WRITE THE WORD WHICH IS MOST OPPOSITE TO THE WORD USED IN THE

SENTENCE
We should not belittle others' achievements) (a) recommend (b) praise (c) encourage
(d) inspire
He has a delicate constitution. (a) fit (b) ungainly (c) strong (d)rugged
The palace was indeed grotesque. (a) good (b) decent (c) filthy (d) congruous
She is slender in figure) (a) strong (b) well-built (c) stout (d) slim
He seems to have a propensity to fight. (a) scepticism (b)penchant (c) aversion (d)
proclivity
The man's actions made it obvious that he had a wicked plan in mind. (a) false (b) obscure
(c) uncertain (d) difficult
The Commission took two years to go through the massive collection of files and documents before
preparing its report. (a) ugly b) short (c) light (d)heavy (e) meagre
Religion teaches us not to run after the transient pleasures of the world. (a) permanent (b)
sinful (c) unnatural (d) joyful
He is adamant on going. a) confused (1),) lenient (c) stressing (d) indecisive (e) yielding.
The two friends were distinct in every thing; dress, manners, hair-style and food habits (a) similar
(b) uniform (c) opposite d) different
The climbers found the ascent nerve breaking. (a) slide b) decline (c) fall (d) descent
'His appointment was confirmed last month. (a) disappointment (b) discharge (c) suspension
(d) dismissal
The Ganga is as deep in midstream as at the banks. a) wide (b) narrow (c) hollow
(d) shallow
Unsettled conditions in the land led to the exodus of hundreds of its citizens. (a) expulsion b)
invasion (c) immigration (d) entry
WRITE THE WORD WHICH IS MOST SIMILLIAR TO THE WORD USED IN THE
SENTENCE
Sporadic rise in his temperature has caused us much worry (a) Frequent (b) Irksome (c) Irregular
(d) Scattered
Ant is believed to be the most industrious creature. (a) sensible (b) diligent c) successful
(d) punctual
The tour was cancelled on account of incessant rain. (a)constant (b)heavy (c) intermittent
(d) unexpected
I disdain those who tell lies. (a) condemn (b) scorn (c) hate (d) despise
The benevolence of the God of Rain has seen a very successful monsoon this year (a) vision
(b)morbidity (c) kindness (d) ill-will
The country's resources should be judiciously used. (a) sparingly (b) reasonably (c)
adequately (d) immensely
Everyone tries to avoid his company because he is in the habit of using too many jibes. (a)jokes
(b) abuses (c) criticism (d)taunts
The story is too.fantastic to be credible. (a) praiseworthy ' (b) readable (c) believable d) false
A government rocked by frequent scandals is an effete set of people with no credibility. (a)innocent
(b) stupid (c) excited (d) exhausted
She does not get her work done punctually and properly because she is always dawdling.
A)confused (b) playing (c) loitering (d) chit-chatting
The little coy bride was admired by everyone. (a) beautiful (b)shy (c) talented (d) sweet
The small boy was able to give a graphic description of the thief. (a) vague (b)broad (c) vivid (d)
drawing
Sentence correction
.A)The court awarded/ (B) death sentence for/ (C) all the three accused/ (D) in the triple murder
case.
We use to go (B)to play hockey/ (C) in the college ground/ (D) every evening.
.I am interested/ (B) to any subject which/ (C) is dry and require (D) hard labour to prepare for
examination.
.The teacher entered the class-room/ () and asked the boys to/ (C) do dictation/ (D) at a higher
speed.
.We do not want/ (B) to go for/ (C) participating into the rally at the/ (D) boat club.
.The flood has taken (B) a toll of fifty lives/ (C) in Uttar Pradesh and/ (D)had made much havoc in
the state. .
.There were long queues/ (B) on the Booking Windows/ (C) of cinema halls (D) on the eve of Holi.
.Mohan was suffering with fever/ (B) for the last three days/ (C) and did not come/ (D) to school.
.He was taken/ (B) with surprise/ (C) to see me wearing/ (D) a new uniform.
.He had got tired/ (B) walking over/ (C) a distance of ten kilometres and/ (D) avoided seeing people
or talking of them.
.He cannot distinguish/ (B) in the wrong and right/ (C) and therefore he is a very simple person (D)
not a dishonest one.
.Make a good preparation/ (B) by studying hard(C) to get from University Examination/ (D) in first
attempt.
.He was stabbed on the back/ (B) and was removed to/ (C) hospital by the police (D) in an
ambulance.
Reading comprehension
A well-dressed young man entered a big textile shop one evening. He was
able to draw the attention of the salesmen who thought him rich and
likely to make heavy purchases. He was shown the superiorvarieties of
suit lengths and sarees. But hekept on casually examining them., he
kept on-moving to the next section where readymade goods were being
sold and further on to the hosiery section. By then, the salesmen had
begun to doubt his intentions, and drew the attentionof the manager.
The manager asked him what exactly he wanted, and he replied that he
wanted courteous treatment. He explained that he had come to the same
shop in casual dress that morning and drawn little attention. His pride
was hurt and he wanted to assert himself. He had come in good dress
only to get decent treatment, not for getting any textiles. He left
without making any purchase
 The young man was well dressed because
(a) it was his habit to dress well.
(b) it was his wedding day.
(c) he wanted to meet the manager of the -shop.
d) he wanted to impress the salesmen.
the salesmen in the shop are described as people who pay attention to
(a) only young men and women.
(b) pretty women.
(c) only rich customers.
d) regular customers.
The young man moved away to the hosiery section because he
(a) was not interested in purchasing anything now.
(b) did not like the readymode clothes.
(c). wanted better clothes.
d)was restless.
.
 The manager asked the young man what he wanted because
(a) he would give him exactly what he was looking for.
(b) the salesmen had drawn his attention to the indifferent attitude
of the young
man.
(c) he thought they could do more business with him that way.
(d) he thought the visitor was dissatisfied.
 Passage 2
If India takes up the doctrine of the sword, she may gain temporary
victory. Then Indiawill cease to be the pride. of my heart. am wedded
to India because owe my all to India. bepleve absolutely that she has
a mission for all the world. She is not to copyEurope blindly. India's
acceptance of the sword will. be the hour of my trial. hope shall
not be found wanting. My religion has no geographical limits. if have
a living Faith in it, it will transcend my love for India herself. My
life is dedicated to the service of India through the religion of
non-violence.
.
India will cease to be a pride of the writer's heart when it
(a) copies others.
(b) does not fight for its cause.
(c) follows the path of violence.
Ds)has no mission for the world.
.
A religion has no geographical limits when
(a) it is followed by a small community.
(b) it rises above the interests of a country.
(c) many people follow it.
d)people fight for their religion.
The expression 'hour of trial' in the passage given above means the
time
(a) of. trial in court of law.
(b) when a person gets some punishment.
(c) when one's principles are put to test.
(d) when a man Faces some difficult problems in life.
The expression 'doctrine of the sword" means
(a) dictatorship.
(b) belief in the use of violent methods.
(c) fighting with a sword.
d)habit of carrying arms.
 The author of the passage is
(a) very criticalof his own philosophy of life.
(b) deeply aware, of his failures in life.
(c) unsure of what religion con do to politics.
d)morally strong and invincible.