English Grammar : Vocabulary and Composition
1. What does ‘Lucid’ mean?
A. Opaque
B. Clear
C. Solid
D. Hazy
Answer : B. Clear
2. What is the correct meaning of “Classic”?
A. Of the first or highest quality
B. A long list
C. Loose, flowing robe
D. Sanctified
Answer : A. Of the first or highest quality
3. What is the synonym of Obesity?
A. Obedience
B. Fat
C Orthodox
D. Nocturnal
- Answer : B. Fat
4. What is meant by hall mark?
A. Grand
B. Genuine excellence
C A spot
D. A big mark
- Answer : B. Genuine excellence
5. What does ‘dark horse’ mean?
A. Silent
B. Secretive
C Dangerous
D. Possessing a secret ability
- Answer : D. Possessing a secret ability
6. What does ‘call up’ mean?
A. Recollect
B. Anticipate
C. Befriend
D. Invite
- Answer : A. Recollect
7. Choose the right alternative from the options given below :
A gourmet loves ………….
A. Fashion
B. Action
C. Food
D. Films
- Answer : C. Food
- Explanation : Gourmet means a person who enjoys eating and often eats too much.
8. Choose the correct alternative from the options to fill in the blanks:
’In the time of danger, we should try to take the bull by the horns‘ means “In the time of danger we should try to ——— ”
A. Surmount it
B. Face the situation boldly
C. Overcome it
D. Control ourselves
- Answer : B. Face the situation boldly
- Explanation : Face the situation boldly – Face the situation with courage
9. Choose the word from the list which is nearest in meaning to the underlined part of the sentence :
The separation from a lover fills one’s mind with blues.
A. Sadness
B. Romanticism
C. Nostalgia
D. Colourfulness
- Answer : A. Sadness
- Explanation : Blues – feelings of sadness
10. Choose the word from the list which is nearest in meaning to the underlined part of the sentence :
Hike in oil price may mar the future of the trade world.
A. Harness
B. Help
C. Better
D. Worsen
- Answer : D. Worsen
- Explanation : Worsen – to ruin, Mar – damage
11. Select the pair in the following options which is set in opposition :
A. Pedant — Pedagogic
B. Humid — Arid
C. Erroneous — Faulty
D. Horrible — Horrendous
- Answer : B. Humid – Arid
- Explanation : Pedant – literalist, Pedagogic – educative, Humid – marked by a relatively high level of water vapor in the atmosphere, Arid – too dry, Erroneous – incorrect, Faulty – defective , Horrible – terrible, Horrendous – horrifying
12. The specialist who handles problems in the human body related to bones is a / an
A. Orthodontist
B. Osteopathy
C. Podiatrist
D. Oncologist
- Answer : B. Osteopathy
- Explanation : Orthodontist – dental specialists, Osteopath – Bone related, Podiatrist – a person who treats the feet and their ailments, Oncologist – Cancer specialists
13. Fill in the blank with the correct alternative from the ones supplied :
The man who follows his nose actually follows his………
A. Passion
B. Rationality
C. Instinct
D. Memory
- Answer : C. Instinct
- Explanation : Passion – enthusiasm, Rationality – reasonableness, Instinct – an innate Memory – remembrance
14. Insert the appropriate phrasal verb in the blank below and make the sentence meaningful :
This evidence……. with what one already knows.
A. ties in
B. sets in
C. gives in
D. goes down
- Answer : A. ties in
- Explanation : ties in – fastening, sets in – kick in, gives in – submit, goes down – sink or crash
15. Fill in the blank with the correct alternative from the ones supplied :
Lachrymose nature means ———— .
A. Lethargic
B. Prone to anger
C. Prone to tear
D. Energetic
- Answer : C. Prone to tear
- Explanation : Lachrymose – tearful , Lethargic – sluggish, Prone to anger – tendency to anger, Prone to tear – tendency to tear, Energetic – showing great activity
16. A duck is a bird, but to duck is ….
A. to feel shy
B. to refuse
C. to abandon
D. to avoid
- Answer : A. to feel shy
- Explanation : to duck – lower the head, to feel shy – feeling shame, to refuse – deny, to abandon – give up, to avoid – eschew
17. Fill in the blank with the correct alternative from the ones supplied :
A man in the charge of farming and nurturing animals is called …………
A. A ploughman
B. A farmer
C. A firm-manager
D. A husbands man
- Answer : B. A farmer
18. A manicurist takes care of
A. foot
B. ear
C. nails
D. mind
- Answer : C. nails
- Explanation : manicurist – handicraftsman artist
19. Choose the right alternative from the options given :
A man with an irrationally fixed idea is called ………
A. An eccentric
B. A maniac
C. A manikin
D. A phobic
- Answer : A. An eccentric
- Explanation : eccentric – strange, maniac – crazy, manikin – mad, phobic – panic
20. Fill in the blank with the right word :
A lame duck organization is one which needs _________.
A. authority
B. staff
C. power
D. support
- Answer : D. support
- Explanation : lame duck organization – unsuccessful organization
21. Fill in the blanks in the sentences choosing the most meaningful alternative from the ones supplied :
The street is not properly……………
A. Illumed
B. Illumined
C. Illuminated
D. Enlightened
- Answer : C. Illuminated
22. The prospect of her marriage is remote.
The opposite of ‘remote’, in this sentence, would be
A. high
B. less
C. far
D. near
- Answer : D. near
23. Fill in the blanks in the sentences choosing the most meaningful alternative from the ones supplied :
The ____________ of the place attracts many ascetics.
A. Quietness
B. Silence
C. Quietude
D. Soundlessness
- Answer : B. Silence
24. ”To give a dog a bad name ” means
A. it is very difficult to destroy the reputation of a loyal person
B. it is very difficult to lose a bad reputation
C. it is very difficult to earn a good reputation in a bad company
D. it is very difficult to both be loyal and do something that jeopardizes self-reputation.
- Answer : B. it is very difficult to lose a bad reputation
25. ‘We are superior to everybody else’ is the apt utterance of a / an
A. Egoist
B. Pacifist
C. Anarchist
D. Chauvinist
- Answer : A. Egoist
26. Select the pair in the following options which is set in opposition :
A. Doggish — Canine
B. Manly — Virile
C. Divine — Infernal
D. Earthly — Terrestrial
- Answer : C. Divine – Infernal
- Explanation : Divine – Heavenly, Infernal – Hellish
27. From the options choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to those underlined in the following Sentence :
The high-handed ways of the manager made him an enemy of the people.
A. Submissive and friendly
B. Ignorant
C. Angry
D. Impatient
- Answer : A. Submissive and friendly
28. From the given options choose the words nearest in meaning to those underlined in the sentences:
After a prolonged suffering he passed away.
A. went away
B. left
C. expired
D. yielded
- Answer : C. expired
29. Choose the opposite of the following idiomatic expression from the options given :
To go to the dogs.
A. To turn over a new leaf
B. To oil one’s own machine
C. be off one’s head
D. To breathe one’s last
- Answer : D. To breathe one’s last
30. A pugilist is a ……….
A. boxer
B. swimmer
C. athlete
D. weightlifter
- Answer : A. boxer
31. Choose the right word from the alternative to complete the sentence idiomatically :
A clever man sweeps his family scandals under the ___________ .
A. Ground
B. Floor
C. Carpet
D. Grave-stone
- Answer : C. Carpet
- Explanation : Under the Carpet – keep secret
32. Baptism of fire means………
A. a fire fighting act
B. a bad beginning in the first job
C. a difficult introduction to an experience
D. a religious experience
- Answer : C. a difficult introduction to an experience
- Explanation : Baptism of fire – ordeal
33. Choose the correct alternative from the ones supplied :
Detect where the adjective “public” is used in a derogatory sense :
A. Public house
B. Public Woman
C. Public servant
D. Public speech
- Answer : B. Public Woman
34. Fill in the blank with correct word to make the sentence meaningful :
It is usual nowadays to blow one’s own ———— to impress others.
A. Horn
B. Trumpet
C. Drum
D. Band
- Answer : B. Trumpet
35. What does ‘wild goose chase’ mean?
[A] To go hunting
[B] To chase wild geese
[C] To go on a foolish, fruitless search
[D] To protect
- Answer : [C] To go on a foolish, fruitless search
- Explanation : Wild goose chase : Vain attempt
36. ‘Samaritan’ – Which of the following?
[A] Clever
[B] Fool
[C] Kind people
[D] Bad people
- Answer : [C] Kind people
- Explanation : Samaritan – a charitable or helpful person
37. What does ‘crocodile tears’ mean?
[A] Expression of sorrow
[B] Tears of animal
[C] False tears
[D] Painful expression
- Answer : [C] False tears
38. What does ‘Out and out’ mean?
[A] lost completely
[B] to throw away
[C] far away
[D] completely
- Answer : [D] completely
39. What does ‘Gift of the gab’ mean?
[A] Intelligence
[B] Humanity
[C] Goodness
[D] Eloquence
- Answer : [D] Eloquence
- Explanation : Eloquence or Gift of the gab – fluent or persuasive speaking or writing.
40. Convert the given sentence into an interrogative sentence : I will meet you at the train station.
A. When will you meet me ?
B. How will you meet me ?
C. Where will you meet me ?
D. Can’t you meet me ?
- Answer : C. Where will you meet me ?
41. Choose the correct prepositions to fill in the blanks
Competitors _________ the globe took part in the game.
A. from
B. over
C. around
D. across
- Answer : C. around
42. Choose the word from the list which is nearest in meaning to the underlined parts of the sentences:
He pierced the balloon with a pin.
A. Stabbed
B. Pricked
C. Penetrated
D. Burst
- Answer : C. Penetrated
43. Change of Voice : Amit is singing a song.
A. A song has been being sung by Amit.
B. A song is sung by Amit.
C. A song has being sung by Amit.
D. A song is being sung by Amit.
- Answer : D. A song is being sung by Amit.
44. I was alarmed ____ the news of my brother’s illness.
A. In
B. At
C. To
D. On
- Answer : B. At
45. Choose the correct alternatives from the options to fill in the blanks:
They ‘laughed down’ the man means that they _______ the man.
A. Confined
B. Laughed with
C. Ridiculed and belittled
D. Punished
- Answer : C. Ridiculed and belittled
46. Select the right answer : My watch is five minutes _____.
A. slow
B. lately
C. past
D. late
- Answer : A. slow
47. The idiomatic expression ‘see eye to eye’ means
A. agree with someone
B. to remain neutral
C. to take over (something)
D. to enjoy the best of both
- Answer : A. agree with someone
- Explanation : ‘see eye to eye’ means to agree.
48. Fill in the blank with an infinitive :
_____ is worth ambition.
A. To borrow
B. To reign
C. To repent
D. To cry
- Answer : B. To reign
49. Choose the correct preposition.
He preferred classical music —— popular numbers.
A. from
B. of
C. over
D. to
- Answer : D. to
50. “Love for the whole world” is called….
A. Patriotism
B. Generousness
C. Philanthropy
D. Nobility
- Answer : C. Philanthropy
51. Select the pair among the following which is set in opposition
A. Wanton : Restrained
B. Sardonic : Bitter
C. Bright : Refulgent
D. Fetch : Bring
- Answer : A. Wanton : Restrained
- Explanation : Wanton – disorderly, Restrained – sober
52. ‘Hold fire’ means
A. To delay doing something
B. Catch Fire
C. Prevent fire
D. Magnify
- Answer : A. To delay doing something
53. He entered the hall in the ____ part of the show.
Which is the right answer ?
A. Latter
B. Later
C. Late
D. Lately
- Answer : B. Later
54. He says he has invented a time machine, which is clearly a load of cobblers.
A. Genuine
B. Great
C. Nonsense
D. Significant
- Answer : C. Nonsense
55. Choose the right option to rewrite the sentence :
No sooner _________ the sun risen than the fog disappeared.
A. did
B. has
C. had
D. was
- Answer : A. did
56. Fill in the blank with the suitable option :
Let’s meet —— next week.
A. sometimes
B. sometime
C. some time
D. some times
- Answer : B. sometime
57. Fill in with the appropriate word :
The jury ___________ divided in their opinion.
A. were
B. was
C. have been
D. have
- Answer : A. were
58. Add a suitable prefix to form the opposite of the word ‘Balance’
A. Nonbalance
B. Unbalance
C. Disbalance
D. Imbalance
- Answer : D. Imbalance
59. The word “necrophilia” means
A. Love for insects
B. Love for children
C. Cultivation of knowledge
D. Fascination with dead bodies
- Answer : D. Fascination with dead bodies
60. Ram made the most ________ his resources. Choose the correct preposition.
A. at
B. of
C. from
D. with
- Answer : B. of
61. “Ornithology” is the study of which ?
A. Fish
B. Coins
C. Relics
D. Birds
- Answer : D. Birds
62. The detective suddenly ____ a useful clue.
Fill in with the right phrasal verb.
A. gave in
B. came across
C. fill up
D. fell down
- Answer : B. came across
63. Find the appropriate synonym of the word ‘Indefatigable’
A. Tireless
B. Indomitable
C. Unhappy
D. Incompatible
- Answer : A. Tireless
64. The word ‘beleaguered’ means
A. Belittled
B. Benefitted
C. Troubled
D. Irritated
- Answer : C. Troubled
65. Put in a correct participle in the blank space :
The car was _______ down the slope.
A. rolling
B. breaking
C. lost
D. having arrived
- Answer : A. rolling
66. Convert the given sentence into a simple sentence :
Pancakes are delicious but not without syrup.
A. Pancakes are delicious when served with syrup.
B. Pancakes are delicious only with syrup.
C. If served with syrup, pancakes are delicious.
D. None of the above
- Answer : C. If served with syrup, pancakes are delicious.
67. She wanted to go on vacation, so she saved money.
Convert this to a simple sentence.
A. As she wanted to go on vacation she saved money.
B. She saved money for vacation.
C. She wanted to go on vacation and saved her money.
D. Although she saved her money, she wanted to go on vacation.
- Answer : A. As she wanted to go on vacation she saved money.
68. Change the voice of the verb and select the correct answer:
‘The script is being written.’
A. The script will have to be written.
B. Write the script.
C. They are writing the script.
D. They have been writing the script.
- Answer : C. They are writing the script.
69. Which is the correct form of the given sentence: They discussed about the matter.
A. They had discussed about the matter.
B. They should have discussed about the matter.
C. They discussed the matter.
D. The given sentence is correct.
- Answer : C. They discussed the matter.
70. Fill in with the right option : I —— him for a long time.
A. have known
B. knew
C. had known
D. should have known
- Answer : A. have known
71. Select the correct answer to fill in the blank : I am sure I —— him before.
A. have met
B. met
C. had met
D. will meet
- Answer : A. have met
72. Fill in with suitable conjunction : He advanced —— he could.
A. until
B. while
C. as far as
D. as
- Answer : C. as far as
73. Correct the following sentence and choose the right answer :
We had gone to the movies last night.
A. We had had gone to the movies last night.
B. We went to the movies last night.
C. We should have gone to the movies last night.
D. We have gone to the movies last night.
- Answer : B. We went to the movies last night.
74. The tranquility and sanctity of the place soothed us. Replace the underlined word with a suitable word.
A. Security
B. Holiness
C. Equanimity
D. Placidity
- Answer : B. Holiness
- Explanation : Tranquility – peace and sanctity – modesty
75. Choose the correct meaning of the word from the alternatives given below :
A la mode
A. Fashionable
B. Cheap
C. Expensive
D. Convenient
- Answer : A. Fashionable
76. ‘Cinema’ may be used with
A. Cooking
B. Selling
C. Sleeping
D. Theater
- Answer : D. Theater
77. Select the correct meaning of the idiom underlined below :
Everything was at sixes and sevens.
A. Disordered
B. Lost
C. Found
D. Sold
- Answer : A. Disordered
78. Insert proper words in the sentence :
Here is the man _____ you asked _____ .
A. whom, about
B. that, for
C. for, from
D. this, for
- Answer : B. that, for
79. Fill in, with relative pronoun, the blank space below :
The man _______ briefcase was lost, reported to the police.
A. that
B. whose
C. which
D. whom
- Answer : B. whose
80. Fill in the blank with the correct preposition given below :
He saved her ________ certain death.
A. from
B. with
C. of
D. in
- Answer : A. from
81. Fill in the blank with the correct word given below :
He wanted to ________ out.
A. want
B. ask
C. call
D. order
- Answer : C. call
82. An Epicurean is one who
A. Endures
B. Suffers
C. Enjoys pleasure
D. Loves
- Answer : C. Enjoys pleasure
83. An illness that is likely to be fatal is
A. Mortal
B. Serious
C. Slight
D. Temporary
- Answer : B. Serious
84. Sorrow may be expressed by the following interjections :
A. Hurrah !
B. Bravo !
C. Oh !
D. Alas !
- Answer : D. Alas !
85. ‘Made up his mind’ means
A. Remembered
B. Resolved
C. Forgot
D. Lost
- Answer : B. Resolved
86. Fill in the blank with the correct word :
A _____ jewel was in the locker.
A. browning
B. filling
C. shining
D. moving
- Answer : C. shining
87. Fill in the blank with the correct word :
The river was _______ the bank.
A. overflowing
B. dry
C. full
D. deep
- Answer : A. overflowing
88. Fill in the blank with the correct word :
_____ he was late, he come home by nine.
A. Even
B. Although
C. Because
D. Despite
- Answer : B. Although
89. Fill in the space with an infinitive :
It is easy _____ but hard to finish.
A. to end
B. to fall
C. to lose
D. to begin
- Answer : D. to begin
90. Use suitable auxiliary verb to fill in the blank space :
You _____ catch the train at once.
A. will
B. can
C. shall
D. must
- Answer : D. must
91. ‘At daggers drawn’ means
A. Friendly
B. On bad terms with
C. Acquainted
D. Unknown
- Answer : B. On bad terms with
92. Insert proper preposition in the sentence.
He was waiting ____ the train.
A. in
B. at
C. for
D. with
- Answer : C. for
93. Insert correct word in the blank space :
Finish your task in a ______ mariner.
A. swift
B. competent
C. silent
D. lazy
- Answer : A. swift
94. There was no _____ in the rain. (Insert correct phrasal verb)
A. let up
B. let in
C. let off
D. let go
- Answer : A. let up
95. Choose the word opposite in meaning to the word underlined below :
The darkness covered the whole countryside.
A. Silence
B. Stillness
C. Light
D. Noise
- Answer : C. Light
96. Select the correct meaning of the idiom underlined below
We didn’t really want that particular hotel, but it was a case of Hobson’s Choice.
A. state of dilemma
B. taking what is available or nothing at all
C. teacher’s choice
D. economical
- Answer : B. taking what is available or nothing at all
97. An indefatigable person remains
A. untired
B. unhappy
C. unresentful
D. unsocial
- Answer : A. untired
- Explanation : Indefatigable – Tireless
98. Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition :
She was running short _____ time.
A. at
B. of
C. with
D. for
- Answer : B. of
99. One who considers the happiness and well being of others first is an
A. Atheist
B. Altruist
C. Alchemist
D. Aesthete
- Answer : B. Altruist
100. Fill in the blank with the appropriate infinitive :
____ is human
A. To laugh
B. To err
C. To read
D. To save
- Answer : B. To err
- Explanation : To err is human – People just make mistakes
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