Q1.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underline word given in the
sentence.
All states have an age constraint restricting minors.
(a) Hazard (b Burden
(c) Concern (d) Control
Q2. Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words.
A person who entertains people by doing difficult feats
(a) Acrobat (b) Cosmonaut
(c) Astronaut (d) Performer comedian
Q3. Select the most appropriate meaning of the underline idiom.
Anu jumped the gun and announced their plans at the dinner table.
(a) shouted loudly (b) started shooting
(c) acted hastily (d) ate quickly
Q4. Select the most appropriate antonym of the underline word given in the
sentence.
The stories of his ferocious savagery exceed belief.
(a) ruthless (b) fearless
(c) gentle (d) Brutal
Q5. Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words.
A patient with imaginary symptoms and diseases
(a) melancholic (b) cardiac
(c) hypochondriac (d) alcoholic
Q6. Select the most appropriate synonym of the underline word given in the
sentence.
That house is surrounded by an aura of unmitigated gloom.
(a) Colour (b) Shriek
(c) Noise (d) Halo
Q7. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To run around like a headless chicken
(a) To do things methodically one by one
(b) To be lazy and unwilling to work
(c) To do many things in a disorganized manner
(d) To be unable to catch escaping chicken
Q8. Select the most appropriate antonym of the underline word given in the
sentence.
He had been gone over a week now, but the premonition persisted.
(a) presage (b) hunch
(c) proof (d) idle
Q9. Select the most appropriate synonym of the underline word given in the
sentence.
I couldn't figure out his fascination with her at the time.
(a) dislike (b) happiness
(c) agreement (d) appeal
Q10. Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words.
To cross streets on foot carelessly
(a) catwalk (b) jaywalk
(c) stroll (d) Wander
Q11. Select the most appropriate meaning of the underline idiom given in the
sentence.
Have you heard the news that Hema is looking for greener pastures?
(a) has been transferred (b) was feeling rejected
(c) exploring new opportunities (d) has been fired
Q12. Select the most appropriate antonym of the underline word given in the
sentence.
She screamed again as she tumbled down a steep hill.
(a) Flat (b) Rough
(c) Narrow (d) Shallow
Q13. Select the most appropriate synonym of the underline word given in the
sentence.
He clearly did not think of the inevitable ramification for his unwise action.
(a) Inception (b) Satisfaction
(c) Source (d) Consequence
Q14. Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words.
A type of magic in which spirits, especially evil ones, are used to make things
happen
(a) Chemistry (b) Mimicry
(c) Sorcery (d) Alchemy
Q15. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
A building where grain is kept or stored.
(a) Greenery (b) Granary
(c) Grandstand (d) Grate
Q16. Select the most appropriate antonym of the underline word given in the
sentence.
The knavish wolf was able to convince the pig to let him into his home.
(a) dishonest (b) Cunning
(c) brief (d) Virtuous
Q17. Select the most appropriate synonym of the underline word given in the
sentence.
Our internet was so slow we had to get an extender in order to bolster our poor
home wi-fi.
(a) Strengthen (b) Weaken
(c) Discourage (d) Embolden
Q18. Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words.
Travelling under a name other than one’s own
(a) incredible (b) incognito
(c) impromptu (d) Invisible
Q19. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
When they read about the proposed strike of buses they said, “We’ll cross that
bridge when we come to it.”
(a) Prevent them (b) Call them for talks
(c) Solve the problem (d) Cancel our plans
Q20. Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words.
The organic component of soil, formed by the decomposition of leaves and
other plant material
(a) silt (b) humus
(c) clay (d) alluvium
Q21. Select the most appropriate meaning of the underline phrase given in the
sentence.
He is completely at sea about where to invest his hard-earned money.
(a) Sure (b) Committed
(c) In shock (d) Confused
Q22. Select the most appropriate synonym of the underline word given in the
sentence.
There is beautiful foliage and stunning children everywhere.
(a) Foolishness (b) Urgency
(c) Firmness (d) Greenery
Q23. Select the most appropriate antonym of the underline word given in the
sentence.
The shrunken hairy beige armadillo happily sniffed at the three-day old spam
fritter.
(a) Hoard (b) Waste
(c) Spoil (d) Spread
Q24. Select the most appropriate meaning of the underline idiom given in the
sentence.
We enjoyed watching the film because it was a down–to-earth depiction of
modern life.
(a) fanciful and dreamlike (b) pleasing and entertaining
(c) practical and direct (d) short and meaningful
Q25. Select the most appropriate meaning of the underline phrase.
The situation is getting out of hand “the manager said to us.
(a) Not growing fast enough (b) Not in control anymore
(c) Going to be handled soon (d) Can be passed on to someone else