sentence.

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down the ____3____ of conclusions, decisions and

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A. between the two countries assignments. Remember to record ____4____ does what

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B. will inevitably count by when. Revisit your notes at key times and ____5____

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C. the recent political incident assignments

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D. against the peace process Q.21 Select the most appropriate option to fill in

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blank 1.

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(a) CDBA (b) CDAB
(a) diary (b) notes
(c) CBAD (d) CABD

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(c) memory (d) someone
Q.17 Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled
order. Arrange the parts in the correct order Q.22 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
to form a meaningful sentence. blank 2.
A. or brave man to make (a) does not (b) did not

a
B. money the chief object of his thoughts (c) do not (d) had not
C. for a well-educated, intellectual Q.23 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank 3.
D. it is physically impossible

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(a) titles (b) failures
(a) ABCD (b) DCAB
(c) details (d) short cuts

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(c) CDAB (d) CABD
Q.24 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
Q.18 Select the most appropriate option that can
blank 4.
substitute the underlined segment in the given

a
sentence. (a) which (b) who
Mahesh’s attitude annoyed me and I blew into. (c) that (d) whom

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(a) annoyed me and I blew over
(b) annoyed me and I blew off

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(c) annoyed me and I blew down of
(d) annoyed me and I blew up
Q.25 Select the most appropriate option to fill in

Answer Key
blank 5.
(a) obliterate
(c) speculate
(b) introspect
(d) review

1. (c) 2. (c) 3. (d) 4. (b) 5. (b) 6. (d) 7. (b) 8. (a)


9. (c) 10. (a) 11. (d) 12. (a) 13. (a) 14. (a) 15. (c) 16. (d)
17. (b) 18. (d) 19. (a) 20. (d) 21. (c) 22. (c) 23. (c) 24. (b)
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Q.1 Choose the best substitute for the bracketed Q.7 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
segment in the following sentence to complete underlined word in the given sentence.
the sentence meaningfully. On the day of independence, a jubilant crowd
(No sooner did she shouted), than the thieves ran from all over the country cheered and wept.
away leaving all the jewellery on the table. (a) Triumphant (b) Cryptic
(a) No sooner do she shouts (c) Elated (d) Gloomy
(b) No sooner does she shout Q.8 Select the most appropriate option that can
(c) No sooner had she shout substitute the underlined words in the

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following sentence.
(d) No sooner did she shout
It is raining a lot in April and May, but the

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Q.2 Select the option that expresses the given
summer is very dry.
sentence in active voice.

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(a) was raining a lot on
Mathematical problems are never solved daily by him.

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(b) will rains a lot of

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(a) He never solves mathematical problems daily.
(c) rains a lot in

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(b) He has solved never mathematical problems daily.
(d) rain a lot at

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(c) He solve never mathematical problems daily.
Q.9 Select the option that can be used as a one-

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(d) He solves never mathematical problems daily word substitute for the given group of words.

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Q.3 Parts of the following sentence have been A person who conforms to accepted behaviour or

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given as options. Select the option that established practices.

E b nt
contains an error.
(a) Psychologist (b) Conformist
My colleages have lacked the conscience needed
(c) Socialist (d) Rebelist
to be morally correct on this grave issue.
Q.10 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
(a) conscience (b) colleages underlined word in the following sentence.
(c) morally (d) grave The fields remained barren despite the efforts of

a
Q.4 The following sentence has been split into four the local administration and agricultural
segments. Identify the segment that contains scientists.
a grammatical error.

h
(a) Sterile (b) Unforgiving
When Mayank came, / I shall go / with him to (c) Damp (d) Fertile
/ the circus.

s
Q.11 Identity the correct spelling of the underlined word.
(a) with him to (b) When Mayank came
It is considered a great phenamina in the field
(c) I shall go (d) the circus of economics.

a
Q.5 Select the most appropriate meaning of the (a) phinomina (b) fenomena
given idiom. (c) phynamena (d) phenomena
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(a) To take a risk
(b) To enjoy something immensely
(c) To endure a painful situation
(d) To criticise someone harshly
Q.6 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
Q.12 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
given word.
Serendipity
(a) Tangibility
(c) Permanency
(b) Misfortune
(d) Tranquillity
Q.13 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
given word. given word.
Awkward Glad
(a) Graceful (b) Meaningful (a) Jive (b) Innocent
(c) Innocent (d) Huge (c) Sad (d) Haunt

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jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the substitute the underlined segment in the given
correct order to form a meaningful and sentence.
coherent paragraph. I don’t think he can dance as wellest Elena.
A. It included a carbon tax on fossil fuels and
(a) weller than (b) wellest
incentives for businesses and individuals to
adopt green practices. (c) as well as (d) well than
B. The new policy aimed to reduce carbon Comprehension:
emissions and promote renewable energy Read the given passage and answer the questions
sources. that follow.
C. However, supporters of the policy argued that Such examples of commercial success, of innovation,
it was necessary to address the urgent threat drive, vision, determination, adaptability, and
of climate change and create a sustainable adventure are anchored in the basic Indian openness
future for the planet. to, and talent for, acquiring material wealth. For every
D. The policy faced opposition from some success story there are, of course, dozens of failures.
industries and political groups who argued Traditional Indian firms have their strengths, but also
that it would hurt the economy. their weaknesses, and of these perhaps the most

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(a) BADC (b) BCAD debilitating are a lack of team work and a weakness
(c) DABC (d) DACB for quick profit. These reflect ingrained ways of

s
thinking and planning, as does the distrust of anyone
Q.15 Select the option that can be used as a one-
outside the family, which inhibits the adoption of

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word substitute for the underlined segment.
modern practices of management. But such
The music filled the room with a lot of happiness,

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weaknesses are more than compensated for by the

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expressing joyful melodies that brought smiles to
desire to succeed, which is probably more intense in
everyone's faces.

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India, given the omnipresent fear of poverty, the cut-

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(a) surprise (b) joy throat competition for each opportunity, and the

s
(c) excitement (d) fear asphyxiating hold of hierarchy.
Q.16 Select the option that expresses the following

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Q.21 What has the Indian talent for acquiring

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sentence in active voice. material wealth led to?

E b nt
A play is being staged by our group this evening. (a) Commercial success, stagnation, innovation
(a) A play staged our group this evening. (b) Adaptability, quick profit, opportunity
(b) Our group stages a play this evening. (c) Commercial success, innovation, adaptability
(c) Our group is staging a play this evening. (d) Determination, team work, adventure
(d) Our group staged a play this evening

a
Q.22 What are the weaknesses of traditional Indian
Q.17 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the firms?
given word.
(a) Ingrained ways of thinking and adoption of

h
Grave modern practices of management
(a) Native (b) Frivolous (b) A weakness for quick profit and the openness

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(c) Foreign (d) Serious to acquiring wealth
Q.18 Select the option that can be used as a one- (c) A lack of team work and the cut-throat
word substitute for the given group of words.

a
competition
The constitutional right to vote (d) A lack of team work and a weakness for quick

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(a) Franchise (b) Polling profit
(c) Voting (d) Buttoning Q.23 Why is the desire to succeed more intense in
India?

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Q.19 Select the most appropriate idiom for the
given situation. (a) Due to the hold of hierarchy, fear of poverty,
Aurangzeb, the famous Mughal ruler, found that and a lack of team work
he had caught someone more powerful than him (b) Due to fear of poverty, a lack of team work
in the form of the brave Maratha, Shivaji. and distrust of the outsider
(a) Nipping in the bud (c) Due to cut-throat competition, distrust of the
(b) Changing the hands outsider and fear of poverty
(c) Catching a tartar (d) Due to fear of poverty, cut-throat competition,
(d) Blazing the trail and the hold of hierarchy

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Q.24 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the Q.25 Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word with reference to its usage in the given word with reference to its usage in the
passage. passage.
Debilitating Asphyxiating
(a) Enfeebling (b) Crippling (a) Emancipating (b) Liberating
(c) Invigorating (d) Undermining (c) Smothering (d) Unfettering

Answer Key
1. (d) 2. (a) 3. (b) 4. (b) 5. (c) 6. (a) 7. (d) 8. (c)
9. (b) 10. (d) 11. (d) 12. (b) 13. (c) 14. (a) 15. (b) 16. (c)
17. (b) 18. (a) 19. (c) 20. (c) 21. (c) 22. (d) 23. (d) 24. (c)
25. (c)

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Q.1 Select the most appropriate synonym of the Q.6 Select the most appropriate idiom for the
underlined word in the given sentence. given situation.
The event, in a cramped space, was totally bizarre Geetika spoke a lot about her new movie.
in my view. However, it came to nothing in the theatres.
(a) Usual (b) Customary (a) To give the devil his dues
(c) Odd (d) Normal (b) To get into hot water
Q.2 Select the sentence that has the correct use (c) To dig the grave
of spellings from the given options. (d) To end in smoke

h
(a) While the negociation process was complex Q.7 Select the most appropriate idiom for the
and at times contentious, the two sides underlined segment in the following sentence.

s
ultimately reached a mutually benificial Raima takes her classes very attentively.
aggreement. (a) In accordance with

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(b) While the negotiation process was complex

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and at times contentious, the two sides
ultimately reached a mutually beneficial
(b) By blazing a trail
(c) By losing in a cloud
(d) Be all ears

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agreement.

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Q.8 Select the sentence that has the correct use
(c) While the nagotiation process was complex of spellings from the given options.

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and at times contencious, the two sides
(a) Althogh the book was difficult to read, I
ultimately reached a mutually beneficial

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persisted and eventualy understood the

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agreement.
complex ideas.

E b nt
(d) While the negotiation process was complex
(b) Although the book was difficult to read, I
and at times contencious, the two sides persisted and eventually understood the
ultimately reached a mutually beneficial complex ideas.
aggreement.
(c) Although the book was difficult to read, I
Q.3 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the persisted and eventualy understood the
given word. complex ideas.
Frugality
(a) Parsimony
(c) Providence

h a
(b) Extravagance
(d) Economy
Q.4 Select the option that expresses the given
(d) Although the book was difficult to read, I
persested and eventually understood the
complex ideas
Q.9 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
word given in brackets to fill in the blank.

s
sentence in passive voice.
Moti has thrown the balls. The (friendly) dog wagged its tail, while the _____
cat hissed.
(a) The balls were thrown by Moti.

a
(a) loving (b) welcoming
(b) The balls have been thrown by Moti.
(c) affectionate (d) hostile
(c) The balls were being thrown by Moti.

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Q.10 Select the option that expresses the following
(d) The balls had been thrown by Moti. sentence in passive voice.
Q.5 Select the most appropriate option that can His brother needed some urgent help at that

P
substitute the underlined segment in the given moment.
sentence. If there is no need to substitute it,
(a) Some urgent help was needed by his brother
select ‘No substitution required’.
at that moment.
Since the storm knocked in the power, we've been (b) Urgent help was needed by his brother at that
using candles to light our home. moment.
(a) No substitution required (c) Some urgent help is needed by his brother
(b) the storm knocked out the power at that moment.
(c) the storm knocked over the power (d) Some urgent help was needed by his brother
(d) the storm knocked away the power at this moment.

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Q.11 Select the most appropriate option that can (a) The young pirate is cleverer to the captain of
substitute the underlined words in the given the ship.
sentence. (b) The young pirate is cleverer than the captain
Could you please tell me which languages you are of the ship.
fluent in? (c) The young pirate is most clever than the
(a) you may be fluent in speaking captain of the ship.
(b) you speak fluently (d) The younger pirate is cleverer than the
(c) you fluently speaking captain of the ship
(d) you have been fluent in speaking Q.19 The following sentence has been divided into
parts. One of them may contain an error.
Q.12 Select the option that can be used as a one-
word substitute for the given group of words. Select the part that contains the error from the
given options. If you don’t find any error, mark
A person who lives a secluded or solitary life, ‘No error’ as your answer.
often for religious reasons
In course by time, / he was wise enough to
(a) Extrovert (b) Chauvinist realise / the mistakes of his past life.
(c) Monk (d) Hypochondriac (a) In course by time,
Q.13 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the (b) he was wise enough to realise
given word.
(c) the mistakes of his past life.

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Acclimatise
(d) No error
(a) Disarrange (b) Prioritise Q.20 Select the option that can be used as a one-

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(c) Placate (d) Decriminalise word substitute for the given group of words.
Q.14 Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled

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The study of coins
order. Select the option that arranges the parts (a) Currency (b) Minting

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in the correct order to form a meaningful
sentence. (c) Numismatics (d) Barter

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A. have to deal with Comprehension:

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In the following passage, some words have been
B. about the terrible traffic
deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the

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C. on his way to work most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

n
D. Nishit begins thinking

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Daniel talks to people about the right to life. He says,
E. he will surely “We have the right to live in freedom and in safety!”

E b nt
(a) A, D, B, C, E (b) C, D, B, A, E but the people do not (1)_______ and they say that the
(c) D, B, E, A, C (d) E, B, A, D, C War is a big deal and it is not up to us nor up to the
government. The government knows what to do and
Q.15 Select the most appropriate option that can only the government can decide (2)______ is best. And
substitute the underlined words in the given if the government says that there must be war, then
sentence. it must be so. Daniel does not accept this and asks if

a
When I reached the market place, the coconuts there is a better solution. As all wars end with
was already sold. agreements, can’t we do the agreements without the
(a) are already sold (b) have already sell fighting? Can’t the government solve this (3)_________?

h
(c) is already sold (d) were already sold Isn’t that the reason we have a government in the first
place? He decides to (4)______ to people in his
Q.16 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the

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government. He decides to write them and let them
underlined word in the following sentence.
know what he thinks. He knows one opinion does not
Gandhi’s approach, while effective in mobilising matter much, but he also knows that if everyone in
large segments of Indian society, was criticised

a
his own country and on the other side would do this,
by some for being passive and overly there will (5)________ be no more wars.
accommodating. Q.21 Select the most appropriate option to fill in

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(a) Reconciling (b) Strenuous blank number 1.
(c) Disobliging (d) Gratifying (a) grant (b) agree

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Q.17 Select the most appropriate synonym of the (c) consent (d) announce
given word. Q.22 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
Tranquil blank number 2.
(a) Anxious (b) Dilemma (a) what (b) when
(c) Fierce (d) Peaceful (c) where (d) how
Q.18 Select the grammatically correct version of the Q.23 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
following sentence. blank number 3.
The young pirate is more cleverer than the (a) peacefully (b) disruptively
captain of the ship. (c) compulsorily (d) excitingly

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Q.24 Select the most appropriate option to fill in Q.25 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number 4. blank number 5.
(a) speak (b) chat (a) doubtlessly (b) wabbly
(c) declare (d) blabber (c) absurdly (d) probably
Answer Key
1. (c) 2. (b) 3. (b) 4. (b) 5. (b) 6. (d) 7. (d) 8. (b)
9. (d) 10. (a) 11. (b) 12. (c) 13. (a) 14. (c) 15. (d) 16. (c)
17. (d) 18. (b) 19. (a) 20. (c) 21. (b) 22. (a) 23. (a) 24. (a)
25. (d)

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Q.1 Choose the correct meaning of the underlined Q.6 Select the most appropriate option that can
word in the given sentence. substitute the underlined segment in the
The orchard was a peaceful retreat, with the following sentence. If there is no need to
sound of leaves rustling in the wind and birds substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’.
chirping in the trees. I enjoy learn languages because I like them.
(a) A piece of land with lots of houses (a) to learning
(b) A collection of farmlands (b) lean
(c) A collection of apartments (c) learning

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(d) A piece of enclosed land with fruit trees
Q.2 Select the most appropriate meaning of the
given idiom.
(d) No substitution required
Q.7 Select the option that can be used as a one-
word substitute for the given group of words.
Make up one’s mind
(a) To disturb
(c) To decide

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(b) To leave
(d) To cheat
Argue loudly about unimportant things
(a) Maintain
(c) Agree
(b) Disagree
(d) Squabble

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the following sentence.

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Q.3 Select the grammatically correct version of

I like my puppies, Mac and Matt, but I like Matt


Q.8 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
given word.
Hostile

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best. (a) Hospitable (b) Bitter

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(a) I like my puppies, Mac and Matt, but I like (c) Nasty (d) Aggressive
Matt better.
Q.9 Select the option that expresses the given
(b) I like my puppies, Mac and Matt, but I like sentence in passive voice.
Matt the best.
Do the Basus visit the Shuklas?
(c) I like my puppies, Mac and Matt, but I like
(a) Are the Shuklas been visited by the Basus?
Matt much.

a
(b) Are the Shuklas visit by the Basus?
(d) I like my puppies, Mac and Matt, but I like
Matt most. (c) Are the Shuklas being visited by the Basus?

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Q.4 Select the most appropriate meaning of the (d) Are the Shuklas visited by the Basus?
underlined phrase in the following sentence. Q.10 Select the correctly spelt word.

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As the actors gathered backstage, the director (a) Ocasion (b) Occasion
shouted, “Break a leg, everyone!” before they took (c) Occasien (d) Occassion
the stage for their opening night performance.

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Q.11 Select the most appropriate synonym of the
(a) To get a good night's sleep underlined word.

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(b) To wish someone good luck He was the discreet boy in our group but more
(c) To take a risk hardworking than all of us.
(d) To keep a secret (a) loud (b) outspoken

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Q.5 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM to
replace the underlined word in the following
sentence.
He was a liberal who believed that men were
inherently superior to women in every aspect of
life.
(c) reserved (d) noisy
Q.12 Select the most appropriate synonym of the
bracketed word in the following sentence to
fill in the blank.
The factory has been ________(exhaling) black
smoke from its chimney.
(a) conservative (b) tolerant (a) emitting (b) preserving
(c) republican (d) philanthropist (c) remitting (d) indicting

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word substitute for the given group of words. given word.
A life history of a person written by himself Imminent
(a) Biography (b) Epic (a) Near (b) Unstoppable
(c) Story (d) Autobiography (c) Distant (d) Impending
Q.14 Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled Q.20 The following sentence has been divided into
order. Select the option that arranges the parts four segments. Identify the segment that
in the correct order to form a meaningful contains a grammatical error.
sentence. Have you ever / wondered / where does / oysters
A. about all his come from?
B. noise they make (a) wondered (b) oysters come from?
C. he constantly complains (c) where does (d) Have you ever
D. neighbours and the Comprehension:
(a) B, A, D, C (b) C, A, D, B In the following passage some words have been
(c) B, D, A, C (d) D, B, C, A deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the
Q.15 Select the option that expresses the given most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
sentence in active voice. The Grim Reaper seems to have (1)_______ in Europe

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I was kept waiting for more than an hour to get during the 14th century. It was during this time that
an appointment by the staff. Europe was dealing with what was then the world’s

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(a) The staff had kept me waiting for more than (2)_______ pandemic, the Black Death, believed to be the
an hour to get an appointment. result of the plague. It is estimated that about one-third

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(b) The staff keep me waiting for more than an

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hour to get an appointment.
(c) The staff kept me waiting for more than an
of Europe’s entire population (3)_________ as a result of
the pandemic, with some areas of the continent
suffering far greater losses than others. The original

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hour to get an appointment. outbreak of the plague occurred during 1347–51, and

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(d) The staff kept me wait for more than an hour outbreaks then (4)________ several other times after that.

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to get an appointment So, clearly, death was something that the surviving
Europeans had on their mind, and it is not surprising

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Q.16 Sentences of a paragraph are given below in

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jumbled order. Select the option that arranges that they (5)_______ an image to represent it

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the sentences in the correct logical sequence Q.21 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. blank number 1.
A. Globally, almost 6.5 million people have died (a) found (b) appeared
so far. (c) rested (d) died
B. As I write the final chapter, we enter the third Q.22 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
year in our battle with COVID-19. blank number 2.

pandemic.

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C. While we have the vaccine to outlive the
disease, to live our grief needs the salve of time.
D. I started writing this book in the throes of the
(a) better
(c) best
(b) worse
(d) worst
Q.23 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number 3.

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(a) B, A, D, C (b) D, B, A, C (a) vanished (b) shriveled
(c) A, D, B, C (d) C, D, B, A (c) perished (d) moldered
Q.17 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word. Q.24 Select the most appropriate option to fill in

a
(a) Grateful (b) Immigrate blank number 4.
(c) Ignorance (d) Hieararchy (a) remaked (b) renewed

underlined word.

(a) Dishonour
(c) Sorrow
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Q.18 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the

His deliberate activities brought him fame.


(b) Respect
(d) Strength
Answer Key
(c) recurred

(a) forced
(c) desired
(d) duplicated
Q.25 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number 5.
(b) conjured
(d) compelled

1. (d) 2. (c) 3. (a) 4. (b) 5. (a) 6. (c) 7. (d) 8. (a)


9. (d) 10. (b) 11. (c) 12. (a) 13. (d) 14. (b) 15. (c) 16. (b)
17. (d) 18. (a) 19. (c) 20. (c) 21. (b) 22. (d) 23. (c) 24. (c)
25. (b)

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Q.1 Select the most appropriate option that can Q.6 Select the option that expresses the following
replace the underlined word in the following sentence in positive degree of comparison. She
sentence. is liked by everybody as she is so good.
Abraham narrated Reshma his last escapade in (a) She is good because everybody likes her.
a dramatic way. (b) She is liked by everybody for being good.
(a) exertion (b) ordeal (c) Everybody like her as she is good.
(c) adventure (d) escape (d) She is so good that everybody likes her.
Q.7 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the

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Q.2 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
the blank. given word.
Copious

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The chef’s culinary creations were infused with
a distinctive ________ that set them apart from (a) Galore (b) Enough

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typical restaurant fare. (c) Unsparing (d) Meagre

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Q.8 Select the most appropriate option that

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(a) flare (b) fair
expresses the given sentence in active voice.
(c) flere (d) flair

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The book was written by the author over a period

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Q.3 Parts of the following sentence have been of two years.
given as options. Select the option that

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(a) The author wrote the book over a period of
contains an error. two years.

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The company was sued for breach of contract, (b) The book was written over a period of two years.
but it still deny any wrongdoing.

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(c) The book was being written by the author
(a) The company was sued over a period of two years.
(b) for breach of contract (d) The period of two years was taken by the
(c) any wrongdoing author to write the book
(d) but it still deny Q.9 Choose the correct meaning of the underlined
word in the given sentence.

a
Q.4 Select the most appropriate meaning of the
Don’t you think the dog would need a kennel to
underlined phrase in the following sentence.
stay?
After procrastinating for weeks, I finally had to

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(a) A type of toy
bite the bullet and ask my boss for a raise.
(b) A type of seed
(a) To give up easily

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(c) A house for a dog or a cat
(b) To endure a painful or difficult situation with (d) A small piece of material
courage and determination
Q.10 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM for

a
(c) To be indecisive ‘apprehension’ in the given sentence.
(d) To take the easy way out

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Shradha was never in such a situation before;
Q.5 Select the most appropriate homonym in the her excitement was understandable for her peers.
context of the following sentence to fill in the (a) Before (b) Excitement

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blank. (c) Peers (d) Situation
He was convicted of assaulting a police officer, Q.11 Select the option that expresses the given
but he got off with a ________sentence. sentence in active voice.
(a) light: any device serving as a source of The test was passed by only a few students.
illumination (a) Only a few students passed the test.
(b) light: not serious or profound (b) The test was not passed by many students.
(c) light: the energy from the sun (c) Many students did not pass the test.
(d) light: lightly; with few burdens (d) Very few students passed the test

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order. Select the option that arranges the parts given word.
in the correct order to form a meaningful Abrogate
sentence. (a) Establish (b) Eradicate
A. through the streets of London on a single day (c) Demoralise (d) Sabotage
in June 1923
Q.19 Select the most appropriate option to
B. the novel is as patterned as a Post-
substitute the underlined segment in the given
Impressionist painting
sentence. If no substitution is required, select
C. can trace Clarissa’s and Septimus’s
‘No substitution’.
movements
Swami learned music when he is studying in the
D. but is also so accurately representational that
the reader third class.
(a) B, C, D, A (b) A, D, B, C (a) he will study
(c) B, D, C, A (d) C, A, B, D (b) No substitution
Q.13 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word. (c) he will be studying
(a) Mischievous (b) Coincidence (d) he was studying
(c) Homogeneous (d) Pronounciation Q.20 Select the most appropriate option that can
Q.14 Select the most appropriate meaning of the substitute the underlined words in the

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underlined idiom. following sentence.
Getting the long-awaited promotion is a milestone If we had moved to Italy when I was a child, I

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in her career. will had an Italian accent.

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(a) Burden (b) Important event (a) I will be have (b) I would has
(c) Wonder (d) Mishap (c) I would have had (d) I am having

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Q.15 Select the most appropriate option that can Comprehension:
substitute the underlined segment in the given

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In the following passage, some words have been

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sentence. deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the
Mr. Arvind was accused of beating up before the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

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students in the class. Nainital has a 1.___________ lake. Tourists come from

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(a) accused of beating up off the

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far and wide to 2._______ boating here. There is a
(b) accused of beating up of the skating place behind it. People who skate here say that

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(c) accused of beating up on the the ride seems to go round with them. Evenings are
(d) accused of beating up in the also pleasant here. The 3._______ of the electric lights
Q.16 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word. looks as if they are dancing in the ripples of the lake.
The government is bringing a new law where Truly, Nainital is an 4._____ city of 5.________ beauty.
every municipial will have its own hospitals Q.21 Select the most appropriate option for blank 1.

a
across the country.
(a) sagacious (b) beautiful
(a) Hospitals (b) Government
(c) pleasing (d) alluring
(c) Country (d) Municipial

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Q.22 Select the most appropriate option for blank 2.
Q.17 Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled
order. Select the option that arranges the parts (a) adore (b) enjoy

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in the correct order to form a meaningful (c) celebrate (d) appreciate
sentence. Q.23 Select the most appropriate option for blank 3.
A. The prosperity and business acumen (a) shadow (b) echo

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B. Mumbai and Kolkata indicate that in the (c) reflection (d) mirror
commercial sector Q.24 Select the most appropriate option for blank 4.

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C. Of the great industrial and commercial
(a) opulent (b) irritating
houses in
D. India has a considerable potential for (c) ominous (d) excellent

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modernisation Q.25 Select the most appropriate option for blank 5.
(a) A, C, B, D (b) A, C, D, B (a) logical (b) natural
(c) B, D, A, C (d) D, C, B, A (c) synthetic (d) chronic
Answer Key
1. (c) 2. (d) 3. (d) 4. (b) 5. (b) 6. (d) 7. (d) 8. (a)
9. (c) 10. (b) 11. (a) 12. (c) 13. (d) 14. (b) 15. (c) 16. (d)
17. (a) 18. (a) 19. (d) 20. (c) 21. (b) 22. (b) 23. (c) 24. (d)
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Q.1 Select the most appropriate meaning of the Q.8 Select the most appropriate option that can
underlined idiom. substitute the underlined segment in the given
Coming from the movie around midnight, the sentence.
boys hit the sack. Despite having a broken leg, Sarah managed to
(a) jumped with joy (b) went to sleep finish the marathon on record time.
(c) hit a wall (d) shouted at parents (a) finish the marathon in record time
Q.2 Select the option that can be used as a one- (b) finish a marathon on record time
word substitute for the given group of words. (c) finish the marathon to record time

outcome
(a) Pessimist

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One who always expects the worst possible

(b) Optimist
(d) finish the marathon at record time
Q.9 Select the option that expresses the given
sentence in active voice.

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(c) Preacher (d) Serial killer His wife was killed by him.
(a) Him kills his wife.

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Q.3 Select the option that can be used as a one-
word substitute for the given group of words. (b) He has killed his wife.

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One who is bad in spellings (c) He killed his wife.
(a) Cartographer
(c) Chauffer

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(d) Calligrapher
(d) He kills his wife.
Q.10 Select the option that can be used as a one-
word substitute for the given group of words.

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Q.4 Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. One’s relatives or family, related

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Diminutive (a) Kilt (b) Kindle
(a) Miniature (b) Enormous (c) Kin (d) Kine
(c) Propaganda (d) Distinguish Q.11 Select the most appropriate option that can
substitute the underlined segment in the given
Q.5 Select the most appropriate synonym of the sentence.

a
underlined word.
She is not as cleverest as John.
The teacher was accused of brazen favouritism
(a) as clever as (b) clever
in assigning the grades.
(c) cleverest (d) cleverer by

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(a) Modest (b) Shy
Q.12 Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the
(c) Unashamed (d) Ashamed following sentence and select its correct

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Q.6 Select the most appropriate option that can spelling from the given options.
substitute the underlined segment in the given The preview version will give you a glimpse of the
sentence.

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entaire book.
Lewis can handle many of the European (a) glimse (b) preveiw
languages with its dialectical varieties fluently.

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(c) varsion (d) entire
(a) on its dialectical varieties Q.13 Select the most appropriate synonym of the
(b) with their dialectical varieties given word.

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(c) with a dialectical varieties
(d) with they dialectical varieties
Q.7 Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word in the given sentence.
The ruins of this building do tell us the story of
a defunct organisation.
Camouflage
(a) Sabotage
(c) Gigantic

given word.
Conspicuous
(b) Execute
(d) Disguise
Q.14 Select the most appropriate synonym of the

(a) obsolete (b) ancient (a) Opaque (b) Unnoticeable


(c) contemporary (d) prominent (c) Obvious (d) Effective

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sentence in passive voice.
The storm uprooted a large number of trees In the following passage, some words have been
yesterday. deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the
(a) Large number of trees were uprooted by the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
storm yesterday.
Indian culture treats guests as God and serves them
(b) A large number of trees was uprooted by the
storm yesterday. and takes care of them as if they are a part and
(c) Trees was uprooted yesterday in a large (1)______ of the family itself. Even though we don’t have
number by the storm. anything to eat, the guests are never left hungry and
(d) A large number of trees were uprooted by the are always (2)______ after by the members of the family.
storm yesterday
Elders and respect for elders is a major component in
Q.16 Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled
order. Arrange the parts in the correct order Indian culture. Elders are the (3)______ force for any
to form a meaningful sentence. family and hence the love and respect for elders comes
P. provided it is technologically accessible, from (4)______and is not artificial. An individual takes
economically feasible blessings from his elders by touching their feet. Elders
Q. which can be used to satisfy our needs

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drill and (5)______the Indian culture within us as we
R. and culturally acceptable can be termed as grow
'Resource'

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S. everything available in our environment Q.21 Select the most appropriate option to fill in

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(a) SPRQ (b) SQPR blank number 1.
(c) QRSP (d) QSPR

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(a) parcel (b) member

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Q.17 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
(c) mate (d) colleague

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given word.

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Fierce
Q.22 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(a) Sore (b) Gentle

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blank number 2.
(c) Vast (d) Noisy

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Q.18 Select the most appropriate idiom to fill in the (a) brought (b) taken
blank.

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(c) looked (d) sought
Her son came from Europe to meet her _________
after 20 years. Q.23 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(a) blowing off the steam blank number 3.
(b) like a cakewalk
(c) out of the blue (a) deriving (b) caring

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(d) stepping up his game (c) driving (d) diverting
Q.19 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
Q.24 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(a) Revolutionise (b) Professional

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blank number 4.
(c) Jewelerry (d) Conscientiousness
Q.20 Select the most appropriate option that can (a) outcoming (b) within

sentence.

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substitute the underlined words in the given

Himanshu is braver than intelligent.


(a) more brave than intelligent
(c) surrounding (d) without
Q.25 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number 5.

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(b) most brave than intelligent
(c) braver than more intelligent (a) pass on (b) put on
(d) most brave than more intelligent (c) hold on (d) grow on

1.
9.
(b)
(c)
2.
10.
P (a)
(c)
3.
11.
(b)
(a)
4.
12.
Answer Key
(a)
(d)
5.
13.
(c)
(d)
6.
14.
(b)
(c)
7.
15.
(a)
(d)
8.
16.
(a)
(b)
17. (c) 18. (c) 19. (c) 20. (a) 21. (a) 22. (c) 23. (c) 24. (b)
25. (a)

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Q.1 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the Q.7 Select the option that can be used as a one-
given word. word substitute for the given group of words.
Liable Done without conscious control; unintentional
(a) Peaceful (b) Invulnerable (a) Invincible (b) Involuntary
(c) Tending (d) Responsible (c) Invitro (d) Invoke
Q.2 Select the most appropriate option to fill in Q.8 Select the most appropriate idiom for the
the blank. given statement.
The ________ of the crime scene made it difficult One who hurries up always gets the best.

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for investigators to gather evidence. (a) Brevity is the soul of wit.
(a) cite (b) set (b) Forewarned is forearmed.

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(c) The early bird catches the worm.
(c) site (d) sleight
(d) His bark is worse than his bite.

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Q.3 Select the option that can be used as a one-
word substitute for the underlined segment. Q.9 Select the option that can be used as a one-

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word substitute for the underlined group of

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The company was known for its deserving respect words in the following sentence.
or admiration business practices and honest and

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Denmark has a type of government where power

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fair ethical standards. is held by the wealthiest members of society.
(a) honourable (b) decent

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(a) democracy (b) plutocracy
(c) respectable (d) trustworthy (c) monarchy (d) oligarchy

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Q.4 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM to Q.10 Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the
substitute the underlined word in the following following sentence.

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sentence. Staying healthy and exercising daily enhances an
They realised that the ghost was imperturbable. athelet’s ability.
(a) exasperating (b) startling (a) athelet’s (b) healthy
(c) excitable (d) contaminating (c) exercising (d) enhances
Q.5 The following sentence has been divided into Q.11 Select the option that expresses the given

a
parts. One of them may contain an error. sentence in active voice.
Select the part that contains the error from the Was the painting stolen by the thief?
given options. (a) Was the thief not stealing the painting?

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The current state of the literature / on the (b) Did the thief steal the painting?
efficacy under cognitive-behavioural therapy / for (c) Was the painting being stolen by the thief?

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individuals with generalised anxiety disorder / (d) Did not the thief steal the painting?
suggests that it is a promising treatment option. Q.12 Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled
(a) on the efficacy under cognitive-behavioural order. Select the option that arranges the

a
therapy parts in the correct order to form a meaningful
(b) for individuals with generalised anxiety sentence.

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disorder A. based on the
(c) The current state of the literature B. we live in

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(d) suggests that it is a promising treatment C. nation that
option. D. our nationality is
Q.6 The following sentence has been divided into (a) C, D, A, B (b) D, A, C, B
four parts. One of them contains an error. (c) A, B, C, D (d) B, C, A, D
Select the part that contains the error from Q.13 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
the given options. given word.
Honesty / is / a best / policy. Despicable
(a) a best (b) is (a) Rational (b) Deplorable
(c) Admirable (d) Offensive
(c) Honesty (d) policy

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(a) Persistent (b) Repetition order. Arrange the parts in the correct order
(c) Overwelming (d) Audacious to form a meaningful sentence.
Q.15 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the P. that a glance from the window seemed simply
to prove
underlined word in the given sentence.
Q. with such dignity of motion
She was in a state of ecstasy when she came to
R. the great Pullman was whirling onward
know that her son received a visa on his first
attempt. S. that the plains of Texas were pouring
eastward
(a) Abash (b) Inspiration
(a) RQPS (b) PRQS
(c) Agony (d) Joyfulness
(c) RPQS (d) RQSP
Q.16 Select the appropriate ANTONYM of the
Comprehension:
underlined word to fill in the blank.
In the following passage, some words have been
I wanted to ask if you have an/a _____ bank deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the
account. Mine has been dormant for a year. most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
(a) inert (b) side In a busy bus station, there is a little girl sitting all
(c) active (d) quick (1)______ on a bench. She stares at the floor as all the

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Q.17 Select the most appropriate idiom to fill in the busy travellers rush (2)_______ her. Some of the people
blank. are in such a big hurry that they do not (3)_______ her.

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When I was in Italy for a tour, the tourist guide Other people look at her, but continue running to
provided by Azim was ____________. where they need to go. After some time, a man stops

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next to the girl. He is very tired after a long day of work,
Because of him, the whole tour was successful.
and he just wants to get to his home as quickly as

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(a) worth his weight in gold (4)_________ so that he can be with his family. But he

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(b) armed to the teeth cannot just leave this little girl alone. He cannot see

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(c) burning the midnight oil her (5)_________ anywhere. The little girl is no older
than his own little daughter

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(d) looking for a needle in a haystack
Q.18 The following sentence has been split into four Q.21 Select the most appropriate option to fill in

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segments. Identify the segment that contains blank number 1.
(a) sole (b) alone

E b nt
a grammatical error.
Poonam usually sits / in a first row in the / (c) just (d) unique
weekend conference / hall every week. Q.22 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(a) in a first row in the blank number 2.
(a) above (b) on
(b) hall every week
(c) henceforth (d) around

a
(c) weekend conference
Q.23 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(d) Poonam usually sits blank number 3.
Q.19 Select the option that expresses the given

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(a) inflict (b) notice
sentence in passive voice.
(c) detect (d) neglect
You should apply for the job before the deadline.

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Q.24 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(a) The deadline should not be crossed for the job blank number 4.
application. (a) potential (b) possible

a
(b) The job should be applied for before the (c) believable (d) credible
deadline. Q.25 Select the most appropriate option to fill in

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(c) The job could be applied for after the deadline. the blank 5.
(d) You should be applying for the job before the (a) self (b) friends
deadline is.

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(c) relatives (d) parents

Answer Key
1. (b) 2. (c) 3. (a) 4. (c) 5. (a) 6. (a) 7. (b) 8. (c)
9. (b) 10. (a) 11. (b) 12. (b) 13. (c) 14. (c) 15. (c) 16. (c)
17. (a) 18. (a) 19. (b) 20. (a) 21. (b) 22. (d) 23. (b) 24. (b)
25. (d)

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04/08/2023 Shift-IV
Prashant Sir

Q.1 Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled Q.7 Select the option with the correct spellings to
order. Arrange the parts in the correct order replace the underlined words in the given
to form a meaningful sentence. sentence.
A. further that further treatment
There was an anouncement by the director of the
B. useless company that grabed the attention of all the
C. the doctor concluded employees.
D. would be
(a) announcement; grabbed
(a) CADB (b) BDCA

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(c) CBAD (d) BCAD (b) announcement; grabed
Q.2 Select the most appropriate synonym for the (c) anoucement; grabbed

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underlined word in the given sentence. (d) anounsement; grebbed

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We cannot achieve success until these antiquated
Q.8 Select the most appropriate idiom for the
policies are not amended.

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underlined words in the given sentence.
(a) Outdated (b) Current
Ritika had a narrow escape as she was driving

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(c) New (d) Updated

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recklessly on the highway.
Q.3 Select the correct spelling of the underlined

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word. (a) come in handy (b) cut both ends
It would be proodent to wait for some more time

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(c) cock a snook (d) close shave

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before selling off the property.
Q.9 Select the option that can be used as a one-

E b nt
(a) prudent (b) proudent word substitute for the given group of words.
(c) prodent (d) proodant
Exceptionally clever or talented
Q.4 Select the most appropriate option that can
substitute the underlined segment in the given (a) Indigenous (b) Studious
sentence. (c) Assiduous (d) Ingenious
No sooner had I finished my final exam that my

a
Q.10 Select the most appropriate option that can
friends invited me to join them on a trip to
substitute the underlined segment in the given
Europe.
sentence.

h
(a) then my friends invited
(b) than my friends invited It is nothing but pride.

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(c) that my friend invited (a) nothing ever (b) nothing else
(d) when my friends invited (c) nothing seldom (d) nothing so
Q.5 The following sentence has been divided into

a
Q.11 Select the most appropriate synonym of the
four parts. One of them contains an error. underlined word in the given sentence.
Select the part that contains the error from

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the given options. The doctors say that majority of the people who
The rich / should / help / poor. attended the fest are ill due to eating of
adulterated food.

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(a) help (b) should
(c) poor (d) The rich (a) spicy (b) lascivious
Q.6 Select the option that expresses the given (c) contaminated (d) damp
sentence in active voice. Q.12 Select the most appropriate synonym of the
The bell is rung by the peon. given word.
(a) The peon ranged the bell.
Worn
(b) The peon rings the bell.
(c) The peon has rang the bell. (a) Dilemma (b) Energetic
(d) The peon rang the bell. (c) Dilapidated (d) Diminutive

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Q.13 Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled The new entrant in the class felt uncomfortable
order. Arrange the parts in the correct order as all were unfamiliar to him.
to form a meaningful sentence. (a) Left out in cold
A. before the movie starts (b) Was not given a fig
B. should be there (c) Was fish out of water
C. at least fifteen minutes (d) Buried his head in the sand
Q.20 Select the option that expresses the given
D. the theater management recommends
sentence in passive voice.
E. the audience
Ramya laughed at me.
(a) AEDCB (b) DEBCA
(a) I am laughed at by Ramya.
(c) EBCAD (d) BDCEA (b) I were laugh at by Ramya.
Q.14 Select the most appropriate synonym of the (c) I was laughed at by Ramya.
given word from the following sentence.
(d) I shall laugh at by Ramya.
Magical
Comprehension:
The stories of The Arabian Nights are enchanting, In the following passage, some words have been
interesting, vivacious, and natural.
deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the
(a) enchanting (b) interesting

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most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
(c) natural (d) vivacious His only (1)________ was that he had no rifle. While
Q.15 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the running away from the village below, he had forgotten

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word ‘Regularity’ from the given sentence.
The doctor’s examination revealed a significant
abnormality in the patient’s cardiovascular

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the rifle in a hurry. An unpardonable (2)________, but
it was now too late to make amends for it. (3)________
he had the rifle, his pursuers would not have dared

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system. follow him with such brazen confidence. He would have

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(a) Examination (b) Abnormality hidden behind a rock and waited for them. As they

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(c) Significant (d) Revealed came within his rifle’s range, he would have picked
them off one by one. But now he could do (4)________

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Q.16 Select the option that can be used as a one-
about it. He was unarmed. But come what may, he

n
word substitute for the given group of words.

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must (5)________ of their rifle’s range.
The character and atmosphere of a place
Q.21 Select the most appropriate option to fill in

E b nt
(a) Haven (b) Cartography blank number 1.
(c) Ligament (d) Ambience (a) consolation (b) regret
Q.17 Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled (c) shock (d) joy
order. Arrange the parts in the correct order
Q.22 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
to form a meaningful sentence.
blank number 2.

a
P. the research paper analyses
(a) lapse (b) yearn
Q. the relationship between diet and (c) reward (d) crime
R. disease and the importance of

h
Q.23 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
S. exercise in maintaining good health blank number 3.
(a) PRQS (b) QPRS

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(a) Has (b) Had
(c) PQSR (d) PQRS (c) Have (d) Did
Q.18 Select the most appropriate synonym of the Q.24 Select the most appropriate option to fill in

a
underlined word in the given sentence. blank number 4.
The deteriorated building was declared unsafe for (a) anything (b) something

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the inmates. (c) much (d) nothing
(a) dilapidated (b) dissipated Q.25 Select the most appropriate option to fill in

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(c) meliorated (d) reprobated blank number 5.
Q.19 Select the most appropriate idiom for the (a) keep from (b) keep within
underlined segment in the given sentence. (c) keep out (d) keep of

Answer Key
1. (a) 2. (a) 3. (a) 4. (b) 5. (c) 6. (b) 7. (a) 8. (d)
9. (d) 10. (b) 11. (c) 12. (c) 13. (b) 14. (a) 15. (b) 16. (d)
17. (d) 18. (a) 19. (c) 20. (c) 21. (b) 22. (a) 23. (b) 24. (d)
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Q.1 Select the most appropriate meaning of the Q.7 Select the most appropriate option that can
given idiom. substitute the underlined segment in the given
sentence.
Cutting corners
Sujata has not and can never in the good books
(a) To take the long way around
of her principal as she lacks honesty.
(b) To do something quickly or cheaply, often at (a) has not been and can never be
the expense of quality or safety
(b) has not been and can never been
(c) To follow the rules strictly

h
(c) has not be and can never be
(d) To be honest and fair
(d) has not be and can never been

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Q.2 Parts of the following sentence have been Q.8 Select the option with the correct spelling that
given as options. Select the option that can replace the underlined word in the given

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contains an error. sentence.

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He was that angry that he slammed the book on The old building was damolished to make way for
the table. a new building.

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(a) that he slammed the book
(b) that angry

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(c) demonlished
(b) demoleished
(d) demolaished

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(c) He was Q.9 Select the option that can be used as a one-

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word substitute for the given group of words.
(d) on the table

E b nt
A lover of mankind
Q.3 Select the most appropriate idiom for the
given situation. (a) Misanthrope (b) Philanthropist
(c) Narcissist (d) Lexicographer
Shayam was accused of bribery, but he
submitted proofs for his innocence. Q.10 Select the most appropriate option that can
substitute the underlined words in the given

a
(a) Buying the pig in a poke sentence.
(b) Cast pearls before they swine The integration of cutting-edge technologies into

h
(c) Chapter and verse the healthcare industry have the prospect of
(d) Beating about the bush revolutionising the way medical professionals
provide patient care.

s
Q.4 Select the most appropriate synonym of the
(a) were the potential (b) have the potential
given word.
(c) has the prospect (d) will have potential

a
Requirement
Q.11 Select the option that expresses the given
(a) Essential (b) Serious sentence in active voice.
(c) Vague

(a) Mischievous
(c) Maintenance
r (d) Importance
Q.5 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

P (b) Monologe
(d) Millionaire
Q.6 Select the most appropriate synonym of the
The tiger was killed on an unfortunate day by a
hostile hunter.
(a) A hostile hunter had killed the tiger on an
unfortunate day.
(b) A hostile hunter kills the tiger on an
unfortunate day.
given word.
(c) The tiger is killed by a hostile hunter on an
Callous
unfortunate day.
(a) Inordinate (b) Compassionate (d) A hostile hunter killed the tiger on an
(c) Insensitive (d) Unshackle unfortunate day.

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Q.12 Select the option that correctly expresses the Q.18 Choose the correct meaning of the underlined
following sentence in passive voice. word in the given sentence.
Are you delivering the pizza? The government is planning a new policy to help
(a) Has the pizza delivered by you? the immigrants coming from the neighbouring
(b) Were the pizza being delivered by you? country.
(c) Will you deliver the pizza? (a) Someone who leaves one country to settle in
another
(d) Is the pizza being delivered by you?
(b) Someone who goes to visit a new country for
Q.13 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
a short time
underlined word.
(c) Someone who travels for work
Our economies and societies as a whole need to
become resilient to climate impacts. (d) Someone who travels to space
(a) intricate (b) lint Q.19 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
underlined word in the given sentence.
(c) lapse (d) weak
On the flight, I was in the company of an
Q.14 Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled
extremely chivalrous man.
order. Select the option that arranges the parts

h
in the correct order to form a meaningful (a) Noble (b) Degraded
sentence. (c) Virtuous (d) Courteous

s
A. Between renunciation of the social world Q.20 Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word.

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B. The first point to note
C. And asceticism Objection

(a) A, C, B, D
(c) A, B, C, D

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D. Is the intimate link

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(b) B, D, A, C
(d) B, C, D, A
(a) Moan
(c) Counter
Comprehension:
(b) Disapproval
(d) Sanction

given word.
Deterioration

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Q.15 Select the most appropriate synonym of the

n
In the following passage some words have been
deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the
alternatives given. Select the most appropriate

E b nt
option for each number.
(a) Retrogression (b) Demonstration
Today, I want to talk to you about a very simple matter,
(c) Malfunction (d) Ramification
that is, simple conversations. When we learn to speak,
Q.16 Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled (1)________ come words, then phrases, and then
order. Select the option that arranges the parts scripts. You would agree that the larger the bundles

a
in the correct order to form a meaningful of words we (2)_________, the less we have to worry
sentence. about combining them into sensible (3)_______. Also the
A. The fact that all members of the family were less we have to fret over syntax or (4)_______. Do you

h
exposed think you choose the words? Do you pre-rehearse every
B. The waste of human resources and time you go out? (5)_______ what happens when you

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C. To each other’s capricious minds had a walk into a fast-food restaurant. My dear, how do you
debasing effect react in those real life situations?

a
D. On the vitality of society as a whole Q.21 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank no. 1.
(a) A, C, D, B (b) B, A, D, C

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(a) finally (b) hence
(c) D, A, C, B (d) B, A, C, D
(c) then (d) first
Q.17 The following sentence has been split into four

P
segments. Identify the segment that contains Q.22 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
a grammatical error. blank no. 2.
Laisha should holding / a meeting in the / Prem (a) ask around (b) bail out
Auditorium / tomorrow evening. (c) look after (d) carry around
(a) Laisha should holding Q.23 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(b) Prem Auditorium blank no. 3.
(c) a meeting in the (a) executions (b) traits
(d) tomorrow evening (c) expressions (d) criticism

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Q.24 Select the most appropriate option to fill in Q.25 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank no. 4. blank no. 5.
(a) dictates (b) hyperbole (a) Supplicate (b) Dramatise
(c) exaggeration (d) grammar (c) Formerly display (d) Consider

Answer Key
1. (b) 2. (b) 3. (c) 4. (a) 5. (b) 6. (c) 7. (a) 8. (a)
9. (b) 10. (c) 11. (d) 12. (d) 13. (d) 14. (b) 15. (a) 16. (d)
17. (a) 18. (a) 19. (b) 20. (b) 21. (d) 22. (d) 23. (c) 24. (d)
25. (d)

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Q.1 Select the most appropriate synonym of the Q.7 Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled
given word. order. Arrange the parts in the correct order
Challenge to form a meaningful sentence.
(a) Dare (b) Chagrin A. human life consists of a succession of small
(c) Exert (d) Acceptance events each of which is
Q.2 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the B. and yet the happiness and success of every
given word. man depends

h
Hamper C. comparatively unimportant
(a) Obscure (b) Reduce D. upon the manner in which these small events

s
are dealt with
(c) Hinder (d) Promote

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(a) ACBD (b) ABDC
Q.3 Select the option that will improve the
(c) ABCD (d) ADCB

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underlined part of the given sentence.

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Robinhood broke within the mansion to collect

i
some food and money for the poor.
(a) broke upto

g (b) broke in
Q.8 Select the most appropriate option that can
substitute the underlined segment in the given
sentence.

s
(c) broke into (d) broke to Our teachers has planned of going for a picnic

n
to the Doon Valley.

y
Q.4 Select the option that can be used as a one-
(a) Our teachers has planned a picnic

E b nt
word substitute for the given group of words.
The study of skin (b) Our teachers has plan a picnic
(a) Dermatology (b) Cytology (c) Our teachers is planned a picnic
(c) Congenital (d) Dementia (d) Our teachers have planned a picnic
Q.5 Select the most appropriate option that can Q.9 Select the option that expresses the given

a
substitute the underlined words in the given sentence in passive voice.
sentence. Austin kept the cake in the refrigerator.

h
I was so nervous for the job interview that I was (a) The cake is kept in the refrigerator by Austin.
sweating bullets the whole time. (b) The cake was kept in the refrigerator by

s
(a) very happy Austin.
(b) extremely nervous or anxious (c) The cake was being kept by Austin in the

a
(c) very cold refrigerator.
(d) very hard (d) The cake was kept in the Austin by the

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Q.6 The following sentence has been split into four refrigerator
segments. Identify the segment that contains Q.10 Select the option that will improve the

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a spelling error. underlined part of the following sentence.
It is difficult to / retain anonimity while / The new employee was quickly promoted due to
working in the world’s / most well-known their hard work and dedication.
organisation. (a) due to his hard work and dedication
(a) working in the world’s (b) due to the hard work and dedication of him
(b) It is difficult to (c) due to hard work and dedication
(c) most well-known organisation. (d) due to giving hard work and showing
(d) retain anonimity while dedication

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Q.11 Sentences of a paragraph are given below in Q.16 Select the most appropriate synonym of the
jumbled order. Select the option that arranges underlined word in the given sentence.
the sentences in the correct order to form a Specify the issue of feminism in your own words.
meaningful and coherent paragraph.
(a) brief (b) refute
A. The nation has flourished a lot in many areas
(c) criticise (d) define
during last seven decades.
Q.17 Select the most appropriate meaning of the
B. The truth is perhaps partial neglect and
given idiom.
insignificant place given in the budgetary
allocations by the ruling governments Forty winks
C. But the biggest ever challenges of healthcare (a) A small talk
and education are still not achieved in their (b) A precarious situation
true sense. (c) A short nap
D. Specific reasons are partially known and the (d) An opportunity in hand
rest is speculation about it.
Q.18 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
(a) A, C, B, D (b) D, A, B, C given word.
(c) A, C, D, B (d) D, A, C, B Inept

underlined word.

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Q.12 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the

Measures adopted by the International Olympic


(a) Adorable
(c) Skilful
(b) Kind
(d) Elegant
Q.19 Select the option that expresses the given

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Committee (IOC) and supported by the UN have
sentence in passive voice.
been described as a ‘game changer’ for future

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Olympic events in terms of driving sustainability The peon will post the letter.

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in sport and fighting climate change. (a) The letter has been posted by the peon.

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(a) rejected (b) headed (b) The letter would have been posted by the

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(c) established (d) inducted peon.

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Q.13 Select the meaningful and correctly spelt word (c) The letter will be posted by the peon.

E b nt
concerned, is a walrus.
(a) dispecable
(c) deliberate
y
from the given options to fill in the blank.
The most ___________ creature, as far as Amit is

(b) despicable
(d) desietful
(d) The letter is being posted by the peon
Q.20 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
word given in brackets to fill in the blank.
The smell of ________ (formerly) brewed coffee
wafted through the air, beckoning him to start
his day.

a
Q.14 The following sentence has been split into four
segments. Identify the segment that contains (a) hitherto (b) quickly
a grammatical error. (c) preserved (d) subsequently

h
I am / walking in the / Cross Road Garden / Comprehension:
since morning. In the following passage, some words have been
(a) Cross Road Garden
(b) since morning
(c) walking in the
(d) I am

a s deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the


most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Seasonal winds are a natural phenomenon that
(1)____________ weather patterns across the globe.

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These winds are caused by the sun's unequal heating
Q.15 Select the option that expresses the given of the earth's surface, which creates differences in
sentence in positive degree of comparison. temperature and pressure between different regions.

century.

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He was greater than any other physiologist of the

(a) All other physiologists were as great as him.


(b) He was the greatest physiologist of all.
(c) He as a physiologist in the country was
among the greatest people.
The movement of air from high-pressure areas to low-
pressure areas causes seasonal winds to form, and
their direction and intensity (2)_____________ depending
on the region and season. One of the most significant
seasonal winds is the monsoon, which affects large
parts of South Asia during the summer months. This
wind system brings much-needed rain to the region,
(d) No other physiologist of the century was as but it can also cause flooding and landslides, leading
great as he was

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to loss of life and property damage. Other seasonal Q.22 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
winds include the harmattan in West Africa, which is blank 2.
a dry, dusty wind that blows from the Sahara Desert
(a) fluctuate (b) transform
towards the Atlantic coast, and the mistral in southern
France, which is a strong, cold wind that blows down (c) mutate (d) vary
the Rhone Valley towards the Mediterranean. Seasonal Q.23 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
winds can have a significant (3)_________ on blank 3.
agriculture, particularly in regions where rainfall is
limited. Farmers rely on the monsoon or other seasonal (a) opportunity (b) blame
winds in these areas to bringmoisture to their crops. (c) outcome (d) impact
However, changes in wind patterns due to climate
Q.24 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
change can (4)______________ these seasonal rains,
leading to crop failures and food shortages. Overall, blank 4.
seasonal winds are a vital part of the earth's weather (a) align (b) corrupt
system, and their effects are (5)_____________ across (c) neglect (d) disrupt
the globe
Q.25 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
Q.21 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank 5.
blank 1.
(a) affects (b) calculates (a) overlooked (b) furnished
(c) collides (d) exaggerates (c) assumed (d) felt
Answer Key
1. (a) 2. (d) 3. (c) 4. (a) 5. (b) 6. (d) 7. (a) 8. (d)
9. (b) 10. (a) 11. (c) 12. (a) 13. (b) 14. (d) 15. (d) 16. (d)
17. (c) 18. (c) 19. (c) 20. (d) 21. (a) 22. (d) 23. (d) 24. (d)
25. (d)

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Q.1 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the ‘No error’ as your answer.
word in brackets to fill in the blank. After working so much / in the fields yesterday,
Although she was tired, she kept working on her / did you took a break?
project, _______________ (indefinite) to finish it (a) No error
before the deadline.
(b) did you took a break
(a) contingently (b) bounded (c) in the fields yesterday,
(c) incensed (d) believed (d) After working so much

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Q.2 Select the most appropriate meaning of the Q.7 Select the most appropriate option that can
given idiom. substitute the underlined words in the given

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Cut to the chase sentence.

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(a) To take a shortcut He got appreciation from every people in a
country and abroad.

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(b) To interrupt someone
(c) To get to the point

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(d) To change the subject

ir (a) from one or all in a country and abroad


(b) from one and all in the country and abroad
(c) from one and all in country and abroad

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Q.3 Select the most appropriate option that can
substitute the underlined segment in the given (d) from one and all from a country and abroad
sentence.

n
E b nt y
In order to enhancing their reputation,
companies are investing a lot of money in social
initiatives.
(a) enhance their reputation
(b) enhancing their reputation
Q.8 Select the most appropriate option that can
substitute the underlined words in the given
sentence.
I have been living in this country since last
several years but have never experienced any
discrimination.

a
(c) have their reputation (a) for the last several years
(d) have enhanced their reputation (b) by the last several years

h
Q.4 Select the option that can be used as a one- (c) in the last several years
word substitute for the given group of words. (d) from the last several years

s
A group of people, typically with vehicles or Q.9 Select the option that expresses the given
animals, travelling together sentence in active voice.

a
(a) Alibi (b) Anachronism Troupe An enquiry is demanded by us.
(c) Caravan (d) Bohemian (a) We may demand an enquiry.

r
Q.5 Select the option that can be used as a one- (b) We demand an enquiry.
word substitute for the given group of words. (c) We will demand an enquiry.

P
Showing or having skill, especially with the (d) We are demanding an enquiry.
hands. Q.10 The following sentence has been split into four
(a) Insomniac (b) Meticulous segments. Identify the segment that contains
(c) Pertinent (d) Dexterous a grammatical error.
Q.6 The following sentence has been divided into Do you want / to visit a zoo / when you / go to
parts. One of them may contain an error. Ahmedabad?
Select the part that contains the error from the (a) to visit a zoo (b) when you
given options. If you don’t find any error, mark (c) Do you want (d) go to Ahmedabad

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Q.11 Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the C. The music festival was in full swing, with
following sentence and select its correct dozens of bands performing on multiple
spelling from the given options. stages throughout the day.
I received good concesions while purchasing a D. The organisers frantically tried to evacuate
mobile phone. the festival-goers, but the sudden downpour
(a) recieved (b) whaile made it nearly impossible to move through
the mud-soaked fields.
(c) concessions (d) paurchasing
Q.12 Select the most appropriate option that can E. The crowds were massive, and the energy was
substitute the underlined segment in the given electric as fans danced and sang along to
sentence. their favourite songs.
Mahatma Gandhi is one of the complete leaders (a) CEBDA (b) DCEBA
that the world has ever seen. (c) ECBDA (d) ECDAB
(a) often and often (b) once and again Q.18 Select the most appropriate synonym of the
(c) out and out (d) open and above board given word.
Q.13 Select the option that expresses the following Erudite
sentence in active voice. (a) Naïve (b) Knowledgeable

teacher.

s h
The other details will be given by the concerned

(a) The concerned teacher gave the other details.


(c) Ignorant (d) Simple
Q.19 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
underlined word.

details.

i
(b) The concerned teacher will give the other

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(c) The concerned teacher will give other details.
Majority of the people give importance to
transient things.
(a) Temporary (b) Monetary

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(d) The teacher will give the other concerned
details

s
(c) Permanent (d) Material
Q.20 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the

n
Q.14 Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.

y
underlined word in the given sentence. The mountain range looked non-intimidating

E b nt
Despite having a lot of work to do, he spent the from afar, but the experienced climbers were
whole day engaging in frivolous activities like undaunted by the challenge.
playing video games and watching TV. (a) Poised (b) Formidable
(a) mischievous (b) detestable (c) Tranquil (d) Hug
(c) secretive (d) worthless Comprehension:

(a) Amplified
(c) Obsolete

h a
Q.15 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
(b) Resielient
(d) Hallucinating
Q.16 Select the most appropriate synonym of the
In the following passage, some words have been
deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the
most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
When Mr. Smith went to a restaurant one day, he left

s
underlined word in the given sentence. his coat near the door. There was (1)________ in the
Sometimes, she passes sarcastic remarks on pockets when he left it, so he was very surprised when
he took his coat after his meal and found the

a
everyone.
(2)________ full of jewellery. There was a waiter near
(a) Hostile (b) Quite
the door, so Mr. Smith said to him, “Somebody has

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(c) Exceptional (d) Complimentary made a mistake. He has put some (3)________ in my
Q.17 Sentences of a paragraph are given below in coat. Take it, and when he comes back, give it to him.”

P
jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the The waiter took it and went away. Suddenly another
correct order to form a meaningful and man came in with a (4)________ just like Mr. Smith’s.
coherent paragraph. “I am sorry,” said the man , “I made a mistake. I took
A. As people huddled under tents and tarps, your coat and you have got mine. Please give me my
they wondered if the festival would ever be the coat and jewellery.” Mr. Smith answered.” I gave the
same again. jewellery to the waiter. He will give it to you.” Mr. Smith
B. However, as the sun began to set, a massive called the manager of the restaurant; but the manager
storm cloud rolled in, and lightning streaked said, “We have (5)________ waiters here. We have only
across the sky. waitresses.” “You gave the jewellery to a thief!” shouted

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the other man. “I shall send for the police!” Mr. Smith blank number 3.
paid the man a lot of money for the jewellery (a) jewellery (b) papers
Q.21 Select the most appropriate option to fill in (c) coins (d) things
blank number 1.
Q.24 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(a) coins (b) nothing blank number 4.
(c) anything (d) something (a) coat (b) packet
Q.22 Select the most appropriate option to fill in (c) box (d) envelope
blank number 2.
Q.25 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(a) packet (b) pockets blank number 5.
(c) box (d) coat (a) some (b) no
Q.23 Select the most appropriate option to fill in (c) many (d) few

Answer Key
1. (b) 2. (c) 3. (a) 4. (c) 5. (d) 6. (b) 7. (b) 8. (a)
9. (b) 10. (a) 11. (c) 12. (c) 13. (b) 14. (d) 15. (b) 16. (a)

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17. (a) 18. (b) 19. (c) 20. (b) 21. (b) 22. (b) 23. (a) 24. (a)
25. (b)

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Q.1 Select the option that expresses the given word substitute for the given group of words.
sentence in active voice. Affected by an undesirable condition or
The agency had been robbed by two masked unpleasant feeling
intruders. (a) Cancelled (b) Indifferent
(a) Two masked intruders had rob the agency. (c) Modest (d) Stricken
(b) Two masked intruders had been robbed the Q.7 Select the most appropriate synonym of the
agency. given word.
(c) Two masked intruders had robbed the Bewitching

h
agency. (a) Painful (b) Alluring
(d) Two masked intruders have been robbing the (c) Rude (d) Repulsive

s
agency.
Q.8 Select the most appropriate option that can
Q.2 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the

i
substitute the underlined segment in the given
given word.
sentence. If there is no need to substitute it,

l r
Intensive select ‘No correction required’.
(a) Real (b) Dare

i
The mermaid murmured that it had been very

g
(c) Fierce (d) Superficial difficult for her to live far from human civilisation.
Q.3 The following sentence has been split into four

s
(a) it had
segments. Identify the segment that contains
(b) No correction required

n
a grammatical error and select the option

y
which rectifies that error. (c) this have been

E b nt
A lot of adulterants / are chemicals that can lead (d) this had been
/ to an range of health problems / in both Q.9 Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled
children and adults. order. Arrange the parts in the correct order
(a) A lot of adulterants to form a meaningful sentence.
(b) are chemical that can lead P. an unparalleled popularity

a
(c) in both children and adult. Q. the lotus Temple has always enjoyed
(d) to a range of health problems R. as shown by its pre-dominance in literature
Q.4 Select the most appropriate option that can and art

h
substitute the underlined segment in the S. throughout the length and breadth of India
following sentence. If there is no need to from the earliest times down to the present

s
substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’. day,
The invigilator did not know that the four friends (a) QPSR (b) PSQR
were exchanging notes right at the front of him. (c) QRSP (d) QPRS

r a
(a) of front of him
(b) for front of him
(c) No substitution required
(d) in front of him
Q.10 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word from the
given sentence.
After hours of persistent pursuit and percecution,
the little prince was at last deserted by the rabble

P
Q.5 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM to and left to himself.
substitute the underlined word in the given (a) Persistent (b) Rabble
sentence. (c) Percecution (d) Deserted
The preparations for the picnic have been Q.11 Select the most appropriate homophone to fill
meticulously completed by the programme in the blank.
committee on time. The doctors gave him more powerful drugs in the
(a) Mesmerisingly (b) Prudently ________ hope that he might recover.
(c) Chaotically (d) Serenely (a) when (b) vein
Q.6 Select the option that can be used as a one- (c) wane (d) vain

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underlined word in the given sentence. word substitute for the given group of words.
In order to protect his identity, the spy had to Animals especially on a farm, regarded as an
efface all evidence of his true name and asset.
occupation from his personal documents. (a) Livid (b) Livery stable
(a) reveal (b) clarify (c) Livelihood (d) Livestock
(c) maintain (d) destroy Q.20 Select the option that expresses the given
Q.13 Select the most appropriate synonym of the sentence in active voice.
given word. Tall promises were being made by each
Comprehend candidate.
(a) Distort (b) Deter (a) Each candidate made tall promises.
(c) Assimilate (d) Complex (b) Each candidate can make tall promises.
Q.14 Parts of the following sentence have been (c) Each candidate has made tall promises.
given as options. Select the option that (d) Each candidate was making tall promises.
contains an error. Comprehension:
Suman has bought a black and a white shawl to In the following passage, some words have been
wear with her new dress. deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the

h
(a) to wear with most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
(b) her new dress. As I (1)________ the stream and began climbing the hill,

s
the grunting and chattering increased, as though the
(c) a black and a white shawl
langurs were trying to warn me of some hidden danger.

i
(d) Suman has bought I looked up and saw a great orange-gold leopard, sleek
Q.15 Select the most appropriate meaning of the

l
and spotted, (2)________ on a rock about twenty feet

r
given idiom. away from me. The leopard looked at me once, briefly

i
Like a cat on a hot tin roof and with an air of disdain, and then sprang into a

g
(a) Studying very hard dense thicket, making (3)________ no sound as it melted

s
(b) Being lazy into the shadows. I had (4)________ the leopard in his
quest for food. But a little later I heard the quickening

n
(c) Being in a state of agitation

y
cry of a barking deer as it fled through the forest. After
(d) Urging somebody not to worry about that (5)________, I did not see the leopard again.

E b nt
something
Q.21 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
Q.16 Select the most appropriate idiom for the blank number (a)
underlined segment in the sentence given
(a) crossed (b) entered
below.
(c) drowned (d) passed
Most of the people say that some people fight for
Q.22 Select the most appropriate option to fill in

a
the cause but most of them don’t support it.
blank number (b)
(a) Are out of frying pan onto the fire
(a) swinging (b) dancing
(b) Spare the rod and spoil the child
(c) poised (d) playing

h
(c) Pay only lip service
Q.23 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(d) Mind their P’s and Q’s blank number (c)

s
Q.17 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word. (a) hardly (b) silently
The Greeks are considered to be a courageous (c) loudly (d) absolutely
race valuing the knowledge, beauty and wisidiom.

a
Q.24 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(a) Wisidiom (b) Knowledge blank number (d)

r
(c) Valuing (d) Courageous (a) disturbed (b) facilitated
Q.18 Select the option that can be used as a one- (c) helped (d) prevented
word substitute for the given group of words. Q.25 Select the most appropriate option to fill in

P
The theory or philosophy of law blank number 5.
(a) Jurisprudence (b) Pacifism (a) encounter (b) quarrel
(c) Cosmology (d) Philia (c) meeting (d) exchange
Answer Key
1. (c) 2. (d) 3. (d) 4. (d) 5. (c) 6. (d) 7. (b) 8. (b)
9. (a) 10. (c) 11. (d) 12. (d) 13. (c) 14. (c) 15. (c) 16. (c)
17. (a) 18. (a) 19. (d) 20. (d) 21. (a) 22. (c) 23. (d) 24. (a)
25. (a)

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Prashant Sir

Q.1 Select the most appropriate meaning of the Q.6 Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given idiom. given word.
Head in the clouds Assuagement
(a) Consignment (b) Stratification
(a) Being extremely tall
(c) Ruthlessness (d) Mollification
(b) Being absent minded
Q.7 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
(c) Being extremely happy underlined word in the given sentence.
(d) Being extremely sad

h
One needs to be free of prejudices while dealing
Q.2 Select the most appropriate synonym of the with judicial cases.

s
bracketed word in the following sentence to (a) Favours (b) Discriminations
fill in the blank. (c) Bigotries (d) Equalities

done.

i
I ________ (itemise) the work that will have to be

l r
Q.8 Select the meaningful and correctly spelt word
from the options to fill in the blank.
The song composed by the choir for the special

i
(a) impart (b) enumerate

g
programme was an _________ one.
(c) conceal (d) assess
(a) imiteitted (b) emittated

s
Q.3 Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled
(c) eradicated (d) imitated

n
order. Arrange the parts in the correct order

y
Q.9 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
to form a meaningful sentence.

E b nt
(a) Philosophy (b) Philanthropy
A. have seen a major blow
(c) Philolegy (d) Philately
B. the last two years
Q.10 Select the most appropriate synonym of the
C. people and lower-income countries underlined word.
D. to the world’s economy and Access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene is a

a
E. were hit particularly hard human right—fundamental to everyone’s health,
dignity and prosperity.
(a) BCADE (b) EBCAD
(a) enthusiasm (b) immorality

h
(c) BADCE (d) ADBEC (c) grace (d) wealth
Q.4 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the Q.11 The following sentence has been split into four
given word.
Extract
(a) Insert

a s (b) Fry
segments. Identify the segment that contains
a grammatical error.
Were this boy / washing his clothes / yesterday
when the matron / came for a regular round?

r
(c) Cut (d) Pull
(a) washing his clothes
Q.5 Select the most appropriate option that can (b) yesterday when the matron
substitute the underlined segment in the

P
(c) Were this boy
following sentence.
(d) came for a regular round
Although he was exhausted from working all day,
Q.12 Select the most appropriate option that can
John continues to study for his upcoming exam. substitute the underlined words in the
(a) will continue to study for his upcoming exam following sentence.
(b) has been studying for his upcoming exam My parents had not call me yesterday.
(c) continued to study for his upcoming exam (a) does not calling (b) did not call
(d) continues studying for his upcoming exam (c) do not call (d) have not call

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Q.13 Select the grammatically correct version of the Q.19 Select the option that expresses the following
following sentence. sentence in passive voice.
This phone is inferior of that one. Does she still love you?
(a) This phone is inferior than that one. (a) Are you still loved by her?
(b) This phone is more inferior than that one. (b) Do you still love her?
(c) This phone is more inferior of that one. (c) Is she still loved by you?
(d) This phone is inferior to that one (d) Are you still loving by her?
Q.14 Select the most appropriate option that can Q.20 Select the option that expresses the given
substitute the underlined word in the given sentence in passive voice.
sentence. It is time to take tea.
One cannot exactly predict the way she behaves (a) It is time for the tea to be taken.
in public gatherings.
(b) It is time tea must have been taken.
(a) deliberate (b) precipitate
(c) It is time we should take the tea.
(c) prefigure (d) proliferate
(d) It is time the tea has to be taken by us.
Q.15 Select the word which means the same as the
group of words underlined in the given Comprehension:

h
sentence. In the following passage, some words have been
Vatsal is a lover and collector of books. deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the

s
most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
(a) anglophile (b) recluse
I know these authors to _____1_____ outstanding

i
(c) bibliophile (d) polyglot individuals and remarkable teachers and consultants

l
Q.16 Select the most appropriate idiom for the and have even_____2_____ them work their magic in

r
underlined segment in the following sentence. training seminars, but I didn’t know if they _____3_____

i
We should protect ourselves from jealous people. take this complex topic and fit into a book. They did. I

g
(a) High-spirited
(c) One trick pony

n
(b) Any Tom, Dick or Harry _____4_____ you to really dig into this material, to

s
(d) Green-eyed
Q.17 Select the most appropriate option that can
pause and think deeply about each part and how the
parts are _____5_____.

y
Q.21 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
substitute the underlined segment in the given

E b nt
blank 1.
sentence.
(a) be (b) been
The most important fruit in Kinnaur is apricot.
It is possible to get it at everyplace in huge (c) had (d) is
amount. Q.22 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(a) found for a huge amount everywhere blank (b)

a
(b) found everywhere in a huge amount (a) seen (b) seeing
(c) found everywhere with a huge amount (c) see (d) saw
Q.23 Select the most appropriate option to fill in

h
(d) find everywhere in a huge amount
blank (c)
Q.18 Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled
(a) had (b) are

s
order. Select the option that arranges the parts
in the correct order to form a meaningful (c) have (d) could
sentence. Q.24 Select the most appropriate option to fill in

a
A. fourth floor of blank (d)
B. nasty man named Mr. Douglas (a) contradict (b) deny

r
C. an apartment building
D. there is a very mean,

P
E. who lives on the
(a) D, B, E, A, C
(c) E, A, D, B, C
(b) B, C, A, D, E
(d) C, B, A, E, D
Answer Key
(c) encourage

(a) recalled
(c) jumbled
(d) think
Q.25 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank 5.
(b) sequenced
(d) tinkered

1. (b) 2. (b) 3. (c) 4. (a) 5. (c) 6. (d) 7. (d) 8. (d)


9. (c) 10. (c) 11. (c) 12. (b) 13. (d) 14. (c) 15. (c) 16. (d)
17. (b) 18. (a) 19. (a) 20. (a) 21. (a) 22. (a) 23. (d) 24. (c)
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Q.1 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the Q.7 Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled
underlined word in the given sentence. order. Arrange the parts in the correct order
It is a misconception that the more you learn, to form a meaningful sentence.
the more likely you are to succeed. P. and the impact of their
(a) Illusion (b) Hallucination Q. the authors’ journey of self-discovery
(c) Fallacy (d) Certainty R. the memoir explores
Q.2 Select the most appropriate synonym of the S. upbringing on their identity
(a) RQPS (b) RQSP

h
given word.
Colleague (c) QPSR (d) SPRQ

s
(a) Co-worker (b) Consult Q.8 The following sentence has been split into four
segments. Identify the segment that contains

i
(c) Distend (d) Exempt a grammatical error.
Q.3 Select the most appropriate synonym of the

l
I have read that / a Leaning Tower of Pisa is a /

r
underlined word. popular tourist attraction / in the world.

i
All the employees feel that continuing working (a) I have read that

g
there is perilous to their careers.
(b) a Leaning Tower of Pisa is a

s
(a) Convenient (b) Dangerous (c) popular tourist attraction

n
(c) Helpful (d) Suitable (d) in the world

E b nt y
Q.4 Parts of the following sentence have been
given as options. One of them may contain an
error. Select the option that contains the
error. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No
error’ as your answer.
Nobody from the gathering of odd people could
Q.9 Select the most appropriate meaning of the
given idiom.
Devil’s advocate
(a) One who takes an opposing position for the
sake of argument
(b) One who presents very logical arguments

a
guess the accident occurring blast.
(c) One who is very precise and accurate
(a) the accident occurring blast
(d) One who never argues
(b) Nobody from the gathering

h
Q.10 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
(c) No error underlined word in the following sentence.

s
(d) of odd people could guess The doctor assured the patient that the tumour
Q.5 Select the most appropriate homonym in the was benign and could be easily removed
context of the following sentence to fill in the (a) Favourable (b) Malignant

a
blank. (c) Sterile (d) Kind
The key was hanging on a ________by the door. Q.11 Select the most appropriate option that

r
(a) nail: to catch someone, especially when they
are doing something wrong, or guilty

P
(b) nail: a small metal spike, driven into wood
to join things together or to serve as a hook
(c) nail: a thin, hard area that covers the upper
side of the end of each finger and each toe
expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
The director hired the new employee after the
interview.
(a) The new employee will be hired by the
director after the interview.
(b) The new employee was hired by the director
after the interview.
(d) nail: to do something successfully
(c) The new employee is being hired by the
Q.6 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word. director after the interview.
(a) Obdurate (b) Cryptic (d) The new employee hired by the director after
(c) Surrugocy (d) Drastic the interview.

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Q.12 Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled or never at all.
order. Select the option that arranges the parts D. Some propose that survival post infection has
in the correct order to form a meaningful changed the mindset of people.
sentence.
(a) B, D, C, A (b) B, D, A, C
A. That the only true individual
(c) A, C, D, B (d) A, C, B, D
B. Is the holy man
Q.18 Select the most appropriate synonym of the
C. It has frequently been claimed underlined word.
D. Which the traditional society of India tolerates She was completely baffled by his strange
(a) D, C, A, B (b) C, A, D, B behaviour.
(c) A, B, D, C (d) C, D, A, B (a) confused (b) unfazed
Q.13 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word from the (c) relieved (d) angered
given sentence. Q.19 Select the option that expresses the given
Drunkeness, riot and brawling were the order, sentence in passive voice.
there, every night. The speech of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam influences
(a) Riot (b) Drunkeness young minds.

h
(c) Order (d) Brawling (a) Young minds get influenced by Dr. APJ Abdul
Q.14 Select the most appropriate option that can Kalam

s
substitute the underlined segment in the (b) Young minds were influenced by the speech
following sentence. of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam.

i
Can you please make sure that all the guest are

l r
gathered on the stage before the performance
begins?
(c) Young minds are influenced by the speech of
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam.
(d) The speech of Dr. APJ Adul Kalam is very

i
influencing.

g
(a) guest is gathered on
(b) guests are gathered in Q.20 Select the option that can be used as a one-

s
word substitute for the given group of words.
(c) guests are gathered by

n y
One who possesses outstanding technical ability
(d) guests is gathered by
in a particular art or field

E b nt
Q.15 Select the most appropriate meaning of the
(a) Virtuous (b) Virtuoso
given idiom.
(c) Gourmand (d) Amateur
Spill the beans
Comprehension:
(a) Open the flow of the stopped water
In the following passage some words have been
(b) Liberate the controlled emotions

a
deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the
(c) Distribute food grains freely most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
(d) Disclose the secrets accidentally Following in the footsteps of France, Italy has

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Q.16 Select the most appropriate option that can ________(1)________ a new tax to be ________(2)________
be used as a one-word substitute for the on large tech companies, a move that is likely to put

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underlined segment in the following sentence. more strain on the country’s relations with the USA.
The king’s coronation ceremony was a grand The Italian parliament has approved a 3% digital tax
affair, with all the nobles and dignitaries dressed on some digital revenue of technology companies that

a
in their finest insignia of royalty. make over $831 million in global revenue, including
at least $6 million in Italy. The tax ________(3)________

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(a) ornaments (b) regalia
similar to the one France implemented earlier this year,
(c) regals (d) spectres which has attracted ________(4)________ criticism from
the USA. According to a report in The Epoch Times,

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Q.17 Sentences of a paragraph are given below in
jumbled order. Select the option that arranges dozens of countries are working on proposals to change
the sentences in the correct order to form a corporate tax schemes to ________(5)________ money
meaningful and coherent paragraph. from tech firms that have users across the world, such
A. The post-COVID period has caused many as Facebook and Google’s parent company Alphabet
asymptomatic diseases. Q.21 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
B. Though it cannot be believed for sure; the blank number 1.
change in social life may be a major cause. (a) accepted (b) declined
C. These are people who suffered infection once (c) approved (d) favoured

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Q.22 Select the most appropriate option to fill in Q.24 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number (b) blank number (d)
(a) crossed (b) levied (a) severe (b) mild
(c) placed (d) exercised (c) critical (d) firm
Q.23 Select the most appropriate option to fill in Q.25 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number (c) blank number 5.
(a) are (b) is (a) take (b) remove
(c) were (d) have (c) seize (d) capture

Answer Key
1. (d) 2. (a) 3. (b) 4. (a) 5. (b) 6. (c) 7. (a) 8. (b)
9. (a) 10. (b) 11. (b) 12. (b) 13. (b) 14. (c) 15. (d) 16. (b)
17. (c) 18. (a) 19. (c) 20. (b) 21. (c) 22. (b) 23. (b) 24. (a)
25. (d)

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Q.1 Select the ANTONYM of the word dulcet to fill Q.6 Select the option that can be used as a one-
in the blank. word substitute for the given group of words.
He has ________ words for his opponents. The allowance which is paid to wife on legal
separation
(a) sweet (b) penurious
(a) Racisms (b) Dowry
(c) enliven (d) harsh
(c) Alimony (d) Money
Q.2 Select the option that has NO spelling or
grammatical errors. Q.7 Select the most appropriate idiom to fill in the
blank.

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(a) Although he had never traveled abroad
Never believe anything you hear from others. Try
before, Jack felt confident navigeting the
to get every bit of information _____________, if

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unfamiliar castoms and language. possible.

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(b) Although he had never travelled abroad (a) in the fast lane
before, Jack felt confident navigating the

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(b) straight from the horse’s mouth

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unfamiliar customs and language.
(c) down the line

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(c) Although he had never traveled abroad
(d) fair and square

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before, Jack felt confidant navigating the
unfamilliar customs and language. Q.8 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the

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given word from the following sentence.
(d) Although he had never traveled abroad

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before, Jack felt confident navigeting the Suspicious
Although the web server was problematic, Sudha

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unfamilliar castoms and language.
was certain that she will submit her form on the
Q.3 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
portal by evening.
given word.
(a) certain (b) problematic
Pernicious
(c) submit (d) portal
(a) Malicious (b) Wicked
Q.9 Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled

a
(c) Injurious (d) Compassionate order. Select the option that arranges the
Q.4 Select the most appropriate meaning of the parts in the correct order to form a meaningful

h
given idiom. sentence.
On the straight and narrow A. fan on because of B. covered the noise

s
(a) The unrefined and complicated C. he slept with the D. the heat, and that
(b) The straightforward and ethically acceptable E. of the baby crying
(a) B, A, D, C, E (b) D, B, E, A, C

a
(c) The honest but dubious
(d) The unpredictable though genuine (c) C, A, D, B, E (d) B, D, E, A, C

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Q.10 Select the option that can be used as a one-
Q.5 Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled
word substitute for the given group of words.
order. Arrange the parts in the correct order
A word or a phrase formed by rearranging a

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to form a meaningful sentence.
different word
A. a match
(a) Anaphora (b) Amateur
B. we need to establish
(c) Anagram (d) Accessible
C. and student’ needs
Q.11 Select the option that can be used as a one-
D. teaching methods word substitute for the given group of words.
E. between A group of fish swimming together
(a) CBADE (b) BECDA (a) Herd (b) Shoal
(c) BACDE (d) BAEDC (c) Flock (d) Mob

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given as options. Select the option that (d) Nelson Mandela was known to everybody.
contains an error. Q.19 Select the most appropriate homophones to
Sita spotted golden deer and requested Rama to fill in the blanks.
capture it. He was criticised for the ________ leadership of
(a) to capture it. (b) Sita spotted golden his team. His casual body language seemed
(c) deer and (d) requested Rama ________ for a leader.
Q.13 Parts of the following sentence have been (a) inapt; inapt (b) inapt; inept
given as options. Select the option that (c) inept; inapt (d) inept; inept
contains an error. Q.20 Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the
The committee was divided on the issue, and following sentence and select its correct
neither side were willing to compromise on the spelling from the given options.
compensation amount to be given. Factories have to follow a proper procedure to
(a) and neither side were willing to dispose of the hazerdous material.
(b) amount to be given (a) disspose (b) proceedure
(c) compromise on the compensation (c) hazardous (d) Factouries
(d) The committee was divided on the issue Comprehension:

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Q.14 Select the option that correctly expresses the In the following passage, some words have been
following sentence in active voice. deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the

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It has been done by them. most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
(a) They has done it. (b) They have done it. A pathogen is a 1_____________, virus, parasite or

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(c) They did it. (d) They had done it. fungus that can cause disease within the body. Each

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pathogen is made up of several subparts, usually

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Q.15 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
word given in brackets to fill in the blank. unique to that specific pathogen and the

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The sound of rain tapping against the window 2_____________ it causes. The subpart of a pathogen

g
was a ______________ (stimulating) melody, lulling that causes the formation of antibodies is called an

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him to sleep. 3________. The antibodies produced in response to the
pathogen’s antigen are an important part of the

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(a) Stressful (b) Troubling

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4___________ system. You can consider antibodies as
(c) Subduing (d) Harsh the 5_______ in your body’s defence system.

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Q.16 Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled Q.21 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
order. Arrange the parts in the correct order blank number 1.
to form a meaningful sentence.
(a) bacterium (b) medicine
A. one method of education
(c) potion (d) solution
B. would only produce one kind of man
Q.22 Select the most appropriate option to fill in

a
C. consists in the variety of which it is capable blank number (b)
D. but the great excellence of human nature (a) remedy (b) cure
(a) ACBD (b) ABDC (c) aftermath (d) disease

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(c) ACDB (d) ABCD Q.23 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
Q.17 Select the most appropriate synonym of the blank number (c)

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underlined word. (a) agent (b) infection
The decision of the committee may mitigate the (c) enzyme (d) antigen
growth of the organisation.

a
Q.24 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(a) Show (b) Accelerate blank number (d)
(c) Divert (d) Lessen

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(a) health (b) immune
Q.18 Select the option that expresses the given (c) antigen (d) nervous
sentence in passive voice.
Q.25 Select the most appropriate option to fill in

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Everybody knows Nelson Mandela. blank number 5.
(a) Nelson Mandela is known to everybody. (a) vulnerability (b) culprits
(b) Nelson Mandela can be known to everybody. (c) soldiers (d) loophole
Answer Key
1. (d) 2. (b) 3. (d) 4. (b) 5. (d) 6. (c) 7. (b) 8. (a)
9. (c) 10. (c) 11. (b) 12. (b) 13. (a) 14. (b) 15. (c) 16. (b)
17. (d) 18. (a) 19. (c) 20. (c) 21. (a) 22. (d) 23. (d) 24. (b)
25. (c)

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Q.1 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word. E. The director was shocked and vowed to
(a) Interrogation (b) Magistrate investigate the matter thoroughly.
(c) Preliminary (d) Diciplinary (a) CABDE (b) BCEDA
Q.2 Identity the correct spelling of the underlined (c) CDEAB (d) ABCDE
word. Q.6 Select the option that expresses the given
Those friends meet occassionaly. sentence in active voice.
(a) accationally (b) occasionally She is given proper guidance by her boss.

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(c) ocassionaly (d) occationally (a) Her boss will give her proper guidance.
Q.3 Parts of the following sentence have been (b) Her boss has given her proper guidance.

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given as options. One of them may contain an
error. Select the option that contains the (c) Her boss gave her proper guidance.

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error. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No (d) Her boss gives her proper guidance.

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error’ as your answer.

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Q.7 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
In this world of competitions, every one of us is given word.

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required to plan our course careful.

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Witty
(a) every one of us is required

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(a) Serious (b) Cynical
(b) No error

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(c) Callous (d) Giddy

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(c) In this world of competitions
(d) to plan our course careful Q.8 Select the most appropriate synonym of the

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underlined word in the given sentence.
Q.4 Select the most appropriate option that can
substitute the underlined segment in the given The children did not like the abominable table
sentence. manners of old aunt.
She makes sure that all the newly realised books (a) delectable (b) stringent
are available in her personal library. (c) obnoxious (d) inflexible

h a
(a) the newly released books
(b) the newly regaled books
(c) the newly relieved books
(d) the newly reverberated books
Q.9 Select the option that can be used as a one-
word substitute for the given group of words.
A person who believes that all events are
predetermined or subject to fate

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Q.5 Sentences of a paragraph are given below in (a) Fatalist (b) Credulous
jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the (c) Egotist (d) Aristocrat
correct order to form a meaningful and

a
coherent paragraph. Q.10 The following sentence has been divided into
A. The museum exhibit showcased an parts. One of them may contain an error.

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impressive collection of ancient artifacts.
B. Visitors from around the world came to

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marvel at the intricate carvings and delicate
pottery, each piece telling a story of the
people who had created it.
C. The museum’s director was proud of the
Select the part that contains the error from the
given options. The investigation conducting by
the research team / yielded statistically
significant results / providing substantial
evidence / to support the hypothesis.
(a) to support the hypothesis.
exhibit and the efforts his team had made to (b) yielded statistically significant results
curate it.
(c) providing substantial evidence
D. However, one day, a visitor claimed to
recognise a piece that had been stolen from (d) The investigation conducting by the research
his family’s home many years ago. team

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Q.11 Select the most appropriate meaning of the is an important step for potential investors to
given idiom. evaluate the viability and potential of the startup.
A hard nut to crack (a) Liability (b) Incredibility
(a) Any subject which several folks are talking (c) Feasibility (d) Extempore
about Q.17 Select the option that expresses the given
(b) Something that people believe or accept as sentence in passive voice.
true without questioning it Mr. Hamel teaches the boys.
(c) An excessive enthusiasm or rage about a (a) The boy’s are taught by Mr. Hamel.
minor matter (b) The boys are being taught by Mr. Hamel.
(d) A problem that is difficult to solve (c) The boys are taught by Mr. Hamel.
Q.12 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM to (d) The boys were taught by Mr. Hamel
replace the underlined word in the following
sentence. Q.18 Select the most appropriate idiom for the
following sentence.
Darwin drew our attention to the gradual
accumulation of unfavourable traits and its direct Her visits to her family are very rare because
relationship with the survival of those presumed she lives out of the country.
(a) Few and far between

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lucky species, which then serve as breeding
grounds for more desirable traits. (b) Egg on

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(a) advantageous (b) fulfilling (c) Beck and call
(c) steady (d) negative (d) All in all

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Q.13 Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled

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order. Arrange the parts in the correct order
to form a meaningful sentence.
Q.19 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
underlined word.
My friend believes in supernatural elements in

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P. Crane was the fourteenth child of a methodist

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the universe.
minister (a) Magical (b) Usual

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Q. born in Newark, New Jersey (c) Unkind (d) Unnatural

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R. who had signed the declaration of Q.20 The following sentence has been divided into
independence

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parts. One of them may contain an error.
S. who named him after an ancestor Select the part that contains the error from the
(a) PQSR (b) PQRS given options. If you don’t find any error, mark
(c) QPSR (d) QPRS ‘No error’ as your answer. It was Ravi, not his
Q.14 Select the appropriate ANTONYM of the friends, / who were shouting / at late hours last
night.

a
underlined word to fill in the blank.
Our administration uses _____ techniques to get (a) It was Ravi, not his friends,
their work done. They do not rely on overt (b) No error

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tactics. (c) who were shouting
(a) covert (b) apparent (d) at late hours last night.

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(c) clear (d) patent Comprehension:
Q.15 Select the most appropriate option that can In the following passage some words have been
substitute the underlined segment in the given

a
deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the
sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, alternatives given. Select the most appropriate
select ‘No substitution required’. If I was you,

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option for each blank.
I would not have appeared for the entrance Unemployment is a major issue in India that
exam. (1)________millions of people across the country.

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(a) would Despite being one of the fastest-growing economies in
(b) would have been the world, India has struggled to create (2)________jobs
(c) No substitution required to keep up with its rapidly expanding population. The
unemployment rate in India varies widely (3)________
(d) were different states and regions. Young people, in
Q.16 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the particular, face significant challenges in finding
underlined word in the following sentence. employment. Many are highly educated but lack the
Conducting in-depth research and analysis of a skills and experience needed to (4)________ in a highly
startup as part of creating an investment memo competitive job market. There are many factors

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contributing to the high levels of unemployment in Q.22 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
India. Some of these include a lack of investment in blank no. (b)
infrastructure, a mismatch between the skills of (a) enough (b) few
workers and the needs of employers, and a lack of
access to finance for small and mediumsized (c) many (d) little
businesses. The Indian government has launched Q.23 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
several initiatives to address the issue of blank no. (c)
unemployment in the country. These include programs (a) from (b) between
to support small businesses, increase investment in (c) across (d) amongst
infrastructure and provide vocational training to young
people. However, much more needs to be done to create Q.24 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank
sustainable, long-term employment opportunities for all no. (d)
Indians. Unemployment can have serious social and (a) expel (b) exaggerate
economic consequences, including poverty, crime and (c) expand (d) compete
social (5)________.
Q.25 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
Q.21 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.
blank no. 1.
(a) cohesion (b) stigma
(a) compromises (b) effects

h
(c) unrest (d) solidarity
(c) controls (d) affects

1. (d) 2.

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(b)

is 3. (d) 4.
Answer Key
(a) 5. (d) 6. (d) 7. (a) 8. (c)
9.
17.
25.
(a)
(c)
(c)
10.
18.
(d)
(a)

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11.
19.

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(b)
12.
20.
(a)
(c)
13.
21.
(c)
(d)
14.
22.
(a)
(a)
15.
23.
(d)
(c)
16.
24.
(b)
(d)

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Q.1 Select the most appropriate synonym of the (d) The students were not allowed to leave the
given word. lecture by the teacher
Makeshift Q.7 Select the most appropriate idiom for the
(a) Resourceful (b) Provisional underlined segment in the following sentence.
(c) Perpetual (d) Inconsiderate The servants know the secrets of the family they
Q.2 Select the most appropriate synonym of the are working for.
given word from the following sentence. (a) Ins and outs (b) Latin and Greek

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Ambitious
(c) Hornet’s nest (d) Long and short
He as pires to be a future diplomat but he will

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have to improve his decision-making skills. Q.8 The following sentence has been split into four
segments. Identify the segment that contains

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(a) aspires (b) improve
a grammatical error.
(c) decision (d) skills

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Washington Irving’s writing career started at /
Q.3 Select the most appropriate option that can
the tender age of nineteen when he joined / his

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substitute the underlined word in the given

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brother Peter’s newspaper The Morning Chronical
sentence.
/ as journalist.

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The fall of Ranjith for the petty material benefit
was really ignominious. (a) his brother Peter’s newspaper The Morning

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Chronical
(a) unfaltering (b) amusing

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(c) reprehensible (d) ignorable (b) Washington Irving’s writing career started at
Q.4 Select the option that can be used as a one- (c) as journalist
word substitute for the underlined group of (d) the tender age of nineteen when he joined
words. Q.9 Sentences of a paragraph are given below in
WHO is an organisation that raises money for a jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the

a
particular cause. correct order to form a meaningful and
(a) donation (b) volunteer coherent paragraph.

h
(c) charity (d) fundraiser A. Isabel saw a strange rabbit running through
Q.5 Select the most appropriate option that can the bushes.

s
substitute the underlined words in the given B. Following it, she found a door which she
sentence. opened with the help of keys.
The new restaurant is more better than the old one. C. After that, she felt a strange sensation in her
(a) most better

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(c) much more better (d) the best
Q.6 Select the option that expresses the given
sentence in passive voice.
body.
D. She thought as if she was in a dream.
(a) CDAB (b) DCAB

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(c) BCDA (d) ABCD
The teacher did not allow the students to leave
the lecture. Q.10 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
word in brackets to fill in the blank.
(a) The students are not allowed to leave the
lecture. After the rain stopped, the air smelled fresh and
clean, and the sun _______________ (stared) out
(b) The students had not been allowed to leave
from behind the clouds.
the lecture by the teacher.
(c) The students had not allowed the teacher to (a) peeked (b) observed
leave the lecture. (c) spied (d) surveyed

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Q.11 Select the most appropriate homophone to fill guidelines to prevent the spread of the Covid-19
in the blank. epidemic.
Developers ___________ the old buildings on the (a) A large number of people or animals suffering
site to make way for new construction. from the same disease at the same time
(a) raze (b) rays (b) An infection which is caused by viruses
(c) raise (d) rase (c) An infection that spreads slowly
Q.12 Sentences of a paragraph are given below in (d) A disease which lasts for more than fifty years
jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the Q.18 Select the most appropriate option that
correct order to form a meaningful and expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
coherent paragraph.
The professor assigns the homework every week.
A. The new movie was highly anticipated by fans
(a) The homework is assigning by the professor
of the franchise.
every week.
B. As the lights dimmed, the audience grew quiet
(b) The homework will be assigned by the
in anticipation.
professor every week.
C. The movie began with an exciting action
(c) The homework assigns by the professor every
sequence that had the audience on the edge
week.

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of their seats.
(d) The homework is assigned by the professor
D. The movie theatre was packed with people
every week.

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eager to see it.
Q.19 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

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(a) CBDA (b) BCDA
The Special Task Force will conduct a thorough
(c) ADBC (d) DBAC

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probe in the land scam case which has Mr.
Q.13 Select the correctly spelt word. Lakhan Lal as the prime akused.

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(a) Suspicion (b) Susspicion

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(a) Scam (b) Prime
(c) Susppicion (d) Suspicon (c) Thorough (d) Akused

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Q.14 Select the most appropriate idiom for the
underlined segment in the following sentence.
Q.20 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM to
substitute the underlined word in the given

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Shruti is a strange person because of her sentence.
attitude. The newly selected secretary of the party has a/
(a) A one man (b) A scarlet woman an impeccable image among the public.
(c) Queer fish (d) A straw man (a) Refurbished (b) Blemished
Q.15 Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled (c) Irresistible (d) Arbitrary

a
order. Select the option that arranges the parts Comprehension:
in the correct order to form a meaningful
In the following passage, some words have been
sentence.
deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the

h
A. the importance most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
B. to be treated

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Upgrading the higher education sector especially in
C. of treating other people terms of patents filed and cutting-edge research output
D. now he knows is (1)______ in improving India’s global ranking. Our

a
E. as he would like sustainable (2)______ development depends on human
resources. A quality higher education base is essential
(a) D, A, C, E, B (b) B, D, C, A, E

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to reap the full benefits of our demographic dividend.
(c) C, D, B, A, E (d) C, E, B, A, D In higher education, the strategies of the 12th plan
Q.16 Select the option that can be used as a one- (3)______ on technical education, distance learning,

(a) Democracy
(c) Republic
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word substitute for the given group of words.
A form of government in which power is held by
the nobility
(b) Aristocracy
(d) Nobility
Q.17 Choose the correct meaning of the underlined
quality research, infrastructure, faculty, and
curriculum content. (4)______ efforts of the government
departments and the private sector are needed to
(5)______ the plan’s educational goals.
Q.21 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number 1.
word in the given sentence. (a) unrequired (b) deserving
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Q.22 Select the most appropriate option to fill in Q.24 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number (b) blank number (d)
(a) social (b) economic (a) Sustained (b) Compromised
(c) psychological (d) political (c) Coordinated (d) Gathered
Q.23 Select the most appropriate option to fill in Q.25 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number (c) blank number 5.
(a) understand (b) attend (a) remain (b) realise
(c) divert (d) focus (c) conclude (d) conduct
Answer Key
1. (b) 2. (a) 3. (c) 4. (d) 5. (b) 6. (d) 7. (a) 8. (c)
9. (d) 10. (a) 11. (a) 12. (c) 13. (a) 14. (c) 15. (a) 16. (b)
17. (a) 18. (d) 19. (d) 20. (b) 21. (d) 22. (a) 23. (d) 24. (c)
25. (b)

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09/08/2023 Shift-II
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Q.1 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the (a) Flogging a dead horse
given word. (b) Gliding the pill
Contemplate (c) Falling flat
(a) Ruminate (b) Disregard (d) Going with his tail between his legs
(c) Meditate (d) Retract Q.6 Parts of the following sentence have been
Q.2 Select the most appropriate option that can given as options. Select the option that
substitute the underlined segment in the given contains an error.
sentence.

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There was a saying that they’re their own
I have the bestest placement offer among all my enemies with negligble reason to be shared.
classmates. (a) There (b) negligble
(a) the best
(c) more good

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(d) good
(c) they’re (d) their
Q.7 Select the most appropriate synonym of the

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Q.3 Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined word in the given sentence.
given idiom. During lockdown, the government and NGOs

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Fallen flat tried their best to look after people who were

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(a) To do something ultimately

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(b) To fail or be ineffective

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destitute.
(a) impoverished
(c) haughty
(b) elite
(d) patriotic

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(c) To resolve
Q.8 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

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(d) To fallon the ground
Q.4 Sentences of a paragraph are given below in (a) Acquiesce (b) Artificial
jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the (c) Conscientious (d) Mischievious
correct order to form a meaningful and Q.9 Select the most appropriate option that can
coherent paragraph. substitute the underlined words in the
A. Some residents saw this as an opportunity following sentence.

character.

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for growth and prosperity, while others feared
that it would destroy the town’s unique

B. The small town of Millfield was known for its


The people who live here have had the same kind
of lifestyle until hundreds of years.
(a) through hundreds of year
(b) for hundreds of years

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charming Main Street, where locals and (c) although hundreds of years
visitors alike could stroll among the quaint
(d) since hundreds of year
shops and cafes.
Q.10 Select the option that expresses the given

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C. The debate grew heated, and tensions rose sentence in active voice.
as the town struggled to decide its future.

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Was the book written by an unknown author?
D. One day, a large corporation announced its
(a) Did the book write an unknown author?
plans to build a massive shopping centre on
(b) Was the book not written by an unknown

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the outskirts of town.
author?
(a) BDAC (b) CBDA
(c) Was the unknown author reading the book?
(c) DCBA (d) BACD
(d) Did an unknown author write the book?
Q.5 Select the most appropriate idiom for the
given situation. Q.11 Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word in the given sentence.
Mayank was speaking a lot about honesty, but
He was put behind bars for his act of forgery.
when Rita reminded him about the money paid
to him for the work, he behaved cowardly and (a) murdering (b) counterfeiting
left the place. (c) coaxing (d) embezzling

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Q.12 Select the most appropriate synonym of the All colleagues of Rohit except Joseph have
given word. commemorated the elective courses they are
Indispensable planning to offer.
(a) Memorable (b) Eternal (a) have considered the elective courses
(c) Essential (d) Forceful (b) have castigated the elective courses
Q.13 Select the option that can be used as a one- (c) have constipated the elective courses
word substitute for the given group of words. (d) have commiserated the elective courses
An amount of money that is paid at one time Comprehension:
(a) Advanced amount (b) Credit In the following passage, some words have been
(c) Lump sum (d) Mortgage deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the
Q.14 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
underlined word in the given sentence. Speech is a great (1)________ , but it can be a great
Your views related to morality are outdated and curse, for, while it helps us to make our desire and
puritanical. intentions known to our fellows, it can also, if we use
(a) orthodox (b) prudish it carelessly, make our attitude completely
(c) permissive (d) blasphemous misunderstood. A slip of the (2)________ , the use of
an unusual or an ambiguous word, and so on, may
Q.15 Select the most appropriate option that
create an enemy where we had hoped to win a friend.

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expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
Again, different classes of people use different
The company will release the new product next (3)________ , and the ordinary speech of an educated

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month. man may strike an uneducated listener as showing
(a) The new product will be released by the pride. Unwittingly, we may use a word which bears a

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company next month. different meaning for our listener from what it does to

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(b) The new product will release by the company

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men of our own class. Thus, speech is not a gift to
next month. use lightly without thought, but one which demands

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(c) The new product will be releasing by the (4)________ handling; only a fool will express himself

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company next month. alike to all kinds and conditions of men. Thus, speech

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(d) The new product is released by the company is a valuable gift but if not used in a proper way , may
next month cause misunderstanding. Since different classes use

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Q.16 Select the option that can be used as a one-
word substitute for the underlined group of

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words in the following sentence.
She is really interested in the study of religion.
(a) theology
(c) lexicography
(b) philology
(d) psephology
Q.18 Select the most appropriate option that can
different words, we must use speech carefully to avoid
being (5)________ .
Q.21 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number 1.
(a) blessing
(c) protection
(b) articulation
(d) art
Q.22 Select the most appropriate option to fill in

a
be used as a one-word substitute for the blank number (b)
underlined segment in the following sentence. (a) tongue (b) ear
The basketball player was a formidable opponent (c) word (d) pen

hands equally well.


(a) equipoised
(c) ambidextrous

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because he was able to use both his left and right

(b) dexterous
(d) ambivalent
Q.23 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number (c)
(a) context
(c) meanings
(b) reference
(d) vocabularies

a
Q.19 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the Q.24 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
given word. blank number (d)

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Harmony (a) firm (b) attentive
(a) Uniformity (b) Cognizance (c) careful (d) serious
(c) Discordance (d) Relegation Q.25 Select the most appropriate option to fill in

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Q.20 Select the most appropriate option to blank number 5.
substitute the underlined segment in the (a) praised (b) criticised
following sentence. (c) misunderstood (d) condemned
Answer Key
1. (b) 2. (a) 3. (b) 4. (a) 5. (d) 6. (b) 7. (a) 8. (d)
9. (b) 10. (d) 11. (b) 12. (c) 13. (c) 14. (c) 15. (a) 16. (a)
17. (c) 18. (c) 19. (c) 20. (a) 21. (a) 22. (a) 23. (d) 24. (c)
25. (c)

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09/08/2023 Shift-III
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Q.1 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word. (c) Let me have read the book.
(a) Ambassador (b) Architecture (d) Let me please read the book.
(c) Awful (d) Accomodate Q.8 Select the most appropriate meaning of the
Q.2 Parts of the following sentence have been given idiom.
given as options. Select the option that Have a bash
contains an error. (a) to betray a close friend
The government has been accused in not doing (b) to make an attempt
enough to combat climate change. (c) to spoil a moment

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(a) climate change. (b) accused in (d) to put something on hold
(c) The government (d) enough to combat Q.9 Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled

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Q.3 Select the most appropriate synonym of the order. Select the option that arranges the
parts in the correct order to form a meaningful

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underlined word.
The transient rains have caused harm to the sentence.

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crops in the north. A. said that they are
(a) Perpetual (b) Long B. hear this news
(c) Fleeting

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(d) Stable
Q.4 Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled

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order, except the first part. Arrange the parts
C. very sorry to
D. Catherine and David
(a) C, D, B, A (b) D, A, C, B

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in the correct order to form a meaningful (c) B, D, C, A (d) A, C, D, B
sentence. Q.10 The following sentence has been divided into

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It is… parts. One of them may contain an error.
A. who are continually trying to improve Select the part that contains the error from the
B. not the least talented given options. If you don’t find any error, mark
C. their dialogue skills, ‘No error’ as your answer.
The food container / is not enough big to meet /
D. the most talented people

a
the demands of the affected people.
(a) DACB (b) BADC
(a) No error
(c) CDBA (d) ABDC
(b) is not enough big to meet

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Q.5 Select the most appropriate option that can
(c) The food container
replace the underlined part of the following
(d) the demands of the affected people.

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sentence.
Q.11 Select the most appropriate idiom for the
It has been raining from morning.
underlined segment in the following sentence.
(a) for (b) though
Meera is not qualified much but has the art of

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(c) since (d) till speaking.
Q.6 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the (a) Gift of the gab (b) Hope against hope

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given word from the following sentence. (c) An acid tongue (d) A lick of paint
Decent Q.12 Select the most appropriate option that can

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My father taught me to be true and ethical in substitute the underlined segment in the
business as dishonesty leads to downfall. following sentence.
(a) dishonesty (b) ethical The number of seats in the movie theatre were
(c) downfall (d) true reduced to comply with the new social distancing
Q.7 Select the option that expresses the given guidelines.
sentence in active voice. (a) in the movie theatre was reduced
Let the book be read by me. (b) in the movie theatre were being reduced
(a) Let me read the book. (c) of the movie theatre were reduced
(b) Let me had read the book. (d) in the movie theatre are reduced

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Q.13 Parts of the following sentence have been Q.20 Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given as options. Select the option that underlined word in the given sentence.
contains an error. His conceit prevented him from accepting any
The lack of mutual bonding was conspicuous criticism, even if it was meant to be constructive.
from their shody body language in the marriage (a) prejudice (b) modesty
party. (c) cowardice (d) egotism
(a) conspicuous (b) shody Comprehension:
(c) marriage (d) mutual In the following passage, some words have been
Q.14 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the
underlined word in the given sentence. most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Many confessed after the physical torture by the Ancient coins are a fascinating (1)_______________into
cops. the past, providing insight into the culture, economy
(a) Revealed (b) Recognised and politics of ancient civilisations. Coins were first
(c) Acknowledged (d) Denied invented in the 7th century BCE, and the use of coins
Q.15 Select the most appropriate option that can spread rapidly throughout the ancient world, and many
substitute the underlined words in the given civilisations minted their own unique coins with
sentence. (2)___________ designs and symbols. One of the most
Our former minister Mr. Sikhar is in the running significant aspects of ancient coins is the information

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from Shrinet Nagar for the post of Member of they provide. Coins often bear the images and
Legislative Assembly. inscriptions of rulers, which can provide clues about

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(a) contesting the elections their (3)____________ and the values they held. They
(b) making laws can also reveal information about trade and commerce,

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(c) teaching students as well as the materials and technology used in coin
minting. The craftsmanship and attention to detail in

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(d) giving speeches

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these coins are a (4)______________ to the skill and
Q.16 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the creativity of ancient artists. While many ancient coins

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given word.

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are now rare and valuable collector’s items, they were
Affliction once a common form of currency used in everyday

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(a) Predicament (b) Mortgage transactions. Their ubiquity and durability have

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(c) Jeopardy (d) Consolation allowed them to survive for centuries, providing a

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Q.17 Select the option that expresses the following window into the past for future generations to explore

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sentence in active voice. and (5)____________.
The tickets had already been booked by my Q.21 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
friend. blank 1.
(a) My friend already booked the tickets. (a) interference (b) hint
(b) The tickets had already booked my friend. (c) divergence (d) glimpse
Q.22 Select the most appropriate option to fill in

a
(c) My friend had already booked the tickets.
(d) My friend has already booked the tickets. blank (b)
Q.18 Select the most appropriate option that can (a) intricate (b) casual

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substitute the underlined words in the given (c) tangled (d) elementary
sentence. Q.23 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank (c)

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She has gone to the stationery store to buy a
scissor. (a) nature (b) reign
(a) buying a pair of scissors (c) performance (d) inactivity

a
(b) buy a scissors Q.24 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(c) buy a pair of scissors blank (d)

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(d) buy a pair of scissor (a) refusal (b) commitment
Q.19 Select the most appropriate synonym of the (c) confusion (d) testament
given word. Q.25 Select the most appropriate option to fill in

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Prolific blank 5.
(a) Productive (b) Lazy (a) replenish (b) worship
(c) Unproductive (d) Unsuccessful (c) favour (d) appreciate
Answer Key
1. (d) 2. (b) 3. (c) 4. (a) 5. (c) 6. (a) 7. (a) 8. (b)
9. (b) 10. (b) 11. (a) 12. (a) 13. (b) 14. (d) 15. (a) 16. (d)
17. (c) 18. (c) 19. (a) 20. (d) 21. (d) 22. (a) 23. (b) 24. (d)
25. (d)

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09/08/2023 Shift-IV
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Q.1 Select the most appropriate option that can (b) Still waters run deep.
substitute the underlined segment in the given (c) Haste is waste.
sentence.
(d) Wisdom is too high for a fool.
Sheela tried for argue with him though she knew
that it was of no use. Q.7 Select the option that expresses the given
(a) to argue with him (b) of argue with him sentence in passive voice.
(c) in argue with him (d) on argue with him The garment business has made Archie rich.
Q.2 Select the most appropriate idiom for the (a) Archie has been made rich by the garment
given situation.

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Don’t annoy or irritate Raghav, otherwise he will
oppose our proposal in the meeting.
business.
(b) Archie have been made rich by the garment
business.

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(a) Pass the buck (c) Archie had been made rich by the garment

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(b) Pour oil on troubled water business.
(c) Rub in the wrong way

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(d) Loose the ground

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Q.3 Select the ANTONYM of the word repel to fill
(d) Archie is made rich by the garment business.
Q.8 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
word given in brackets to fill in the blank.
in the blank.

party.

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Her bright blue eyes ________ everyone in the
The ________ (chill) of the sun on his face was a
welcome respite from the chilly morning air.

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(a) glow (b) blush
(a) disgust (b) vacillate
(c) warmth (d) brightness
(c) attract (d) amenable
Q.9 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
Q.4 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
given word. (a) Infer (b) Neutral

a
Ludicrous (c) Apprehensive (d) Maintanence
(a) Ridiculous (b) Insane Q.10 Parts of the following sentence have been
(c) Wise (d) Pathetic given as options. One of them may contain an

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Q.5 Select the most appropriate option that error. Select the option that contains the
expresses the given sentence in active voice. error. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No

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The car was manufactured by the company in a error’ as your answer.
factory overseas. By virtue off the power given to the leader, the

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(a) The factory overseas was used by the followers accepted his decision.
company to manufacture the car. (a) No error

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(b) The company manufactured the car in a (b) By virtue off
factory overseas.
(c) the power given to the leader

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(c) The car was being manufactured by the
company in a factory overseas. (d) the followers accepted his decision
(d) The car was manufactured in a factory Q.11 Select the most appropriate synonym of the
overseas by the company underlined word.
Q.6 Select the most appropriate idiom for the Education gives people the knowledge and skills
given statement. they need to stay healthy, get jobs and foster
Doing things in a hurry does not give fruitful tolerance.
results. (a) entrench (b) distrust
(a) Nothing succeeds like success. (c) lethargy (d) endurance

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Q.12 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the Q.18 Parts of the following sentence have been
underlined word. given as options. Select the option that
The doctor reassured Raman that the lump was contains an error.
benign, which brought immense relief to both him The team of scientists were conducting
and his family. experiments to test their hypothesis.
(a) Harsh (b) Rugged (a) experiments to test
(c) Malignant (d) Healthy (b) The team of scientists
Q.13 Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled (c) their hypothesis
order. Arrange the parts in the correct order (d) were conducting
to form a meaningful sentence. Q.19 Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled
A. disrupted, posing major threats to progress order. Arrange the parts in the correct order
to form a meaningful sentence.
B. global health systems have been
P. due to the lofty hilly terrain, curves and cliffs
C. health services have been
Q. the route to Badrinath
D. overwhelmed and many essential
R. is one of the most arduous one
E. in fighting other deadly diseases
S. amidst the most scenically beautiful place on

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(a) BECDA (b) EADCB the earth
(c) BDCAE (d) DEABC (a) QRPS (b) QSPR

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Q.14 Select the most appropriate option that can (c) PRSQ (d) PQRS
substitute the underlined segment in the

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Q.20 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
following sentence. given word.

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As the orchestra began to play, the audience was Fixation
transported to another world,

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(a) Formulation (b) Indifference
enthralled by the psychological effects of the

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(c) Inclination (d) Reformation
music and the skill of the musicians, who

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performed each note with precision and passion. Comprehension:

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(a) influenced by the overall scenario In the following passage, some words have been

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deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the
(b) impacted by feelings

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most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
(c) swept away by the emotive power The solar system is made up of the sun, planets,
(d) taken in by the effect on emotions moons, asteroids, and comets that 1._____________
Q.15 Select the option that can be used as a one- around it. Its mysteries and wonders have captured
word substitute for the given group of words. the imagination of people from all walks of life, and it
continues to be an area of active research and

a
A person who is against the use of violence and exploration. The sun is at the centre of the solar system
war to settle disputes and is the largest object in it. The eight planets in the
(a) Fatalist (b) Hedonist solar system, (b)___________ Earth, orbit around the

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(c) Pacifist (d) Misogynist sun in nearly circular paths. While the sun is at the
centre of the solar system and dominates its
Q.16 Identity the correct spelling of the underlined word.

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gravitational pull, each planet has its own unique set
Alcohol causes intocsication. of characteristics that makes it a fascinating object to
(a) intoxication (b) intaxicasion study. Each planet in the solar system has unique

a
characteristics and features. (c)_____________ planets,
(c) entoxkation (d) intakcication
such as Mercury and Venus, are small and rocky, while
Q.17 Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled

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others, like Jupiter and Saturn, are much larger and
order. Arrange the parts in the correct order made up mostly of gas. The outer planets, Uranus and
to form a meaningful sentence. Neptune, are (d)_________ as ‘ice giants’ because they

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P. so they design the advertisement of products contain more water, ammonia, and methane than the
in such a way gas giants. In addition to the planets, the solar system
also has numerous moons, asteroids, and comets.
Q. the main target consumers of food companies
These objects provide important 5._______ about the
R. that consumers are stimulated to buy them formation and evolution of the solar system.
repeatedly Q.21 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
S. are children and youth of the country blank 1.
(a) QRSP (b) RPQS (a) form (b) orbit
(c) PRQS (d) QSPR (c) stick (d) fly

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Q.22 Select the most appropriate option to fill in Q.24 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank (b) blank (d)
(a) excluding (b) diluting (a) classified (b) magnified
(c) dissolving (d) including (c) restricted (d) indulged
Q.23 Select the most appropriate option to fill in Q.25 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank (c) blank 5.
(a) Few (b) Some (a) sets (b) derivations
(c) Many (d) A lot (c) clues (d) biases
Answer Key
1. (a) 2. (c) 3. (c) 4. (c) 5. (b) 6. (c) 7. (a) 8. (c)
9. (d) 10. (b) 11. (d) 12. (c) 13. (c) 14. (c) 15. (c) 16. (a)
17. (d) 18. (d) 19. (a) 20. (b) 21. (b) 22. (d) 23. (b) 24. (a)
25. (c)

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Q.1 Select the most appropriate option to fill in The murder of a king
the blank. (a) Sacrilege (b) Rebel
I can’t _______ this heat anymore. (c) Reticule (d) Regicide
(a) beer (b) bare Q.8 Parts of the following sentence have been
(c) bear (d) bier given as options. Select the option that
Q.2 Select the most appropriate option that can contains an error.
substitute the underlined segment in the This region was struck by unusual wave of

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following sentence. violence last year.
I need to put out my clothes before I leave for (a) was struck by unusual

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work this morning otherwise, I will be restless (b) wave of violence
when I return.

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(c) This region
(a) need for put out (b) need to put in

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(d) last year.

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(c) need to put off (d) need to put away
Q.9 Parts of the following sentence have been

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Q.3 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given as options. One of them may contain an

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given word. error. Select the option that contains the

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Precise error. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No

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(a) Vague (b) General error’ as your answer.
(c) Accurate

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Q.4 Select the most appropriate synonym for the
underlined word in the following sentence.
She’s so benevolent that she can’t even harm a
fly, let alone hurting someone.
With reference of your letter, the organisation
wishes to hire you for the security services.
(a) With reference of your letter
(b) for the security services
(c) the organisation wishes to hire you

a
(a) Gloomy (b) Unfortunate (d) No error
(c) Grudging (d) Compassionate Q.10 Select the correct spelling of the underlined
Q.5 Select the most appropriate idiom for the word in the given sentence.

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underlined words in the given sentence.
Playing fantasy games on internet is an easy way
to make money quickly but it’s risky.
(a) in for a penny in for a pound
Incidently, I happened to bump into my childhood
friend at the airport yesterday.
(a) Incidantly
(c) Incidantally
(b) Incidentaly
(d) Incidentally

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(b) not fair and square
(c) making a quick buck
(d) bigger fish to fry
Q.11 Select the option that expresses the given
sentence in passive voice.
The boy will bring the coffee.
(a) The coffee will be brought by the boy.

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Q.6 Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word in the given sentence. (b) The coffee will have been brought by the boy.
I am in a difficult predicament as I have two (c) The coffee would have been brought by the
offers at a time. boy.
(a) Dilemma (b) Success (d) The coffee must have been brought by the boy
(c) Offer (d) Advantage Q.12 Select the correctly spelt word.
Q.7 Select the option that can be used as a one- (a) Recommend (b) Recemmend
word substitute for the given group of words. (c) Reccommend (d) Reccomend

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Q.13 Select the option that expresses the given Q.19 Select the most appropriate synonym of the
sentence in active voice. underlined word.
The dog was run over by a truck. The Sustainable Development Goals are a call for
(a) A truck had run over the dog. action by all countries—poor, rich and middle-
income—to promote prosperity while protecting
(b) A truck runs over the dog.
the planet.
(c) A truck has run over the dog. (a) conceal (b) holistic
(d) A truck ran over the dog (c) growl (d) boost
Q.14 Select the most appropriate synonym of the Q.20 Select the most appropriate option that can
underlined word. substitute the underlined segment in the
Demand for water is also rapidly rising due to following sentence.
population growth, urbanisation and increasing As the storm raged outside, the children huddled
pressures from the agriculture and energy sector. together under blankets, listening to the sound
(a) promptly (b) luxuriously of the rain hitting the windows hard and hoping
(c) leisurely (d) hopefully that the power wouldn’t go out.
Q.15 Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled (a) climbing up to the windows

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order. Select the option that arranges the parts (b) setting off the windows
in the correct order to form a meaningful (c) pounding against the windows

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sentence. (d) beating off the windows

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contract In the following passage, some words have been

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B. Other types of feudalism was the relation

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C. The principal difference between Indian and

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D. Between lord and vassal, established in this
deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the
most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Once king Krishnadeva Raya (1)______ a parrot of

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case which he was excessively fond. He kept it in a silver

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cage and fed it fruits and nuts and anything else the
(a) B, D, A, C (b) C, B, D, A

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bird asked for. The parrot longed for freedom and often
(c) B, A, D, C (d) C, B, A, D

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asked for it, but the king would always reply, “Ask for
Q.16 Select the most appropriate idiom for the anything else.” One day, the parrot said to the king,
following statement. “Give me freedom and I’II give you three (2)_____ advice
We should be together to fight any danger. that could be of great benefit to you.” The king loved
Otherwise, separately, we won’t be able to fight. the parrot, but he loved money (3)_____. The parrot
said, “Never believe everything that is told to you. What

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(a) Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
you don’t know is that I’ve two priceless gems in my
(b) A full purse makes the mouth speak. stomach,” said the bird. “Two priceless gems,” echoed
(c) United we stand, divided we fall.

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the king, “Oh, what a fool I was to set you free! I’II
(d) Well begun is half done. regret this for the rest of my life!” I (4)_____ you never
to grieve over losses but here you are grieving over

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Q.17 Select the option that can be used as a one-
word substitute for the given group of words. losing me,” said the parrot, “I advised you never to
believe everything you hear, but you immediately
One who is new to some trade or profession

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believed me when I told you I had two gems in my
(a) Novice (b) Philistine stomach. (5)____ I have survived if I really had two

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(c) Martyr (d) Omnipresent gems in my stomach?” My third advice is, “Listen, learn
Q.18 Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled to listen with your mind instead of just with your ears.”
Saying these words, the parrot flew away.

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order. Arrange the parts in the correct order
to form a meaningful sentence. Q.21 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
A. and he shone like a beacon blank number 1.
(a) has (b) had
B. but also for the whole world
(c) have (d) will have
C. our country gave birth to a mighty soul
Q.22 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
D. not only for India
blank number (b)
(a) DBCA (b) ACDB (a) digit of (b) number of
(c) CADB (d) ADBC (c) pieces of (d) quantity of

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Q.23 Select the most appropriate option to fill in (a) have advised (b) advised
blank number (c) (c) advise (d) did advised
(a) most (b) better Q.25 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(c) extra (d) more blank number 5.
Q.24 Select the most appropriate option to fill in (a) Can (b) May
blank number (d) (c) Might (d) Could
Answer Key
1. (c) 2. (d) 3. (c) 4. (d) 5. (c) 6. (a) 7. (c) 8. (a)
9. (a) 10. (d) 11. (a) 12. (a) 13. (d) 14. (a) 15. (b) 16. (c)
17. (a) 18. (c) 19. (d) 20. (c) 21. (b) 22. (c) 23. (d) 24. (b)
25. (d)

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Q.1 Select the most appropriate option to fill in Q.7 The following sentence has been split into four
the blank. segments. Identify the segment that contains
My cousin owns a shop of food __________. a grammatical error.
(a) additives (b) addetivis Can you please / pass me a sweater? / It’s going
(c) aditives (d) addetives to be / the cold day today.
Q.2 Select the most appropriate option to (a) Can you please (b) the cold day today
substitute the underlined segment in the (c) It’s going to be (d) pass me a sweater?
following sentence. Q.8 Select the most appropriate option that can

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The newly admitted students has been given a substitute the underlined words in the
pair of uniforms by the management. following sentence.

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(a) are been given a pair The health-care system is in transition at those

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(b) has given a pair moment.
(c) have been given a pair (a) at that moments (b) at the moment

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(d) have being given a pair

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Q.3 Select the most appropriate option that can
substitute the underlined words in the given
(c) at a moments (d) at these moment
Q.9 Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled
order. Arrange the parts in the correct order

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sentence. to form a meaningful sentence.
Are you sure you have go to drop her at the

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A. groups such as migrants and

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airport?
B. collecting data on vulnerable population

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(a) you will go to
C. persons with disabilities is crucial
(b) you should have to go to
D. understanding who are being left behind
(c) you had to go to
E. in identifying the challenges they face and
(d) you might go to
(a) EADCB (b) CABED
Q.4 Select the most appropriate synonym of the
(c) BACED (d) DACBE

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given word.
Survey Q.10 Select the most appropriate meaning of the
(a) Disregard (b) Slothful homonym in the context of the following

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sentence to fill in the blank.
(c) Scrutinise (d) Apathy
They do not say anything but stalk furiously out
Q.5 Select the most appropriate idiom for the

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of the room.
underlined segment in the following sentence.
Rohit is very mischievous and always annoys his ‘Stalk’ here means __________.
teachers. (a) the stem or main axis of a plant

a
(a) Gets in his teacher’s hair

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(b) Puts his shoulders to the wheel
(c) A storm in a tea cup
(d) Leads up the garden path
(b) to walk in an angry or proud way
(c) to go through an area in search of prey
(d) recur constantly and spontaneously

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Q.11 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
Q.6 Select the most appropriate option that can underlined word.
substitute the underlined segment in the given The Tokyo Games accelerated energy policies in
sentence. Japan, demonstrating how they could make steps
Pooja could feel the anger building off inside her. towards a low-carbon economy by powering the
(a) building upon inside her athletes’ village with hydrogen from clean, green
(b) building of inside her sources.
(c) building on inside her (a) inspiring (b) exploring
(d) building up inside her (c) collating (d) hiding

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Q.12 Select the option that expresses the given Australia.
sentence in active voice. (a) It is hoped that the match against Australia
The guilty are punished by the judge. shall be won by us.
(a) The judge is punishing the guilty. (b) It is expected that the match against
(b) The judge punishes the guilty. Australia should be won by us.
(c) The judge has been punishing the guilty. (c) It is hoped that the match against Australia
was won by us.
(d) The judge has punished the guilty.
(d) It is sure that the match against Australia
Q.13 The following sentence has been split into four
was won by us
segments. Identify the segment that contains
a grammatical error. Q.19 Select the appropriate ANTONYM of the
underlined word to fill in the blank.
Can you please / open a door? / I can hear /
somebody knocking. The flow of the river is very rapid now. Let’s go
in when it’s a little _________.
(a) Can you please (b) somebody knocking
(a) fast (b) quick
(c) I can hear (d) open a door?
(c) delayed (d) slow
Q.14 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
the blank. Q.20 Select the most appropriate synonym of the

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word ‘Flung’ from the given sentence.
She suffered an emotional ___________ after the
death of her husband in a road accident. The entrepreneur’s innovative strategies propelled

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his startup to success.
(a) turbulense (b) terbulense

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(a) Strategies (b) Innovative
(c) toorbulence (d) turbulence

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(c) Success (d) Propelled

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order. Select the option that arranges the parts Comprehension:

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in the correct order to form a meaningful In the following passage, some words have been
sentence.

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A. although many scholars believe that

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deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the
most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Primitive cultures are those that exist in societies that

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B. no records of such a commission from
Francesco exist, have not yet developed advanced technology or complex

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social (1)_______________. These cultures are often
C. the painting depicts Lisa Gherardini, wife of
characterised by their close relationship with the
the Florentine merchant Francesco del
natural world. Despite being considered ‘primitive’,
Giocondo,
these cultures have a rich history and a unique way
D. and the sitter has never been conclusively of life that is (2)____________ studying and preserving.
identified These cultures often have a deep understanding of the
(a) D, C, B, A
(c) B, D, A, C

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(b) C, A, B, D
(d) A, C, B, D
Q.16 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
given word.
environment and its cycles, and they have developed
intricate systems of knowledge and belief that are
closely tied to nature. For example, indigenous cultures
in the Amazon rainforest have an (3)___________
knowledge of the medicinal properties of plants and the

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Hysterical cycles of the seasons, which they use to sustain
(a) Controlled (b) Resolute themselves and their communities. Another important

a
(c) Manful (d) Shy aspect is that these cultures often have complex
systems of kinship and social hierarchy. Despite the
Q.17 Select the most appropriate idiom for the many challenges that primitive cultures face, including

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underlined segment in the following sentence. the (4)___________ of modern societies and
The child played the video game as much as he environmental degradation, these cultures have an

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wanted to. important role to play in our understanding of the
(a) To his heart’s content human experience. They offer a different
(b) To gild the pill (5)______________ on the world and its complexities, and
their traditions and knowledge have the potential to
(c) To kick the bucket inform and enrich our modern lives
(d) To assume airs Q.21 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
Q.18 Select the option that expresses the given blank 1.
sentence in passive voice. (a) borders (b) outlines
We hope that we shall win the match against (c) structures (d) configurations

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Q.22 Select the most appropriate option to fill in Q.24 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank (b) blank (d)
(a) important (b) insignificant (a) migration (b) possession
(c) worth (d) trivial (c) encroachment (d) estimation
Q.23 Select the most appropriate option to fill in Q.25 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank (c) blank 5.
(a) acquired (b) intimate (a) conclusion (b) perspective
(c) estimated (d) gained (c) blame (d) biasness
Answer Key
1. (a) 2. (c) 3. (a) 4. (c) 5. (a) 6. (d) 7. (b) 8. (b)
9. (c) 10. (b) 11. (d) 12. (b) 13. (d) 14. (d) 15. (d) 16. (a)
17. (a) 18. (a) 19. (d) 20. (d) 21. (c) 22. (c) 23. (b) 24. (c)
25. (b)

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Q.1 Select the most appropriate synonym of the Happiness is not something you ________
underlined word in the given sentence. (adjourn) for the future. It is something you
Despite the professor’s best efforts to explain the design for the present.
complex theory, it took me a while to decipher (a) decimate (b) rejuvenate
the meaning of the text. (c) constitute (d) postpone
(a) interpret (b) predict Q.7 Select the most appropriate option that can
(c) conceal (d) foresee substitute the underlined segment in the given
Q.2 Select the most appropriate option that can sentence.

sentence.

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substitute the underlined segment in the given

The doctor knew that Ravindra would recover


The fields are full of crops existing in large
quantities.
(a) that are sufficient

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from dengue soon and do the kind of work he (b) that are limited
was doing before.

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(c) that are customized

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(a) would do
(d) that are abundant

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(b) had been done

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Q.8 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
(c) would have been doing
(a) Fulfilling (b) Fulfil

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(d) had been doing
(c) Fulfilled (d) Fullfil

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Q.3 The following sentence has been divided into

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Q.9 Select the most appropriate synonym of the
four parts. One of them contains an error.

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given word.
Select the part that contains the error from
the given options. Hesitate
The English / often / fought / French. (a) Haste (b) Stumble
(a) French (b) often (c) Dither (d) Hassle
(c) fought (d) The English Q.10 Select the most appropriate option that can

a
Q.4 Select the option that expresses the following substitute the underlined segment in the given
sentence in active voice. sentence.
As it is a rainy season, it is raining cats and mice.

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Why is the rotten apple being eaten by you?
(a) Why were you eating the rotten apple? (a) it is raining tigers and lions

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(b) Why you are eating the rotten apple? (b) it is raining cats and dogs
(c) Why have you eaten the rotten apple? (c) it is raining dogs and wolves
(d) it is raining birds and beats

a
(d) Why are you eating the rotten apple?
Q.5 Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled Q.11 Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word.

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order. Arrange the parts in the correct order
to form a meaningful sentence. The COVID-19 outbreak has caused a global
A. dictators may rise to power and inaugurate education crisis.

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B. a new regime with dramatic suddenness (a) legacy (b) catastrophe
C. and success under suitable conditions (c) inhibition (d) hoard
D. democracy is always a slow growth Q.12 Select the option that can be used as a one-
word substitute for the given group of words.
(a) DCAB (b) ACBD
A royal ceremony in which a crown is placed on
(c) DABC (d) ABCD
the head of a new King or a Queen.
Q.6 Select the most appropriate synonym of the
(a) Corroboration (b) Unseating
bracketed word in the following sentence to
fill in the blank. (c) Ousting (d) Coronation

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Q.13 Select the most appropriate synonym of the (b) They called off the meeting.
given word. (c) Someone called off the meeting.
Unique (d) They were calling off the meeting.
(a) General (b) Ordinary Q.20 Select the most appropriate option that can
(c) Exclusive (d) Usual substitute the underlined words in the given
Q.14 Select the most appropriate idiom for the sentence.
underlined segment in the following sentence. I have think tomorrow I will take my belongings
The proud people forget the fact that the world to the new apartment.
is tangible. (a) I think (b) I will think
(a) Hobson’s choice (c) I had think (d) I am think
(b) Head and shoulders Comprehension:
(c) High and mighty In the following passage, some words have been
deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the
(d) Hard-nosed attitude
most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Q.15 Select the option that expresses the following
On an unfortunate accident, first aid experts stress
sentence in positive degree of comparison.

h
that (1)______what to do for an (2)_______ victim until
Istanbul is a beautiful city.
a doctor or other trained person gets to the accident

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(a) The city of Istanbul is as beautiful as other scene can (3)_______a life, especially in cases of
cities. stoppage of breathing, severe bleeding, and shock.

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(b) Istanbul is a very beautiful city.

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(c) Beautiful city is the Istanbul.
People with special problems such as diabetes,
epilepsy, or allergy are (4)_______ to wear some sort of
emblem identifying the problem, as a safeguard against

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(d) No other place I have seen is as beautiful as
administration of medication that might be injurious

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Istanbul.
or even (5)_______.

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Q.16 Select the meaningful and correctly spelt word
Q.21 Select the most appropriate option to fill in

n
from the given options to fill in the blank.
blank number 1.

(a) peasantry
(c) pageantry

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The colourful procession was the last item to be
performed in the ___________.
(b) pegentry
(d) pegeantri
Q.17 Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled
order. Arrange the parts in the correct order
(a) knowing
(c) attempting
(b) regarding
(d) before
Q.22 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number (b)
(a) injured (b) efficient

a
(c) inquiring (d) accidental
to form a meaningful sentence.
Q.23 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
A. agenda for sustainable development

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blank number 3.
B. as the world faces cascading and
(a) soothe (b) save
C. interlinked global crises and conflicts

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(c) harm (d) take
D. the aspirations set out in the 2030
Q.24 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
E. are in jeopardy blank number (d)
(a) ABEDC
(c) BCDAE

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(d) AEDCB
Q.19 Select the option that expresses the following
(a) benefitted
(c) invited
(b) urged
(d) allowed
Q.25 Select the most appropriate option to fill in

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sentence in active voice. blank number 5.
The meeting was called off. (a) appropriate (b) beneficial
(a) The meeting had been called off. (c) fatal (d) remedial
Answer Key
1. (a) 2. (d) 3. (a) 4. (d) 5. (c) 6. (d) 7. (d) 8. (d)
9. (c) 10. (b) 11. (b) 12. (d) 13. (c) 14. (c) 15. (d) 16. (c)
17. (c) 18. (d) 19. (c) 20. (a) 21. (a) 22. (a) 23. (b) 24. (b)
25. (c)

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Q.1 Select the option that expresses the given C. A willing acceptance and practicing it to
sentence in active voice. achieve excellence into it is the single option
By whom were these letters written? to all educators.
(a) Who have written these letters? D. Beyond this, the constant flux in the
(b) Who writes these letters? diversified areas of academics has forced this
(c) Who has written this letters? change.
(d) Who wrote these letters? (a) A, B, C, D (b) B, A, C, D

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Q.2 Select the option that expresses the given (c) B, A, D, C (d) A, D, B, C
sentence in active voice. Q.6 Select the most appropriate option that can

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The mice were chased by the cat. substitute the underlined segment in the given
sentence.

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(a) The cat chased the mice.
(b) The cat is chasing the mice. She will accept his love proposal if he will express

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(d) The cat chases the mice.

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(c) The cat are chased the mice.

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Q.3 The following sentence has been divided into
impressively.
(a) if he has been pressed
(b) if he had express

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parts. One of them may contain an error. (c) if he expresses

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Select the part that contains the error from the

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(d) if he expressed
given options.

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Q.7 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
It is imperative in understanding / the rising underlined word.
importance of artificial intelligence / in the public
sector to increase the efficacy / and impact of Everyone should be aware of the possibly greater
the work done for public welfare. potential for natural disasters where they live and
(a) the rising importance of artificial intelligence what resources they have in case these happen.

a
(b) It is imperative in understanding (a) Maze (b) Certainty
(c) and impact of the work done for public (c) Knot (d) Neuter
welfare. Q.8 Select the most appropriate meaning of the

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(d) in the public sector to increase the efficacy

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Q.4 Select the most appropriate homophone to fill
in the blank.
I will _______ any job offer _______ for the one that
given idiom.
Queer pitch
(a) Make a weird request
(b) Make a lot of progress

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requires me to work on weekends.
(c) Act out of normal
(a) except; accept (b) expect; except

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(d) Spoil somebody’s chance of doing something
(c) expect; accept (d) accept; except
Q.9 Select the most appropriate option to
Q.5 Sentences of a paragraph are given below in

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substitute the underlined segment in the given
jumbled order. Select the option that arranges
sentence.
the sentences in the correct order to form a
meaningful and coherent paragraph. Ravindra has left the friends’ meeting saying that
A. These changes were sure to happen as he has bigger fish to catch to cook.
technological intervention cannot be arrested (a) he has mutton to cook
anywhere. (b) he has bigger fish to fry
B. Recent times have marked a major change in (c) he has bigger beef to eat
the teaching-learning process in the
educational sector. (d) he has big chicken to fry

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Q.10 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the humidifier.
underlined word in the given sentence. (a) This type is the quiet and efficient style of
Due to the weather forecast that it is going to humidifier.
rain heavily here, all the arrangements are in (b) No change needed
turmoil.
(c) This type is the quietest and most efficient
(a) Peace (b) Commotion style of humidifier.
(c) Fuss (d) Uproar (d) This humidifier is the quieter style of
Q.11 Select the most appropriate option that can Q.18 Select the most appropriate synonym of the
substitute the underlined segment in the bracketed word in the following sentence to
following sentence. fill in the blank.
Could you please tell me which movie you would It is hard to draw clear lines of ________ (division)
like to watch tonight? between work and leisure.
(a) you may wish to scroll (a) comprehension (b) administration
(b) you have desire to see (c) demarcation (d) procrastination
(c) you are wishing to watch Q.19 Select the most appropriate synonym of the
(d) are you interested in watching underlined word.

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Q.12 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the The neighbour’s words always tantalise us.
word ‘Facilitated’ from the given sentence. (a) Pacify (b) Provoke

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The author’s recent bout of writer’s block had (c) Misguide (d) Direct

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hindered her typically prolific output of novels.
Q.20 Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled
(a) Bout (b) Prolific order. Arrange the parts in the correct order
(c) Hindered

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(d) Output
Q.13 Parts of the following sentence have been
given as options. One of them may contain an
to form a meaningful sentence.
A. pleasure, fun and luxury
B. in life

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error. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No C. more than anything else

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error’ as your answer. D. modern Indian youth seek

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The soldier met a fearless death fighting on behalf (a) CDBA (b) DACB
at his country. (c) BDCA (d) ABCD
(a) The soldier met Comprehension:
(b) a fearless death In the following passage, some words have been
(c) No error deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the

a
(d) fighting on behalf at his country most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Q.14 Choose the correct meaning of the underlined Clean India Mission is one of the most ________(1) and
word in the given sentence. popular missions to have taken place in India. This

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He became a teetotaller after witnessing the
negative effects of alcohol on his friends.
(a) Someone who does not consume any alcoholic
drink
mission includes a reward to a state and a city. This
encourages every citizen to keep the surroundings
clean. This cleanliness campaign was ________(2) by the
Indian government at the national level, ________(3) all

a
(b) A person who likes to eat and drink the rural towns and urban cities. Its primary objective
(c) A person who is very conscious of his health is to spread awareness and importance of cleanliness.

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Slogans are written on the banners and pictures are
(d) Someone who does not make friends
painted in a very attractive manner to evoke the feeling
Q.15 Select the correctly spelt word.
of cleanliness. After that, a major objective was to teach

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(a) Concurently (b) Strateigy citizens to ________(4) of waste mindfully and to provide
(c) Efficient (d) Prodactivity basic ________ (5) facilities. For this, wet and dry
Q.16 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word. dustbins are kept by every citizen whether it is home
(a) Procedure (b) Procession or office.
(c) Prescription (d) Pilgrimmage Q.21 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number 1.
Q.17 Select the option that expresses the given
sentence in superlative degree of comparison. (a) insignificant (b) meaningless
This type is the quiet and most efficient style of (c) significant (d) demonstrative

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Q.22 Select the most appropriate option to fill in Q.24 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number (b) blank number (d)
(a) governed (b) rehearsed (a) show (b) disturb
(c) dominated (d) unorganised (c) dispose (d) finish
Q.23 Select the most appropriate option to fill in Q.25 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number (c) blank number 5.
(a) encompassing (b) preventing (a) sanitation (b) refinement
(c) excluding (d) restraining (c) purification (d) contamination
Answer Key
1. (d) 2. (a) 3. (b) 4. (d) 5. (c) 6. (c) 7. (b) 8. (d)
9. (b) 10. (a) 11. (c) 12. (c) 13. (d) 14. (a) 15. (c) 16. (d)
17. (c) 18. (c) 19. (b) 20. (b) 21. (c) 22. (a) 23. (a) 24. (c)
25. (a)

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11/08/2023 Shift-I
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Q.1 Select the most appropriate idiom for the the dance competition?
underlined segment in the sentence given (b) When will they announce the results of the
below. dance competition?
Richa was provoking her neighbours against her (c) When will they announced the results of the
maid Shanta who spoke against her but none of dance competition?
them responded.
(d) Will they announce the results of the dance
(a) Smelling a rat competition?
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(c) Carrying the conviction
(d) Rising like a phoenix

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Q.2 Select the most appropriate synonym of the
substitute the underlined segment in thegiven
sentence.
The old castle, with its towering walls, creaky

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underlined word in the given sentence. gates, and secret passages, was the perfect
example of a medieval fortress.

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The chubby player was clearly told to bring his

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corpulent body into a good shape. (a) epicentre (b) crux

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(a) rotund (b) lanky (c) epitome (d) antithesis
(c) deformed

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Q.3 Sentences of a paragraph are given below in

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jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the
Q.7 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
the blank.
The _________ of the new legislation has sparked

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correct order to form a meaningful and a heated debate among lawmakers.

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coherent paragraph. (a) affectation (b) effection
A. Human relationships are a matter of great (c) effect (d) affect
concern for every one of us. Q.8 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
B. Nevertheless, social scientists have attached (a) Appreciate (b) Passenger
many other elements that actually help us for
(c) Complaint (d) Personel

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a good social life.
Q.9 Select the most appropriate option that can
C. As it helps us all to have a coordinated,
substitute the underlined words in the given
balanced and approachable life.

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sentence.
D. The present generation fails to take
She was not allowed for going outside by her
cognisance of all such elements and fall prey

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mother.
to a lonely life risking happiness.
(a) not allowed to go
(a) ADBC (b) DABC
(b) not allowed to going

a
(c) ABCD (d) ACBD
(c) not allowed by going
Q.4 Select the most appropriate option that can

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substitute the underlined segment in the given (d) not allowing to go
sentence. Q.10 Select the most appropriate option that can
substitute the underlined segment in the given

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Tourists from all around the world visit Agra to
see the Taj mahal. sentence.
(a) Ever and anon (b) Cut and dried Her determination impressed all of the other
colleagues and inspires them to continue
(c) Few and far (d) Far and wide
pursuing their dreams.
Q.5 Select the option that expresses the given
(a) inspires them in continuing pursuing their
sentence in active voice.
(b) inspired them to continue pursuing their
When will the results of the dance competition
be announced? (c) inspires them to continue pursuing her
(a) When will they are announcing the results of (d) inspires them to continue pursuing there

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Q.11 Select the option that expresses the following (a) karismatic; admerable
sentence in passive voice. (b) charismatic; admarable
Do you obey your elders? (c) karismatic; admirable
(a) Are your elders obeyed by you? (d) charismatic; admirable
(b) Are you obeying by your elders? Q.19 Select the option that can be used as a one-
(c) Have your elders obeyed by you? word substitute for the given group of words/
(d) Do your elders obeyed by you? phrase.
Q.12 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the Spoken or done without preparation
word given in brackets to fill in the blank. (a) Elocution (b) Extempore
I can’t believe that you’re ________ (resolute) (c) Debate (d) Declamation
enough to not even decide what you want for Q.20 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
dinner. given word from the following sentence.
(a) reluctant (b) indecisive Empowered
(c) disinclined (d) gullible People feel liberated in modern democracies, yet
it is believed they are enslaved in their minds.
Q.13 Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled
(a) liberated (b) enslaved

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order. Arrange the parts in the correct order
to form a meaningful sentence. (c) minds (d) modern
Comprehension:

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A. We must not complain
B. thorns bear flowers In the following passage some words have been

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C. but rather be grateful that deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the

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alternatives given. Select the most appropriate

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D. that roses have thorns option for each blank.

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(a) ADCB (b) ADBC Communication is very important for us humans in

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(c) ACDB (d) ABCD our daily lives. It means talking to others,

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Q.14 Choose the sentence that contains an error. (1)_____________ our thoughts and feelings, and
listening to what others have to say. When we

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(a) I need to buy an new iPhone.

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communicate well, we can understand each other
(b) The cat sat on the windowsill better and work together more (2)__________.

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(c) She is the best singer in the choir. Communication is especially important at work, where
(d) He is an artist who paints landscapes we need to work as a team and achieve common goals.
Good communication helps us to avoid
Q.15 Select the most appropriate option to fill in misunderstandings and (3)__________, and makes us
the blanks. more productive. In our personal relationships,

a
(Ø = No article) ____ year ago, Arihant decided to communication helps us to express our feelings and
join ____ NCC. needs to our friends, family and partners. When we
(a) A; an (b) The; Ø communicate well, we can build stronger relationships

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and understand each other better. Communication is
(c) The; a (d) A; the also important for society as a whole. It helps us to
Q.16 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the

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share information, ideas and knowledge, and to
underlined word in the following sentence. understand different cultures and (4)_______________.
The singer’s performance captivated the audience Communication can also help us to make positive

a
and left them mesmerised. changes in our communities and (5)______________ for
important causes. Overall, communication is a very
(a) Enthralled (b) Disillusioned

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important skill that we all need to learn and practice.
(c) Horrified (d) Resisted It can help us in many different ways and make our
Q.17 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the lives more fulfilling and successful.

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given word. Q.21 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
Punctual blank no. 1.
(a) Dependable (b) Precise (a) sharing (b) modifying
(c) Late (d) Ready (c) classifying (d) converging
Q.18 Select the option with the correct spellings to Q.22 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
replace the underlined words in the given blank no. (b)
sentence. (a) economically (b) effectively
His charesmatic attitude is admirble. (c) sufficiently (d) vibrantly

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Q.23 Select the most appropriate option to fill in (a) fears (b) assumptions
blank no. (c) (c) perspectives (d) biases
(a) distractions (b) justifications Q.25 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(c) mistakes (d) quizzes blank no. 5.
Q.24 Select the most appropriate option to fill in (a) propagate (b) advocate
blank no. (d) (c) inoculate (d) recommend
Answer Key
1. (b) 2. (a) 3. (d) 4. (d) 5. (b) 6. (c) 7. (c) 8. (d)
9. (a) 10. (b) 11. (a) 12. (b) 13. (a) 14. (a) 15. (d) 16. (b)
17. (c) 18. (d) 19. (b) 20. (b) 21. (a) 22. (b) 23. (c) 24. (c)
25. (b)

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11/08/2023 Shift-II
Prashant Sir

Q.1 The following sentence has been divided into Q.6 Select the most appropriate synonym of the
parts. One of them may contain an error. underlined word. Great leaders don’t ignore
Select the part that contains the error from the trivial things.
given options. If you don’t find any error, mark (a) Small (b) Serious
‘No error’ as your answer.
(c) Informal (d) Urgent
The man / is a / social animal.
Q.7 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
(a) social animal (b) The man underlined word.

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(c) No error (d) is a
Her judicious act made him popular overnight.
Q.2 The following sentence has been split into four
(a) Criminal (b) Unwise

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segments. Identify the segment that contains
a grammatical error. (c) Loyal (d) Lawful

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Would you / like to / watch an movie / tonight Q.8 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the

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underlined word in the following sentence.

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at eight?
(a) watch an movie (b) like to The jovial host welcomed his guests with a warm

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(c) tonight at eight (d) Would you
Q.3 Select the most appropriate option to
substitute the underlined segment in the given
smile and a hearty laugh.
(a) Cheerful
(c) Buoyant
(b) Petulant
(d) Convivial

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sentence.
Q.9 Select the most appropriate option that can

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Teja is a successful businessman; he always substitute the underlined words in the
makes hay when the moon shines. following sentence.
(a) makes hay while the sun sets
I am trying to study, if it is impossible with all
(b) makes hay while the sun shines this noise.
(c) makes hey while the moon rises (a) that it is impossible

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(d) makes hay while the stars twinkle (b) but it is impossible
Q.4 Select the option that expresses the given (c) while it is impossible
sentence in passive voice.

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(d) unless it is impossible
Did the company launch a new product last
month? Q.10 Select the option that expresses the given

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(a) Did the new product launch the company last
month?
(b) Was the company launched by a new product
last month?
sentence in passive voice.
Suresh stole my book.
(a) My book is being stolen by Suresh.
(b) My book got stolen by Suresh.

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(c) Was a new product launched by the company

(d) Did the new product launch by the company


last month’s?
Q.5 Select the most appropriate option that can
substitute the underlined segment in the given
(c) My book was stolen by Suresh.
(d) My book was being stolen by Suresh
Q.11 Select the most appropriate meaning of the
given idiom.
Having a chip on one’s shoulder
sentence. (a) Having an unnecessary feeling of guilt
In according to his advice I took this medicine. (b) Having an irritated and unfriendly attitude
(a) accordance with (b) accordingly (c) Having a proud and self-centred arrogance
(c) accordance to (d) accord with (d) Showing great resistance to any adversities

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Q.12 Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled Q.18 Select the sentence that has the correct use
order. Select the option that arranges the parts of spellings from the given options.
in the correct order to form a meaningful (a) In spite of the challenges possed by the
sentence. pandamic, the company adapted to remote
A. he has been work and successfully maintained
B. everyone he knows productivity levels.
C. so upset about his (b) In spite of the challenges posed by the
pandamic, the company adapted to remote
D. him so rude to
work and successfuly maintained productvity
E. divorce and that made levels.
(a) A, E, C, D, B (b) C, D, B, E, A (c) In spite of the challenges posed by the
(c) A, C, E, D, B (d) B, D, A, C, E pandemic, the company adapted to remote
Q.13 Select the most appropriate synonym for the work and successfully maintained
underlined word in the given sentence. productivity levels.
She is painfully introverted, but an intelligent girl. (d) In spite of the challenges possed by the
pandemic, the company adapted to remote
(a) Shy (b) Outspoken
work and succesfully maintained productevity

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(c) Social (d) Bold levels
Q.14 Select the most appropriate option that can Q.19 Select the most appropriate option that can

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substitute the underlined segment in the given substitute the underlined segment in the given
sentence. If there is no need to substitute it,

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sentence.
select ‘No correction required’.
The person who dislikes and distrusts other

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Everyone sincerely and positively were ready to people lived alone in a secluded cabin deep in the
find the solution for the serious issue of sewage woods, far away from the hustle and bustle of

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system.

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society.
(a) Everyone were sincerely and positively

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(a) misanthrope (b) pessimist
(b) Everyone was sincerely and positively (c) hermit (d) recluse

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(c) No correction required.
(d) Everyone had sincerely and positively
Q.15 Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled
order. Arrange the parts in the correct order
to form a meaningful sentence.
A. what to tell you and how to say it
Q.20 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
word in brackets to fill in the blank.
The gentle lapping of waves _____________ (for) the
shore was the only thing that could be heard.
(a) across
(c) pro
(b) beneath
(d) against

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B. and there is darkness everywhere Comprehension:
C. and I do not quite know In the following passage some words have been

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D. the light has gone out of our lives deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the
alternatives given. Select the most appropriate
(a) BCAD (b) DBCA
option for each blank.

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(c) ABCD (d) CABD
Teenage is a (1)________ of life that everyone goes
Q.16 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the through between childhood and adulthood. During this

a
underlined word in the following sentence. time, teenagers go through many changes both
The idea of investing all of his life savings in a physically and emotionally. They may experience mood

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risky startup seemed like an act of lunacy to his swings, have difficulty expressing their feelings, and
financial advisor. sometimes (2)________ impulsively. Teenagers are also
trying to figure out their place in the world and may

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(a) Sanity (b) Dismay
face pressure from peers, parents and society to
(c) Delusion (d) Insanity (3)________ to certain expectations. It is important for
Q.17 Select the meaningful and correctly spelt word teenagers to have a support system that allows them
from the given options to fill in the blank. to explore their interests, develop their own identity
Whenever Susan received letters from the police, and make healthy choices. Despite the challenges that
she __________ ignored them. come with being a teenager, it can also be an exciting
and transformative time. Teenagers have the
(a) intantienally (b) intoningly (4)________ to learn new skills, make lifelong friends
(c) indentionally (d) intentionally and explore new experiences that can shape their

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future. It is important for parents, educators and other Q.22 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
adults to provide teenagers with guidance, support and blank no. (b)
resources that can help them (5)________ the challenges (a) pretend (b) run
of adolescence. expectations. It is important for
teenagers to have a support system that allows them (c) play (d) ac
to explore their interests, develop their own identity and Q.23 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
make healthy choices. Despite the challenges that come blank no. (c)
with being a teenager, it can also be an exciting and (a) certify (b) match
transformative time. Teenagers have the (4)________ to
(c) conform (d) appeal
learn new skills, make lifelong friends and explore new
experiences that can shape their future. It is important Q.24 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
for parents, educators and other adults to provide blank no. 4.
teenagers with guidance, support and resources that (a) possibility (b) captivity
can help them (5)________ the challenges of
(c) opportunity (d) ability
adolescence.
Q.25 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
Q.21 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank no. 5.
blank no. 1.
(a) corelate (b) propagate

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(a) transition (b) phase
(c) feeling (d) milestone (c) conclude (d) reduce

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9.
(b)
(b)
2.
10.
(a)

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(c)

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11.
(b)
(b)
4.
12.
Answer Key
(c)
(c)
5.
13.
(a)
(a)
6.
14.
(a)
(b)
7.
15.
(b)
(b)
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(b)
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25.
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11/08/2023 Shift-III
Prashant Sir

Q.1 Parts of the following sentence have been given Q.7 Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled
as options. Select the option that contains an order. Select the option that arranges the
error. parts in the correct order to form a meaningful
sentence.
The poor undergoes several problems in life that
could be solved with money. A. with a supreme sense of rhythm and word
appeal;
(a) that could be
B. he was capable of writing angelic or weird
(b) several problems in life poetry,
(c) The poor undergoes

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(d) solved with money
h C. or the outlines of an unrelenting plot in a
hard and dry style
D. yet he would write down a problem of morbid

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Q.2 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
given word. psychology

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(a) C, A, B, D (b) B, C, A, D
Attract

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(c) B, A, D, C (d) D, A, B, C
(a) Repel (b) Entice

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Q.8 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
(c) Knock (d) Influence

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given word.
Q.3 Select the grammatically correct sentence.

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Falter

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(a) He ate the sweets greedy. (a) Stabilise (b) Suspect

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(b) I could not find it anywhere. (c) Haunt (d) Transfer
(c) I haven’t got none. Q.9 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
(d) He is much weak. underlined word in the given sentence.
Q.4 Select the most appropriate option that can It was difficult for her to salvage her reputation
after the scam.

a
substitute the underlined segment in the given
sentence. (a) Claim (b) Recover
(c) Damage (d) Rescue

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The road which is joining two villages is repaired
by local authorities. Q.10 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
given word from the following sentence.

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(a) had joined (b) joined
Allegation
(c) join (d) joins
The lawyer’s cross-examination tactics were

a
Q.5 Select the most appropriate option that can designed to elicit incriminating testimony from
substitute the underlined segment in the given the witness.

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sentence.
(a) Incriminating (b) Designed
Can you please tell me where is the city park. (c) Tactics (d) Testimony

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(a) where the city park is? Q.11 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM for
(b) where are city’s park? ‘copious’ in the given sentence.
(c) city park where? To be a successful writer, you need to have plenty
of words; otherwise you will write a meagre novel
(d) where was the city park?
which won’t receive good response from the
Q.6 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word. readers.
(a) Laison (b) Lieutenant (a) Successful (b) Plenty
(c) Entrepreneur (d) Fluorescents (c) Meagre (d) Response

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Q.12 Parts of the following sentence have been (b) Who can solved the problem?
given as options. Select the option that (c) Whom can solved the problem?
contains an error.
(d) Who can solve the problem?
The lower strata are mostly not benifitted by the
Q.18 Select the option that can be used as a one-
reign of monarchy.
word substitute for the underlined segment.
(a) monarchy (b) strata
The schedule was capable of bending easily
(c) reign (d) benifitted without breaking and able to be easily modified.
Q.13 Select the most appropriate option that can (a) adherent (b) inadaptable
substitute the underlined segment in the given
sentence. (c) versatile (d) flexible
I told Benny that the die was cast, and there was Q.19 Select the ANTONYM of the word affable to fill
no further escape. in the blank.
(a) the course of action ended and it couldn’t be We were entering the ________ territory.
restarted (a) aggravate (b) sardonic
(b) the course of action would never begin (c) hostile (d) amicable
(c) the course of action began and it could not Q.20 Sentences of a paragraph are given below in
be blocked

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(d) the course of action yet to start and it could
be postponed

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jumbled order. Select the option that arranges
the sentences in the correct logical sequence
to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.

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Q.14 Select the option that expresses the given A. Our elders are like living libraries.

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sentence in passive voice. B. Next time you meet your grandparents ask

from Ukraine.

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The Indian army airlifted thousands of people

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(a) Thousands of people had been airlifted from
them about their lifestyle.
C. Some of the tips may save you a run or two
to the pharmacy.

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Ukraine by the Indian army. D. Ask them what homemade remedies they use

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and what habits they follow.

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(b) Thousands of people have been airlifted from
Ukraine by the Indian army. (a) B, D, C, A (b) C, A, B, D

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(c) Thousands of people are airlifted from (c) A, D, B, C (d) D, C, B, A
Ukraine by the Indian army. Comprehension:
(d) Thousands of people were airlifted from In the following passage, some words have been
Ukraine by the Indian army deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the

a
Q.15 Select the most appropriate option that can most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
substitute the underlined segment in the given Daniel is worried lately. Usually, life is good for him.
sentence. If there is no need to substitute it,
He (1)____ a nice little shop where he sells souvenirs

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select ‘No correction required’.
to tourists and lives in a nice cottage with his wife and
This hill is a nice place to meditate because one their three teenage kids. They have a dog and a cat

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can enjoy solitude. and a backyard (2)______ barbeque. They host all the
(a) is a nice place to be meditation family (3)_________, and his wife’s turkey is the best
in the country. What can be better than that, right?

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(b) is an excellent place to meditates
But lately, not all is well. There are (4)_____ clouds in
(c) No correction required.
the sky and all they talk about is terror and war. They

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(d) is a nasty place to meditate feel something may happen. The (5)_________ life as he
Q.16 Select the most appropriate meaning of the knows may be lost forever

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given idiom. Q.21 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
Turn his hand to blank number 1.
(a) To resolve (b) To adapt or apply to (a) blackens (b) owns
(c) To try new things (d) To try hard (c) allows (d) accepts
Q.17 Select the option that expresses the given Q.22 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
sentence in active voice. blank number (b)
By whom can the problem be solved? (a) for (b) during
(a) Whom can solve the problem? (c) from (d) under

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Q.23 Select the most appropriate option to fill in (a) opaque (b) dark
blank number (c) (c) dire (d) shadow
(a) assemblies (b) gatherings Q.25 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(c) crowds (d) rallies blank number 5.
Q.24 Select the most appropriate option to fill in (a) flush (b) agreeable
blank number (d) (c) ease (d) comfortable
Answer Key
1. (c) 2. (a) 3. (b) 4. (d) 5. (a) 6. (a) 7. (c) 8. (a)
9. (c) 10. (d) 11. (c) 12. (d) 13. (c) 14. (d) 15. (c) 16. (c)
17. (d) 18. (d) 19. (c) 20. (a) 21. (b) 22. (a) 23. (b) 24. (b)
25. (d)

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11/08/2023 Shift-IV
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Q.1 Select the most appropriate homophone to fill (b) with her yesterday
in the blank. (c) No error
The shareholders are planning to ___________ (d) evening but not today
control of the company from the current Q.7 Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select
directors. the option that gives their correct logical
(a) roost (b) roast sequence.
(c) wrest (d) rest A. The young lion tore through the formation
Q.2 Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the and decimated the enemy lines.

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following sentence. B. The enemy soldiers panicked and started
Research has proved that meteors have largely killing each other.

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destructed and impackted earth. C. It is said that he used a weapon with a

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(a) impackted (b) Research hallucinating agent that created a chimera of
(c) proved (d) destructed hundreds of Abhimanyus.

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Q.3 Select the most appropriate option that can D. Seeing the rout they were facing, young
Abhimanyu led a powerful counterattack.

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substitute the underlined words in the given

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sentence. (a) CDAB (b) DACB

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No less than eight pedestrians were killed in the (c) ACBD (d) ABCD
accident. Q.8 Select the option that can be used as a one-

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(a) No few than

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(c) No fewer than

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(b) None less than
(d) No lesser than
Q.4 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
given word from the following sentence.
Leisure
He was relaxing and enjoying last week in Spain
word substitute for the given group of words.
A person who does not believe in the existence
of God
(a) Atheist
(c) Theist
(b) Priest
(d) Satan
Q.9 Select the most appropriate active form of the

a
but now he is working hard for the firm. given sentence.
(a) enjoying (b) working The movie was directed by the famous filmmaker
(c) relaxing (d) hard and produced by the studio.

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Q.5 Select the option that expresses the following (a) The famous filmmaker directed the movie and
sentence in active voice. the studio produced it.

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A remarkable discovery was made by the (b) The movie was being directed by the famous
scientist. filmmaker and produced by the studio.
(a) The scientist made a remarkable discovery.

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(c) The movie was directed and produced by the
(b) The discovery made by the scientist was famous filmmaker and the studio.
remarkable.

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(d) The famous filmmaker and the studio
(c) The remarkable scientist made a discovery. collaborated to make the movie
(d) A remarkable discovery is made by the Q.10 Select the most appropriate option that can

P
scientist. substitute the underlined segment in the given
Q.6 The following sentence has been divided into sentence.
parts. One of them may contain an error. Though Ravi is silent and reserved, he has got a
Select the part that contains the error from the finger in every pie.
given options. If you don’t find any error, mark
(a) special interest in certain things
‘No error’ as your answer.
(b) involved in many things
He speaks pleasantly / with her yesterday /
evening but not today. (c) an opinion of his own
(a) He speaks pleasantly (d) a cold attitude toward everything

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Q.11 Select the option with the correct spellings to Q.18 Select the most appropriate option that can
replace the underlined words in the given substitute the underlined words in the given
sentence. sentence.
He exhibitad his senseles behaviour at that After he let the cat out of the bag about the
conference. surprise party, it was no longer a secret.
(a) exhibited; sanseless (a) murmur in the ears
(b) exhibited; senseless (b) reveal a confidential information
(c) exibited; senseless (c) show off to his friends
(d) exhebited; sanseless (d) take the gifts and brag
Q.12 Select the most appropriate synonym of the Q.19 Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word in the given sentence. given word.
She became frantic as she lost her purse on the Fervour
busy streets of the markets. (a) Apathy (b) Hatred
(a) Hectic (b) Composed (c) Enthusiasm (d) Disgust
(c) Audacious (d) Agitated Q.20 Select the most appropriate option that can
Q.13 Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given

h
substitute the underlined words in the given sentence.
sentence. He tends to put off doing his work until the last

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How do you think the internet has influenced how minute, leaving important tasks unfinished and
we utilise news and media? causing himself unnecessary stress.

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(a) has managed the patterns we ingest

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(b) has revoked the way we interact
(c) has maintained how we receive
(a) decline
(c) procrastinate
(b) adjourn
(d) dwindle

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Comprehension:

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(d) has impacted the way we consume In the following passage, some words have been

s
Q.14 Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the
order. Arrange the parts in the correct order most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

n y
to form a meaningful sentence. If there was such a thing as perfect food, eggs would
P. and the challenges faced in its

E b nt
be a ________ (1)________. They are readily available,
Q. the report discusses easy to cook, affordable and packed ________ (2)
R. the state of renewable energy ________ protein. An egg is meant to be something that
has all the right ingredients to grow an organism, so
S. implementation along with potential solutions
obviously, it is very nutrient-dense. Eating eggs
(a) QSRP (b) QRPS alongside other food can ________ (3) ________ our

a
(c) RQPS (d) PQRS bodies absorb more vitamins too. For example, one
Q.15 Select the most appropriate option that can study found that adding an egg to a salad can increase
substitute the underlined segment in the given how much vitamin E we get from the salad. But for

h
sentence. decades, eating eggs has also been controversial due
Meenakshi called out for the neighbourhood to to their ________ (4) ________ cholesterol content—

s
get support for her campaign. which some studies have linked to an increased risk
(a) called by the neighbourhood of heart disease. Cholesterol, a yellowish fat produced
in our liver and intestines, can be found in every one

a
(b) called of the neighbourhood
of our body’s cells. We ________ (5) ________ think of it
(c) called in the neighbourhood as ‘bad’. But cholesterol is a crucial building block in

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(d) called around the neighbourhood our cell membranes. It also is needed for the body to
Q.16 Select the most appropriate synonym of the make vitamin D and the hormones testosterone and
given word. oestrogen.
Indispensable

(c) Drastic
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(a) Destructive (b) Imperative
(d) Invariable
Q.17 Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word.
Soothe
Q.21 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number 1.
(a) contender
(c) contend
(b) compete
(d) quickly
Q.22 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number (b)
(a) Move (b) Pacify (a) for (b) with
(c) Instigate (d) Escalate (c) on (d) at

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Q.23 Select the most appropriate option to fill in (a) low (b) medium
blank number (c) (c) ideal (d) high
(a) interrogate (b) abate Q.25 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(c) questioned (d) help blank number 5.
Q.24 Select the most appropriate option to fill in (a) normally (b) remotely
blank number (d) (c) excitedly (d) intermittently

Answer Key
1. (c) 2. (a) 3. (c) 4. (b) 5. (a) 6. (a) 7. (b) 8. (a)
9. (a) 10. (b) 11. (b) 12. (d) 13. (d) 14. (b) 15. (d) 16. (b)
17. (b) 18. (b) 19. (c) 20. (c) 21. (a) 22. (b) 23. (d) 24. (d)
25. (a)

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Q.1 Select the option that can be used as a one- Select the part that contains the error from
word substitute for the underlined segment. the given options.
The new technology was much more productive This boy / is cleverest / of all / in the class.
and achieved maximum output with minimum (a) in the class (b) This boy
wasted effort or expense.
(c) is cleverest (d) of all
(a) efficient (b) elaborate
Q.7 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
(c) rapid (d) magnificent
given word.
Q.2 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM to

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Dominate
substitute the underlined word in the following
sentence. (a) Protect (b) Cover

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There was an interminable struggle from his part (c) Open (d) Liberate

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in his fight against cancer. Q.8 Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled
(a) overwhelming (b) inappropriate order. Arrange the parts in the correct order

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(c) unsustainable (d) intermittent to form a meaningful sentence.

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Q.3 The following sentence has been split into four A. featuring the fool, or jester, who represented

g
segments. Identify the segment that contains the weaknesses,

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a spelling error. B. fool’s literature is the allegorical satires
Majority of the people / do not comprehend / the

n
C. popular throughout Europe from the 15th to

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vissicitudes / of regular life. the 17th century,

E b nt
(a) Majority of the people D. vices, and grotesqueries of contemporary
(b) the vissicitudes society
(c) of regular life (a) BCAD (b) DABC
(d) do not comprehend (c) CABD (d) ACDB
Q.4 Select the option that expresses the given Q.9 Select the option that can be used as a one-

a
sentence in active voice. word substitute for the given group of words.
The victim was found innocent as well as honest Free time; time at one’s own disposal
by the police.

h
(a) Leisure (b) Legible
(a) The police find the victim innocent as well as
honest. (c) Lethal (d) Legion

s
(b) The police has found the victim innocent and Q.10 Select the most appropriate option that can
honest. substitute the underlined words in the given
sentence.

a
(c) The police found the victim innocent as well
as honest. Despite facing numerous obstacles and setbacks,

r
(d) The police finds the victim innocent and the determined entrepreneur refused to give up
honest. on her dream of creating a successful startup
that would transform the sector.
Q.5 Select the most appropriate synonym of the

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bracketed word in the following sentence to (a) that will improvise the sector
fill in the blank. (b) that shall redesign the industry
She looked ________ (amazed) when she heard the (c) that could socialise the sector
news. (d) that would revolutionise the industry
(a) inspired (b) afflicted Q.11 Select the most appropriate synonym of the
(c) induced (d) astonished given word.
Q.6 The following sentence has been divided into Fraudulent
four parts. One of them contains an error.

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(c) Unimaginative (d) Dissimilar (c) brightened upon when they
Q.12 Select the appropriate ANTONYM of the (d) brightened up when they
underlined word to fill in the blank. Q.19 Select the most appropriate option that can
We should try to pacify the situation and not substitute the underlined words in the given
_____ it further. sentence.
(a) mitigate (b) standardise Instead of taking the time to do the job properly,
(c) illustrate (d) aggravate they decided to cut corners and save time by
using cheap materials.
Q.13 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
given underline word. (a) avoid someone or something intentionally
We sell magazines, groceries and sundry articles. (b) physically cut a corner off of something
(a) Diverse (b) careless (c) take a shortcut for easy way out in order to
save efforts
(c) Scanty (d) Profuse
(d) break a promise or commitment
Q.14 Select the option that expresses the given
sentence in active voice. Q.20 Select the option that can be used as a one-
word substitute for the underlined group of

h
The entrance of the museum was opened by the
words.
official.
Henny Penny is a story that is passed down from

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(a) The official opened the entrance of the
generation to generation through spoken word.
museum.

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(a) folktale (b) fable
(b) The official had opened the entrance of the

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(c) epic (d) parable

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museum.
(c) The official open the entrance of the museum. Comprehension:

museum

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(d) The officials opening the entrance of the

Q.15 Select the most appropriate meaning of the


In the following passage some words have been
deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the
most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

n y
given idiom. Five centuries after Leonardo da Vinci painted the
Mona Lisa (1503–19), the portrait hangs behind

E b nt
Cry for the moon
bulletproof glass (1)_______ the Louvre Museum and
(a) To start performing better draws thousands of jostling spectators each day. It is
(b) To have patience the most famous painting in the world, and yet, when
(c) To desire the unattainable viewers manage to see the artwork up close, they are
(d) To be extremely happy likely to be (2)________ by the small subdued portrait

a
of an ordinary woman. She’s dressed modestly in a
Q.16 Select the option with the correct spelling that
translucent veil, dark robes, and no jewellery. Much
can replace the underlined word in the given
has been said about her smile and gaze, but viewers

h
sentence.
still might wonder what all the (3)_____ is about. Along
Employees were lay of from work due to the
with the mysteries of the sitter’s identity and her

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recession.
(4)________ look, the reason for the work’s popularity
(a) laid off (b) laid of is one of its many conundrums. Although many
(c) lay off (d) layed off theories have attempted to pinpoint one reason for the

option.

r a
Q.17 Identify the error in the use of preposition in
the given sentence and select the correct

Her family lost their way on Daman.


art piece’s celebrity, the most compelling arguments
insist that there is no one explanation. The Mona Lisa’s
fame is the result of many chance circumstances
combined with the painting’s (5)_______ appeal

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(a) over (b) in Q.21 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number 1.
(c) upon (d) of
(a) within (b) beside
Q.18 Select the most appropriate option that can
substitute the underlined segment in the given (c) toward (d) outside
sentence. Q.22 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
Amal brightened of when they said he could go blank number 2.
with them. (a) composed (b) unfazed
(a) brightened inwhen they (c) baffled (d) fine

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Q.23 Select the most appropriate option to fill in (a) dark (b) occult
blank number 3. (c) enigmatic (d) murky
(a) fuss (b) unease Q.25 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(c) cavil (d) censure blank number 5.
Q.24 Select the most appropriate option to fill in (a) inherent (b) focal
blank number 4. (c) limited (d) logical

Answer Key
1. (a) 2. (d) 3. (b) 4. (c) 5. (d) 6. (c) 7. (d) 8. (a)
9. (a) 10. (d) 11. (b) 12. (d) 13. (c) 14. (a) 15. (c) 16. (a)
17. (b) 18. (d) 19. (c) 20. (a) 21. (a) 22. (c) 23. (a) 24. (c)
25. (a)

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Q.1 Select the most appropriate option that can Q.6 Parts of the following sentence have been
substitute the underlined words in the given given as options. Select the option that
sentence. contains an error.
One of them who were hidings at the back of a The news is very good to be true.
rock fired at the villagers. (a) to be true (b) very good
(a) one of them who were hiding behind a rock (c) The news (d) is
(b) one of them who was hide behind a rock Q.7 The following sentence has been split into four
segments. Identify the segment that contains

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(c) one of them who hiding behind a rock
a spelling error.
(d) one of them who was hiding behind a rock
They need to / wave the participation / fees for

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Q.2 Select the word which means the same as the people / with disabilities.

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group of words underlined in the given (a) wave the participation
sentence.

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(b) with disabilities.

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I can’t believe that I am doing this ordinary and
(c) fees for people

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dull task.
(d) They need to

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(a) immoral (b) tenacious
Q.8 Select the option that can be used as a one-

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(c) mundane (d) destitute word substitute for the underlined segment.

n
Q.3 Select the option that expresses the given

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The child was not guilty of any wrongdoing and
sentence in superlative degree of comparison. lacked knowledge or awareness of wrongdoing.

E b nt
It was probably the happy afternoon of her life. (a) ignorant (b) inexperienced
(a) This afternoon of her life was the happy. (c) innocent (d) cruel
(b) It was an happier afternoon in their life before Q.9 Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled
that. order. Select the option that arranges the
parts in the correct order to form a meaningful

a
(c) No change needed
sentence.
(d) It was probably the happiest afternoon of her
A. Looks first to his own profit
life

h
B. And then to the king’s,
Q.4 Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled
order. Arrange the parts in the correct order C. Or destroys the king’s gain altogether

s
to form a meaningful sentence. D. The chief collector of revenue
P. but results in widespread hunger, death and (a) B, D, A, C (b) D, A, B, C

a
social unrest (c) D, C, A, B (d) A, B, C, D
Q. some of the causes of famine in that region Q.10 Select the most appropriate synonym of

r
‘potential’ in the given sentence.
R. drought, floods, war and economic instability
are I have seen Radhya growing in the last few years;
she now has the capability to fight worse

P
S. which not only causes severe shortage of food
situations.
(a) RQSP (b) RSQP (a) Worse (b) Situations
(c) QRSP (d) QPSR (c) Growing (d) Capability
Q.5 Select the most appropriate option to fill in Q.11 Select the most appropriate synonym for the
the blank. given word.
The ______ age for retirement is 65 years in India. Strength
(a) mendatory (b) mendetory (a) Recluse (b) Weakness
(c) mendaytory (d) mandatory (c) Power (d) Disability

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Q.12 Select the most appropriate synonym of the Q.19 Select the most appropriate option that
given word. expresses the given sentence in active voice.
Feasibility The package was delivered by the courier to the
(a) Sustainability (b) Impropriety recipient’s doorstep.
(c) Heavy (d) Probability (a) The recipient received the package delivered
by the courier.
Q.13 Select the option that expresses the given
sentence in active voice. (b) The package was being delivered by the
courier to the recipient’s doorstep.
Would pizza or burger rather be eaten by you?
(c) The courier delivered the package to the
(a) Would you rather eat pizza or burger?
recipient’s doorstep.
(b) Would you rather eaten pizza or burger?
(d) The package was delivered to the recipient’s
(c) Would you rather ate pizza or burger? doorstep by the courier
(d) Would you eat pizza or burger? Q.20 Select the most appropriate option that can
Q.14 Select the most appropriate option that can replace the underlined word in the following
substitute the underlined words in the given sentence.
sentence. The incorrigible optimism displayed by Aishwarya

h
She’s been beating around the bush all afternoon in difficult situations turned out her to be a
- I just wish she would come out and tell us what favourite among her friends.

s
she really thinks. (a) translucent (b) illustrious

i
(a) avoiding to talk directly about a topic or issue (c) unchanged (d) barefooted

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(b) trying to be overprotective

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Comprehension:
(c) denying to have her head in the clouds In the following passage, some words have been

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(d) there to give the cold shoulder
Q.15 Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word.

s
deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the
most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Climatic disasters are (1)_____________ increasingly

n y
Elaborate common due to the effects of climate change. These
disasters include extreme weather events such as

E b nt
(a) Easy (b) Complex hurricanes, tornadoes, floods and droughts. To mitigate
(c) Simple (d) Plain the effects of these disasters, it is essential to invest
Q.16 Select the most appropriate option that can in disaster preparedness and (2)______________. The
substitute the underlined words in the given impact of climatic disasters is not limited to the loss
sentence. of life and property damage. For example, hurricanes

a
can disrupt the oil and gas industry, leading to higher
It’s not polite to blow your own trumpet in front
fuel prices and (3)_____________. Floods can damage
of others.
crops and infrastructure, leading to food shortages and

h
(a) brag one’s own accomplishment disruptions to transportation systems. Rising
(b) criticise someone unfairly temperatures can lead to more frequent heat waves,

s
(c) play a musical instrument while changes in precipitation patterns can lead to
more (4)_____________ droughts and floods. Climatic
(d) give someone a compliment
disasters disproportionately affect vulnerable

a
Q.17 Select the most appropriate option that can populations. Collaboration among governments,
be used as a one-word substitute for the communities and businesses is crucial for effective

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underlined segment in the following sentence. disaster preparedness and response. This involves
After the scandal, the king was left with no choice investing in early warning systems, improving

P
but to announce his act of renouncing the throne. infrastructure and emergency services and planning for
(a) coronation (b) extradition post-disaster recovery. By taking a (5)______________
approach to disaster management, we can reduce the
(c) exoneration (d) abdication
impacts of climatic disasters and build more resilient
Q.18 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the communities.
given word.
Q.21 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
Ambivalent blank 1.
(a) Unpredictable (b) Legitimate (a) became (b) becoming
(c) Unequivocal (d) Irresistible (c) become (d) becomes

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Q.22 Select the most appropriate option to fill in Q.24 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank (b) blank (d)
(a) regeneration (b) response (a) fast (b) rare
(c) evaluation (d) manifestation (c) frequent (d) speedy
Q.23 Select the most appropriate option to fill in Q.25 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank (c) blank 5.
(a) fatigue (b) shortages (a) proactive (b) productive
(c) failure (d) drought (c) bioactive (d) inactive

Answer Key
1. (d) 2. (c) 3. (d) 4. (a) 5. (d) 6. (b) 7. (a) 8. (c)
9. (b) 10. (d) 11. (c) 12. (d) 13. (a) 14. (a) 15. (b) 16. (a)
17. (d) 18. (c) 19. (c) 20. (c) 21. (b) 22. (b) 23. (b) 24. (c)
25. (a)

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Q.1 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the stars or even criminals from his generation.
underlined word. (a) A, B, C, D (b) A, C, B, D
This novelist is known for his verbosity. (c) B, A, C, D (d) A, D, C, B
(a) Vengeance (b) Succinctness Q.8 The following sentence has been split into four
(c) Humility (d) Candour segments. Identify the segment that contains
Q.2 Select the most appropriate homophones to a spelling error.
fill in the blanks. You cannot / compensate for the / wrongdoings
you have / comitted in the past.
I got ________ while replacing the ________.

h
(a) You cannot
(a) tyre; tire (b) tyred; tire
(b) comitted in the past.
(c) tired; tier (d) tired; tyre

s
(c) wrongdoings you have
Q.3 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM for (d) compensate for the

i
‘refuse’ in the given sentence.
Q.9 Select the option that expresses the given
Shama was allowed to visit the accommodation

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sentence in active voice.

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places for the devotees of the shrine. The snake was killed by Shyam.

i
(a) Allowed (b) Visit (a) Shyam killed the snake.

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(c) Accommodation (d) Shrine (b) Shyam kills the snake.

s
Q.4 Select the most appropriate option to fill in (c) Shyam has killed the snake.
the blank.

n
(d) Shyam had killed the snake.

y
The CEO’s ________ disregard for his employees’ Q.10 The following sentence has been split into four

E b nt
well-being led to high turnover and low morale segments. Identify the segment that contains
in the company. a grammatical error.
(a) calous (b) callus I brought / an apple from / a place you
(c) callous (d) calus recommended / me earlier.
Q.5 Select the sentence that has a grammatical (a) I brought
error. (b) me earlier

a
(a) Rama can bowl fastly. (c) a place you recommended
(b) Go back to your room. (d) an apple from

h
(c) Don’t talk so loudly. Q.11 Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled
(d) Run quickly order. Arrange the parts in the correct order
to form a meaningful sentence.

s
Q.6 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
P. and allows them to come out of their
given word.
imaginary world
Raciness Q. which helps in illuminating and enlightening

a
(a) Filth (b) Perfection the dark world
(c) Lewdness (d) Obscenity R. of two blind or visually impaired persons

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Q.7 Sentences of a paragraph are given below in
jumbled order. Select the option that arranges
the sentences in the correct logical sequence
to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A. I once met a gentleman who told me about a
game he plays with his grandchildren.
B. He shares a titbit or two and it starts off a
S. eye donation is a very generous act towards
society
(a) SQPR
(c) SPQR
(b) SRQP
(d) SQRP
Q.12 Select the option that expresses the given
sentence in active voice.
Let the door be shut.
conversation. (a) You are requested to shut the door.
C. He then asks his teenage grandchildren if (b) The door should be shut.
they know who those people are. (c) Let you shut the door.
D. He picks some names of politicians, rock (d) Shut the door.

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Q.13 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the (a) SPRQ (b) SPQR
underlined word in the given sentence. (c) SQPR (d) SRQP
The loyal nature of the princess was one of the Q.20 Select the most appropriate option that can
reasons that the king trusted her very much. substitute the underlined words in the given
(a) infamous (b) treacherous sentence.
(c) livid (d) unyielding No sooner did we arrived at the airport than we
Q.14 Select the most appropriate option that can got onto our flight to Atlanta.
substitute the underlined segment in the given (a) did we arrive at
sentence. (b) can we arrive by
Amar is very good in mathematics. (c) have we arrived at
(a) good at (b) good about (d) had we arrive at
(c) good on (d) good with Comprehension:
Q.15 Select the most appropriate option that can In the following passage, some words have been
substitute the underlined words in the given deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the
sentence. most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The company is planning to cut back few Tea prices in the domestic market continue to rule high

h
employees. in the (1)______ year despite the expectation of a higher
(a) reduce some (b) lay off some production as compared to the previous year.

s
(c) refuse some (d) lay down some According to a preliminary assessment (2)______ on the
weather (3)______ in recent months, tea output in the

i
Q.16 Select the most appropriate meaning of the
next year may reach to 800 tonnes as (4)______ 780
given idiom.

l
tonnes last year. During the past three months, tea

r
Have a narrow escape prices have shown an (5)______. Unlike last year, when

i
(a) Only just succeed in doing something tea prices were dramatically low, this year, prices seem

g
(b) Likely to fall in the near future to have stabilised at rather high levels

s
(c) Do something very risky Q.21 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number 1.

n
(d) Just manage to avoid danger or trouble

y
(a) first (b) current
Q.17 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word from the

E b nt
given sentence. (c) second (d) last
The city had a hundred thousand inhabitents— Q.22 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
some think double as many. blank number (b)
(a) Hundred (b) Inhabitents (a) shared (b) based
(c) Double (d) Thousand (c) flown (d) carried

a
Q.18 Select the most appropriate idiom for the
underlined words in the given sentence.

h
The childhood days are peaceful days of our life.
(a) halcyon days (b) live wire days
Q.23 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number (c)
(a) outbreak
(c) condition
(b) forecast
(d) pattern

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(c) all years (d) hard and fast days Q.24 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number (d)
Q.19 Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled
(a) about (b) compared

a
order. Arrange the parts in the correct order
to form a meaningful sentence. (c) against (d) above

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P. the news of her husband’s death Q.25 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
Q. to break to her as gently as possible blank number 5.
(a) decline (b) incline

P
R. great care was taken
S. knowing that Mrs. Mallard was afflicted with (c) upgrade (d) uptrend
a heart trouble

Answer Key
1. (b) 2. (d) 3. (a) 4. (c) 5. (a) 6. (b) 7. (d) 8. (b)
9. (a) 10. (c) 11. (d) 12. (d) 13. (b) 14. (a) 15. (b) 16. (d)
17. (b) 18. (a) 19. (d) 20. (a) 21. (b) 22. (b) 23. (b) 24. (c)
25. (d)

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Prashant Sir

Q.1 Select the most appropriate meaning of the (c) and lied about it
given idiom. (d) to the public
Throw cold water on Q.7 Select the most appropriate synonym of the
(a) To show indifference given word.
(b) To rinse thoroughly Paragon
(c) To encourage (a) Transient (b) Epitome
(d) To talk nicely (c) Associate (d) Grumpy

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Q.2 Select the option that can be used as a one- Q.8 Sentences of a paragraph are given below in
word substitute for the given group of words. jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the
correct order to form a meaningful and

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Unpleasantly rough or sharp, especially to the
senses, cruel coherent paragraph.

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(a) Haslet (b) Hart A. Through these experiences, Sarah gained a

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newfound appreciation for the beauty and

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(c) Harsh (d) Hasp
complexity of the world, and returned home
Q.3 Select the ANTONYM of the word inadvertent

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with a renewed sense of purpose and passion.

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to fill in the blank.
B. Sarah had always dreamed of traveling the
Everyone likes to speak in a clear and ________

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world, but she never had the opportunity to
manner. do so until she graduated from college.

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(a) unintentional (b) peevish C. Along the way, she encountered a diverse

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(c) deliberate (d) impious array of individuals, each with their own
Q.4 Select the most appropriate option that can unique stories and perspectives.
substitute the underlined segment in the given D. With her degree in hand, she set off on a
sentence. backpacking adventure across Europe, eager
Syamala is more taller than her sister. to explore new cultures and meet new people.
(a) BACD (b) CBAD

a
(a) tall (b) taller
(c) most taller (d) tallest (c) DBCA (d) BDCA
Q.5 The following sentence has been divided into Q.9 Select the most appropriate synonym of the

h
parts. One of them may contain an error. bracketed word in the following sentence to
Select the part that contains the error from the fill in the blank.

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given options. If you don’t find any error, mark The playwright borrowed the ________ (crux) of
‘No error’ as your answer. plot from Shakespeare.
Hurray! Here is the toy / what I was looking for (a) peel (b) subsistence

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/ as my birthday gift.
(a) Hurray! Here is the toy
(b) No error
(c) what I was looking for
(c) essence (d) blueprint
Q.10 Select the option that can be used as a one-
word substitute for the given group of words.
An imperfection; a blemish, a crack

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(d) as my birthday gift
Q.6 Parts of the following sentence have been
given as options. Select the option that
contains an error.
The politician was accused of accepting bribes
and lied about it to the public.
(a) Flaunt
(c) Flaw
(b) Fleck
(d) Flea
Q.11 Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word in the given sentence.
He lost the golden opportunity due to his habit
of procrastination.
(a) of accepting bribes (a) indecisiveness (b) impulsiveness
(b) The politician was accused (c) inquisitiveness (d) submissiveness

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underlined word. during class.
Syam does not intervene in others’ affairs. (d) A question will be asked by the student to the
(a) Meddle (b) Speak teacher during class
(c) Trouble (d) Help Q.19 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
the blank.
Q.13 Select the most appropriate synonym of the
bracketed word in the following sentence to fill People were ________ to safe places by the rescue
in the blank. team after the earthquake.
(a) ebacuated (b) evacuated
The text ___________ (implies) to several themes
that need closer examination. (c) evkuated (d) evakuated
(a) alludes (b) deceives Q.20 Sentences of a paragraph are given below in
jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the
(c) embellishes (d) apprehends correct order to form a meaningful and
Q.14 The following sentence has been split into four coherent paragraph.
segments. Identify the segment that contains A. Electronic waste is a huge challenge to the
a spelling error. world today.
According to a report / every day / thousands of B. But the unrequired purchase by consumers

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animals / are slautered. cannot be halted.
(a) thousands of animals C. However, an awareness on reduce and reuse

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(b) are slautered can be of great help.

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(c) every day D. Recycling industries are working hard to
reduce the burden of waste.

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(d) According to a report

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Q.15 Select the most appropriate idiom for the (a) DBAC (b) ABCD

i
underlined words in the given sentence. (c) DABC (d) ADBC

g
Piyush is inexperienced in leather industry. Comprehension:

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(a) in great hands (b) a sore thumb In the following passage, some words have been

n
deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the
(c) hang fire (d) a greenhorn

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most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Q.16 Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled

E b nt
All the housewives who went to the Kalpatharu
order. Arrange the parts in the correct order
Supermarket in Bengaluru had one great ambition: to
to form a meaningful sentence.
be the lucky customer who did not have to pay for her
A. to simplify filling taxes (1)________ . For this was what that notice just inside
B. to a single flat rate the entrance promised. It said: ‘Remember, once a
C. the current five rates week, one of our customers gets free goods. This may

a
D. by narrowing be your (2)________ day!’ For several weeks Mrs.
Batliwala hoped, like many of her friends, to be the
E. Forbes wanted lucky (3)________ . Unlike her friends she never gave

h
(a) EBDCA (b) ECDAB up hope. Her kitchen was full of things which she did
(c) EDACB (d) EADCB not need. She dreamed of the day when the manager

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Q.17 Select the option that expresses the given of the supermarket would approach her and say
sentence in passive voice. “Madam, this is your lucky day. (4)________ in your
basket is free.” On Saturday morning, Mrs. Batliwala

a
She killed the cockroach. went to the supermarket and bought only tea. She
(a) The cockroach was being killed by her. went to the cash desk when the manager of the

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(b) The cockroach is killed by her. supermarket come up to her and said. “You are our
(c) The cockroach was killed by her. lucky customer and everything in your basket is
(5)________ !

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(d) The cockroach has been killed by her
Q.18 Select the most appropriate option that Q.21 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number 1.
expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
(a) cloths (b) shopping
The student asked the teacher a question during
class. (c) sugar (d) jewellery
(a) A question was asked by the student to the Q.22 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number (b)
teacher during class.
(a) easy (b) lucky
(b) A question is being asked by the student to
the teacher during class. (c) smart (d) happy

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Q.23 Select the most appropriate option to fill in (a) products (b) sample
blank number (c) (c) everything (d) packets
(a) seller (b) day Q.25 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(c) women (d) customer blank number 5.
Q.24 Select the most appropriate option to fill in (a) yours (b) expensive
blank number (d) (c) cheap (d) free

Answer Key
1. (a) 2. (c) 3. (c) 4. (b) 5. (c) 6. (c) 7. (b) 8. (d)
9. (c) 10. (c) 11. (a) 12. (a) 13. (a) 14. (b) 15. (d) 16. (d)
17. (c) 18. (a) 19. (b) 20. (d) 21. (b) 22. (b) 23. (d) 24. (c)
25. (d)

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Q.1 Select the most appropriate idiom for the (a) worst than expectation
underlined segment in the given sentence. (b) worse was expected
When he made fun of the sage, who was already (c) worse than expected
infuriated, it made a bad situation worse. (d) bad as expected
(a) Made them at the loggerheads Q.8 Select the most appropriate synonym of the
(b) Pulled someone’s legs given word from the following sentence.
(c) Added fuel to the fire Damage
(d) Budged up Every war in the history originates because of the

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Q.2 Select the most appropriate synonym of the greed of the rulers which was satisfied after mass
given word. destruction.

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Quell (a) Satisfied (b) Destruction

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(a) Invite (b) Beseech (c) Greed (d) Originates
(c) Encourage (d) Suppress Q.9 Select the most appropriate synonym of the

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Q.3 Select the most appropriate idiom for the
following sentence.

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The recent strike of the employees left the factory
and its machinery in disorder.
given word.
Repercussion
(a) Duplication (b) Consequence

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(c) Recusation (d) Apprehension
(a) Need of the hour (b) Out of gear Q.10 Select the option that expresses the given

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(c) Pin-money (d) Lock and key sentence in active voice.
Q.4 Select the option that can be used as a one-

E b nt
It will be done by me.
word substitute for the underlined group of (a) I will do it. (b) I do it.
words. (c) I did it. (d) I have done it
‘A Red, Red Rose’ by Robert Burns is a poem that
Q.11 Select the most appropriate synonym of the
tells a story and has a regular rhythm and rhyme
underlined word in the given sentence.
scheme.

a
Let us adjourn the meeting here, as it is
(a) epic (b) haiku
lunchtime now.
(c) ballad (d) sonnet
(a) Postpone (b) Prohibit
Q.5 Select the most appropriate homonym to fill

h
(c) Stimulate (d) Expedite
in the blank.
Q.12 Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled
Should we go shopping for a ____ fan for our new

s
order, except the first part. Arrange the parts
house?
in the correct order to form a meaningful
(a) ceiling (b) sealink sentence.

a
(c) sealing (d) selling As for the first historical fallacy,…
Q.6 The following sentence has been divided into A. only some specialists can unravel its

r
parts. One of them may contain an error. inscrutable mysteries
Select the part that contains the error from the B. that the past was so different
given options. If you don’t find any error, mark

P
C. from the present that
‘No error’ as your answer.
D. many people wrongly believe
A crocodile / was swimming / in a river.
(a) A crocodile (b) was swimming (a) BCDA (b) DCBA
(c) No error (d) in a river (c) DBCA (d) ABCD
Q.7 Select the most appropriate option that can Q.13 Select the most appropriate synonym of the
substitute the underlined segment in the given given word.
sentence. Hideous
The performance of the musicians was rather (a) Repulsive (b) Pretty
worst than expected by the audience. (c) Attractive (d) Plain

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Q.14 The following sentence has been split into four Q.20 Select the option that expresses the given
segments. Identify the segment that contains sentence in active voice.
a grammatical error. My pencils have been stolen.
An old man whom / we met while coming back
(a) Somebody have stolen my pencils.
/ from our college lives / at my uncle’s place.
(a) An old man whom (b) Somebody steals my pencils.
(b) at my uncle’s place (c) Somebody has stolen my pencils.
(c) we met while coming back (d) Somebody stole my pencils
(d) from our college lives Comprehension:
Q.15 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word from the In the following passage some words have been
given sentence.
deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the
The crowd jerred and laughed, but the young most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
prince sprang to the gate with his face flushed.
Harry Potter was first introduced in the novel, ‘Harry
(a) Prince (b) Laughed
Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’, as an orphan who
(c) Sprang (d) Jerred
is (1)________ by his guardian aunt and uncle and their
Q.16 Sentences of a paragraph are given below in
son. On his 11th birthday Harry discovers that his
jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the
parents were a witch and a wizard and that he, a

h
correct order to form a meaningful and
wizard himself, has been invited to (2)______ Hogwarts
coherent paragraph.
School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. He also learns that

s
A. Despite numerous setbacks and rejections, he
his parents had not (3)_______ in a car accident, as his
refused to give up on his dream of making it

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aunt and uncle had told him, but that they instead
big.
had been murdered by an evil wizard named

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B. John had always been a talented musician,

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Voldemort. Harry was the only person to have ever (4)
but he struggled to find his place in the
______ an attack by Voldemort—by somehow (5)_______

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competitive and cutthroat music industry.

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the latter’s ‘killing curse’—which left him with a
C. With the help of a supportive community of
lightning-bolt-shaped scar on his forehead

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fellow musicians and fans, John continued to
hone his craft and develop his own unique Q.21 Select the most appropriate option to fill in

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sound. blank number 1.

E b nt
D. Eventually, his hard work paid off and he (a) crushed (b) mistreated
landed a record deal with a major label. (c) dispirited (d) bowed
(a) BACD (b) DCAB
Q.22 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(c) BDAC (d) CBAD blank number (b)
Q.17 Select the option that can be used as a one-
word substitute for the given group of words. (a) see (b) escort

a
One who eats human flesh (c) accompany (d) attend
(a) Mammal (b) Vegetarian Q.23 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number (c)

h
(c) Carnivore (d) Cannibal
Q.18 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word. (a) perished (b) departed

s
(a) Acknowledgment (b) Accomodate (c) lost (d) vanished
(c) Address (d) Acquire Q.24 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
Q.19 Choose the correct meaning of the underlined blank number (d)

a
word in the given sentence.
(a) survived (b) thrived
My friend works as a florist at the shop down the

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street. (c) continued (d) tolerated
(a) A person who sells and arranges cut flowers Q.25 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number 5.

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(b) A person who sells sweets
(c) Someone who grows flowers (a) rallying (b) recovering
(d) Someone who works in a bank (c) failing (d) rebounding

Answer Key
1. (c) 2. (d) 3. (b) 4. (c) 5. (a) 6. (c) 7. (c) 8. (b)
9. (b) 10. (a) 11. (a) 12. (c) 13. (a) 14. (a) 15. (d) 16. (a)
17. (d) 18. (b) 19. (a) 20. (c) 21. (b) 22. (d) 23. (a) 24. (a)
25. (d)

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Q.1 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the Q.7 Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word in the given sentence. word ‘Bleak’ from the given sentence.
Everyone feels that he is pompous, but I know He looked gloomy, frail, broken and slow after the
the underlying truth that he is a man of great sudden demise of his brother.
understanding and love. (a) slow (b) gloomy
(a) Modest (b) Lofty (c) frail (d) sudden
(c) Grandiose (d) Haughty Q.8 Select the correct spelling from the given
options to fill in the blank.

h
Q.2 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
Mihika was one of the _______________ in the
(a) Souvenir (b) Symbolise
Master Chef competition held in our society last

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(c) Suseptible (d) Sympathetic year.

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Q.3 Select the grammatically correct version of (a) contextants (b) contestents
the following sentence.

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(c) contestants (d) kontestants

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He was youngest than his brother. Q.9 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the

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(a) He was younger than his brother. given word.

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(b) He was youngest to his brother.

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(c) He was too young than his brother.

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Elusive
(a) Explosive
(c) Definite
(b) Affordable
(d) Rigid

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(d) He was young to his brother.
Q.4 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the Q.10 Select the option that expresses the given

E b nt
underlined word in the given sentence. sentence in passive voice.
We were very much enthusiastic about our tour The students must complete the assignment by
to Agra. Friday.
(a) obsessed (b) anxious (a) The assignment must be completed by the
students by Friday.

a
(c) casual (d) inclined
(b) The assignment will be completed by the
Q.5 Select the option that correctly expresses the students by Friday.
following sentence in active voice.

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(c) The students will have completed the
This was talked about in the meeting by the assignment by Friday.
officers. (d) The assignment must be complete by Friday

a s
(a) The officers were talking about in the meeting.
(b) The officers talked about this in the meeting.
(c) The officers in the meeting had talked about it.
(d) The officers talk about this in the meeting
by the students
Q.11 Select the option that can be used as a one-
word substitute for the underlined group of
words.

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Kidney beans were boiled quickly when Nisha
Q.6 Select the most appropriate option that can added a substance that speeds up a chemical
substitute the underlined segment in the given reaction without being consumed by the reaction

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sentence. itself.
From a recent research, evident is it that a lot (a) reactant (b) catalyst
more women have been opting for professional (c) enzyme (d) solute
courses.
Q.12 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(a) it is evident that more a lot women the blank.
(b) it is evidently that a lot more women Sarah just gave ________ to a baby boy.
(c) it is evident that a lot more women (a) birth (b) breath
(d) it is evidence that a lot more women (c) broth (d) berth

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substitute the underlined segment in the given word substitute for the given group of words.
sentence. Collection of written or spoken texts
My mother asked my father to increase her (a) Data bank (b) Dictionary
personal use allowance. (c) Corpus (d) Circa
(a) pell mell (b) rank and file Comprehension:
(c) pins and needles (d) pin money In the following passage some words have been
Q.14 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the
given word. most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Repeal
The entertainment (1)_______ built by Walt Disney is
(a) Approval (b) Expense
sometimes called the ‘House of Mouse’ in
(c) Separation (d) Adversity
Q.15 Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled acknowledgment of the leading role played by Disney’s
order. Arrange the parts in the correct order most famous creation, Mickey Mouse. Mickey’s round
to form a meaningful sentence. mouse ears, either in silhouette or adorning a hat, have
O. on a regular basis can improve become one of the most (2)_______ corporate logos in
P. engaging in physical activity the world. But if a few business decisions in the 1920s
Q. the risk of chronic diseases, and boost mental had gone differently, they could have been rabbit ears.
health In the mid-1920s Disney was a young (3)________

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R. cardiovascular health, reduce producing a series called the Alice Comedies, short
(a) RPOQ (b) PROQ films that combined live-action footage with animated

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(c) PORQ (d) OQRP images so that human actors appeared to interact with
Q.16 Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled

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cartoon characters. But he had grown tired of the
order. Select the option that arranges the parts
series and wanted to move on to making completely

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in the correct order to form a meaningful
sentence. animated films. In 1927 he got his wish, (4)_______ a

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A. to his neighbours B. first name is Adam deal with Universal to produce a new series based on

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C. that no one even D. he is so rude the adventures of a character called Oswald the Lucky
Rabbit. Both the name and the species of the character

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E. knows that his
(a) D, A, C, E, B (b) B, D, A, C, E had been picked by Universal—’Oswald’ was (5)________

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(c) A, C, B, D, E (d) C, E, B, A, D picked out of a hat of names, and the character was
Q.17 The following sentence has been split into four made a rabbit because there were already too many

E b nt
segments. Identify the segment that contains cartoon cats on the market
a grammatical error. Q.21 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
When I was in 5th grade, / I use to / ride on my blank number 1.
/ red bicycle. (a) empire (b) power
(a) red bicycle (c) province (d) country
(b) I use to

a
Q.22 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(c) When I was in 5th grade,
blank number (b)
(d) ride on my
(a) visible (b) measurable
Q.18 Select the most appropriate idiom for the

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(c) notifiable (d) recognisable
following statement.
Q.23 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
The manager was punished for his negligence in

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work. blank number (c)
(a) Bid defiance (b) Burn one’s boats (a) artisan (b) craftsman
(c) Bolt from the blue(d) Bring to book (c) animator (d) miniaturist

a
Q.19 Select the most appropriate option that can Q.24 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
be used as a one-word substitute for the blank number (d)

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underlined segment in the following sentence. (a) striking (b) crossing
As I walked through the old town, I couldn’t help (c) bewitching (d) possessing
but feel a sentimental longing for the simpler Q.25 Select the most appropriate option to fill in

P
times of my childhood. blank number 5.
(a) affection (b) homesickness (a) apparently (b) anatomically
(c) inertia (d) nostalgia (c) reasonably (d) outwardly
Answer Key
1. (a) 2. (c) 3. (a) 4. (c) 5. (b) 6. (c) 7. (b) 8. (c)
9. (c) 10. (a) 11. (b) 12. (a) 13. (d) 14. (a) 15. (c) 16. (a)
17. (b) 18. (d) 19. (d) 20. (c) 21. (a) 22. (d) 23. (c) 24. (a)
25. (a)

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17/08/2023 Shift-III
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Q.1 Select the most appropriate option that can select ‘No substitution required’.
substitute the underlined segment in the given The students were restored to complete the
sentence. assignment by Friday.
She is the least reliablest person of all. (a) declared
(a) leastest reliable (b) less reliable (b) expected
(c) least reliable (d) lesser reliable (c) designed
Q.2 Select the most appropriate synonym of the (d) No substitution required
word ‘Ravishing’ from the given sentence.
Q.8 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

h
The architect designed a stunning skyscraper
with a sophisticated structural system. There was a sudden esklation of violent acts
which led to the starting of the second world war.

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(a) Sophisticated (b) Skyscraper
(c) Stunning (d) System (a) Esklation (b) Starting

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Q.3 Select the most appropriate option that can (c) Violent (d) Sudden

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Q.9 Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled

r
substitute the underlined words in the given
sentence. order. Arrange the parts in the correct order

i
The young artist spent countless hours perfecting to form a meaningful sentence.

g
her craft, trying with various methods and

s
mediums, and honing her creative vision until

n
she had produced a stunning collection of works
P. a man in a maroon colour flannel shirt
Q. rounded a corner and walked into the middle
of the main street of Yellow Sky

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that showcased her unique talent and R. which had been purchased for purposes of

E b nt
perspective. decoration
(a) exploring with different factors S. and made principally by some Jewish women
(b) experimenting with different techniques on the East side of New York
(c) merging with different variations (a) PRQS (b) PRSQ
(d) researching with different types (c) PSRQ (d) PQRS

a
Q.4 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
Q.10 Select the most appropriate synonym of the
(a) Calendr (b) Conscientious underlined word.
(c) Colleague (d) Conspicuous He wore a bizarre outfit for the party.

h
Q.5 Select the option that expresses the given
(a) Normal (b) Usual
sentence in active voice.
(c) Weird (d) Familiar

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By whom was this poem written?
Q.11 Select the most appropriate synonym of the
(a) Who had wrote this poem?
underlined word in the given sentence.
(b) Who has written this poem?

a
She detests capsicum so much that she would
(c) Who writes this poem?
prefer going empty stomach.
(d) Who wrote this poem?

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(a) prompts (b) marvels
Q.6 Select the most appropriate idiom for the
underlined segment in the following sentence. (c) rebels (d) loathes

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Everything in the mansion was in great confusion Q.12 Select the most appropriate idiom for the
after the robbery. underlined words in the given sentence.
(a) Pick holes He was alone and knew the dangers ahead during
(b) Pell-mell his journey, but he tried to keep up his
(c) Turn over a new leaf confidence.
(d) Damp squib (a) whistled in the dark
Q.7 Select the most appropriate option that can (b) made a sterner stuff
substitute the underlined word in the following (c) stepped up his game
sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, (d) wouldn’t be caught dead

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Q.13 Select the most appropriate synonym of the Q.20 Select the most appropriate option that can
given word. substitute the underlined segment in the given
Timid sentence.
(a) Magical (b) Honest The politician used a/an mild and indirect word
(c) Fearless (d) Nervous to describe the controversial policy, in order to
Q.14 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the soften the blow.
word given in brackets to fill in the blank. (a) oxymoron (b) metaphor
This route cannot get more ____________ (c) euphemism (d) hyperbole
(simplified) than it already is. Comprehension:
(a) uniform (b) convoluted In the following passage, some words have been
(c) homogenous (d) unvaried deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the
Q.15 Select the option that can be used as a one- most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
word substitute for the given group of words. India will host an international summit on Buddhism
A particular form of a language which is peculiar here on April 20 and 21. Delegates from 30 countries
to a specific region or social group. will participate, a notable exception (1) ________ China.
Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, is also
(a) Singular (b) Slang
unlikely to attend the two-day conclave. The maiden
(c) Dialect (d) Referendum conference being organised by the Union Culture
Q.16 Select the most appropriate option that can

h
Ministry and the International Buddhist Confederation
substitute the underlined words in the given will discuss (2) ________ global issues through a
sentence. Buddhist perspective. Over 170 delegates from

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Varun is handsome than his brother. countries such as Mexico, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand

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(a) much handsome to and Japan and 150 from India will participate in the
(b) most handsome than summit to be held in the national capital. The delegates

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(c) more handsome than (3) ________ prominent scholars, monks, diplomats and
(d) more handsome to members of Buddhist organisations across the globe.

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The largest number of delegates are from Sri Lanka

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Q.17 Select the most appropriate option that can
(20) and Vietnam (30). Abhijit Haldar, Director General
substitute the underlined segment in the given

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of International Buddhist Confederation, said that
sentence.
while no delegate had been confirmed from China,

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The GDP of the country has growth rapidly since

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there would be two participants from Taiwan. “The
independence. invitations (4) ________ sent to various Buddhist

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(a) had been grow rapidly institutions and not to governments,” Mr. Haldar
(b) has grown rapidly added. He also mentioned that the Dalai Lama (5)
(c) have grown been rapidly ________ not attend the event due to health issues.
(d) had grow rapidly Q.21 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
Q.18 Select the most appropriate option that blank number 1.
expresses the given sentence in active voice. (a) been (b) being

a
The letter was written by the author and mailed (c) be (d) are
to the publisher. Q.22 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number (b)

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(a) The letter was written and mailed to the (a) classical (b) contemporary
publisher by the author. (c) old (d) ancient
(b) The author wrote the letter and mailed it to

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Q.23 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
the publisher. blank number (c)
(c) The publisher received the letter written by (a) included (b) include

a
the author. (c) including (d) includes
(d) The letter was being written by the author and Q.24 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
mailed to the publisher blank number (d)

given word.
Proposal
(a) Filling
(c) Refusal
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Q.19 Select the most appropriate synonym of the

(b) Scheme
(d) Addition

Answer Key
(a) had
(c) has

blank number 5.
(a) ought to
(c) used to
(b) were
(d) was
Q.25 Select the most appropriate option to fill in

(b) might
(d) dare

1. (c) 2. (c) 3. (b) 4. (a) 5. (d) 6. (b) 7. (b) 8. (a)


9. (b) 10. (c) 11. (d) 12. (a) 13. (d) 14. (b) 15. (c) 16. (c)
17. (b) 18. (b) 19. (b) 20. (c) 21. (b) 22. (b) 23. (b) 24. (b)
25. (b)

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Q.1 Select the most appropriate synonym of the Q.8 Select the option that can be used as a one-
given word. word substitute for the given group of words.
Dynamic Something to be easily carried or moved
(a) Famous (b) Halt (a) Robust (b) Stagnant
(c) Innate (d) Energetic (c) Portable (d) Fragile
Q.9 Select the option that can be used as a one-
Q.2 Choose the correct meaning of the underlined
word substitute for the given group of words.
word in the given sentence.
An imagined place or state of things in which
The museum’s archive is a great place to find

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everything is perfect
valuable artifacts such as ancient manuscripts. (a) Dwarf (b) Utopia
(a) A collection of essays

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(c) Chronology (d) Octogenarian
(b) A room to store lots of books Q.10 Select the option that can be used as a one-

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(c) A room to store important official documents word substitute for the given group of words.
Poor physical or mental condition.

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(d) A collection of historical documents or records

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Q.3 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the (a) Ill nature (b) Illicit

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given word. (c) Ill-fated (d) Ill health

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Guile Q.11 The following sentence has been split into four

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segments. Identify the segment that contains
(a) Deceit (b) Treachery a grammatical error.

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(c) Honesty (d) Terseness

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They were laid / in the sun / the entire morning
Q.4 Select the most appropriate homophone to fill / till Sudharshan came.

E b nt
in the blank. (a) till Sudharshan came
Ants ________food during the summer and save (b) They were laid
it for winter. (c) the entire morning
(a) horde (b) hoard (d) in the sun
(c) heard (d) herd Q.12 Select the correct spelling of the underlined

a
Q.5 The following sentence has been divided into word in the given sentence.
parts. One of them may contain an error. The feeling of weightlessness while skydiving is
known to exilarete many people.

h
Select the part that contains the error from the
given options. If you don’t find any error, mark (a) exilairate (b) exhilarete
‘No error’ as your answer. (c) exilarate (d) exhilarate

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Q.13 Select the option that expresses the given
A owl was / hooting throughout / the night.
sentence in active voice.
(a) A owl was (b) the night I was never supported by my family.

a
(c) No error (d) hooting throughout (a) My family have never supported me.
Q.6 Select the option that can be used as a one- (b) My family had never supported me.

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word substitute for the given group of words. (c) My family never supported me.
One who studies the evolution of mankind (d) My family never supports me.

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(a) Anarchist (b) Amateur Q.14 The following sentence has been split into four
(c) Anthropologist (d) Antagonist segments. Identify the segment that contains
Q.7 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM for a spelling error.
‘redeem’ in the given sentence. The famous author / clearly mentioned / all the
names of his friends / in the acknolledgments
Shantanu violated the rules of the college when of the book.
he started screaming and shouting in the
(a) in the acknolledgments of the book
premises.
(b) The famous author
(a) Screaming (b) Violated
(c) clearly mentioned
(c) Premises (d) Shouting (d) all the names of his friends

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Q.15 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the Q.20 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
given word. the blank.
Mean The ________ of the company’s CEO was widely
praised for her innovative leadership.
(a) Minute (b) Noble
(a) rein (b) rayne
(c) Notorious (d) Novel
(c) rain (d) reign
Q.16 Select the most appropriate idiom for the
underlined segment in the following sentence. Comprehension:
Nitish’s promotion is due. In the following passage, some words have been
deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the
(a) On the cards (b) Not worth his salt
most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
(c) With due respect (d) Done to death Globalisation is not a new 1__________. Traders
Q.17 Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled travelled vast distances in ancient times to buy
order. Select the option that arranges the parts commodities that were 2___________ and expensive for
in the correct order to form a meaningful sale in their homelands. The Industrial Revolution
sentence. brought 3____________ in transportation and
communication in the 19th century that eased trade

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A. in social evolution by imitation across borders. The think tank, Peterson Institute for
B. by reason of its higher standard of living International Economics (PIIE), states globalisation

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4______________ after World War I and nations moved
C. the royal style is the agent
toward 5_____________ as they launched import taxes

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D. and cultural patterns are similarly to more closely guard their industries in the aftermath
transmitted by the dominant caste of the conflict.
(a) C, D, A, B
(c) B, C, D, A

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(b) C, A, D, B

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(d) B, A, C, D
Q.21 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number 1.
(a) power (b) variation

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Q.18 Select the option that expresses the following
sentence in passive voice. (c) design (d) concept

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E b nt y
An agitated gathering of workers in the company
disturbed the meeting.
(a) Meeting of the company was disturbed.
(b) An agitated meeting of workers in the company
disturbed the gathering.
Q.22 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number (b)
(a) plentiful
(c) preserved
(b) common
(d) rare
Q.23 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number (c)

a
(c) The meeting was disturbed by an agitated
gathering of workers in the company. (a) chaos (b) advances

(d) The gathering agitated the meeting of the (c) issues (d) a decline

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company Q.24 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number (d)
Q.19 Select the most appropriate meaning of the

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given idiom. (a) trooped (b) soared
Costs an arm and a leg (c) de-escalated (d) stalled

a
(a) To be affordable Q.25 Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number 5.

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(b) To be moderately priced
(a) protectionism (b) integration
(c) To be free of charge
(c) liberalisation (d) diversification

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(d) To be very expensive

Answer Key
1. (d) 2. (d) 3. (c) 4. (b) 5. (a) 6. (c) 7. (b) 8. (c)
9. (b) 10. (d) 11. (b) 12. (d) 13. (c) 14. (a) 15. (b) 16. (a)
17. (b) 18. (c) 19. (d) 20. (d) 21. (d) 22. (d) 23. (b) 24. (d)
25. (a)

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