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Quiz Questions and Answer Key
Topics
Sl. No Topics1 Homonym2 Synonyms3 Antonyms4 Passive voice5 Sentence pattern6 Adjective7 Phrase8 Vocabulary9 Prepositions10 Idiom & Phrases
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HOMONYM :
A word which is similar and identical with another word in sound or pronunciation is known as a HOMONYM.
1) Abject – ObjectAbject: a) bad b) Hopeless, extreme c) Not likingObject: a) Thing b) aim c) cause
2) Accept – ExceptAccept: a) get b] to receive c] to takeExcept: A] Leaving out; Omit b] but for c] good
3) Access – ExcessAccess: A] approach; admittance b] subway c] goExcess: A] Less b} more c] great
4) Adapt ; Adopt ; AdeptAdapt: A] To flex b] to accommodate c] to acceptAdopt: A] to follow b] give c] takeAdept: A] Expert b] new environment c] to get
5) Affect / EffectAffect: A] Harm b] to act uponc] to helpEffect: A] Halo b] to cast c] to bring about; result
6) Air : HeirAir: A] Attitude b] Mixture of gases c] breathingHeir: A] strand b] Inheriting a property c] title
7) Allowed / Aloud Allowed: A] Passage b] Permitted to c] not restrictedAloud: A] Loud voice b] Entry c] home coming
8) Altar / AlterAltar: A] Peak b] summit c] An elevated placeAlter: A] To do b] to modify, to change c] get on
9) Angel / AngleAngel: A] beautiful b] Bell-hop c] A messenger from HeavenAngle: A] point of view b] A point where 2 straight lives meet c] cause
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10) Bear / Bare / Beer Bear: A] to adjust b] to endure, tolerate c] A kind of animalBare: A] Nothing b] Naked c] poorBeer: A] A kind of wine b] Drunkenness
11) Berth / BirthBerth: A] A place to sleep b] A reservation c] sureBirth: A] Being Born b] coming in
12] Blew / BlueBlew: A] came-in b] to blow out the windBlue: A] Ocean b] colour c] lifeless
13) Born/ BorneBorn: A] Entry b] to take birth c] talentedBorne:A] Mindful b] past participle of the verb bear c] carry
14) Brake / BreakBrake: A] a part of a vehicle b] coming-in.Break: A] Hatt b] to make into pieces c] stand
15) Bridal / Bridle:Bridal : A] control b] belonging to a brideBridle: A] A ladel b] head gear of a horse
16) By / Buy :By: A] Next to b] A prepositionBuy: A] Adjacent b] purchase c] farewell
17) Canvas / Canvass:Canvas: A] Talk b] A cloth of hemp c] cottonCanvass: A] Speak b] propagate c] to ask for votes
18) Check / Cheque:Check: A] to stop b] to verify c] to dealCheque: A] To destroy b] to hold on c] a bank slip for payment of money
19) Ceiling / sealingCeiling: A] upper end b] top surface of a room c] coming upSealing: A] To finish b] to stamp with seal c] to close
20) Complement / Compliment:Complement: A] follow b] that which completes the meaning c] EnduresCompliment: A] Compartment b] a good word c] A word of praise
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21) Corporal / Corporeal:Corporal: A] A post b] bodily; physical c] EntityCorporeal: A] Hard b] real c] material, tangible
22) Credible / CreditableCredible: A] True b] believable c] RealCreditable: A] Into one’s account b] worthy c] greatness
23) Council / CounselCouncil: A] Group b] An assembly of persons c] CircleCounsel: A] Lawyer b] Advice c] Wisdom
24) Course / CoarseCourse: A] Direction b] Path, progress, syllabus c] followCoarse: A] Ruffled b] Rough c] Not genteel
25) Dairy / DiaryDairy: A] A place b] A place where milk is processed c] A cattle shedDiary: A] Events b] a record of daily events c] continuous
26) Dam / Damn:Dam: A] go to hell b] excellent c] irrigation projectDamn:A] Hopeless b] condemn c] Bright
27) Dear / Deer:Dear: A] beloved b] costly c] lovingDeer: A] A kind of stag b] wild animal c] Near
28) Dose / Doze:Dose: A] Outburst b] a quantity of medicine c] mixtureDoze: A] Inattentive b] to sleep lightly c] snuggling
29) Fair / FareFair:Fare:
30) Floor / FlourFloor: A] lower surface of the room b] upper surface of the room c] to fall downFlour: A] part of a garden b] blossom c] finely ground power
31) Former / FarmerFormer: A] coming first b] the first, earlier c] originalFarmer: A] a cultivator b] labourer c] servant
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32) Gilt / GuiltGilt: A] covered b] overlaid with gold c] filled with Guilt: A] Bad feeling b] feeling of sinning c] condemned
33) Goal / Gaol:Goal: A] Aim b] Path c] endGaol: A] confined space b] prison; jail c] punishment
34) Hale / HailHale: A] healthy b] chubby c] bubblyHail: A] frozen rain; take birth from, praise b] Direction c] origin
35) Heal / HeelHeal: A] to make healthy b] to cure c] to come outHeel: A] Protected b] hind part of the foot c] Behind
36) Hole / Whole:Hole: A] overview b] complete c] undividedWhole: a] A hollow place b] Home to some species c] small
37) Insight / Incite :Insight : a] sight within b] Perception, deep study c] AbstractIncite : a] To encourage b] to provoke c] to urge
38) Later / Latter:Later: a] Late b] unpunctual c] AfterwardsLatter: a] Dead b] Last c] The second half of the Two; Next
39) Meat / Meet:Meat: a] The edible flesh of animals b] figure c] contentMeet: a] See b] To come over c] come or get together
40) Medal / Meddle:Medal: a] coin b] Metallic substance c] an award in a metallic coin formMeddle: a] To ruffle b] to disturb c] to interfere
41) Miner / MinorMiner: a] b] labourerMinor: a] simple b] innocent c] under aged person; small
42) Naughty / Knotty:Naughty: a] wickedly playful b] childish c] stupidKnotty : a] Devious b] Difficult c] Impossible
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43) New / Knew:New: a] open b] fresh; recent c] ArrivalKnew: a] Familiar b] past tense of the verb know c] close
44) None / Nun:None: a] Not any (pronoun) b] Nowhere c] No directionNun : a]
45) Order / Ardour:Order: a] A command b] In a row c] callArdour: a] fragrance b] Leal c] Commitment
46) Piece / Peace:Piece: a] A slice; a bit of a thing b] Land Peace: a] Food stuff b] calmness c] enlightenment
47) Pray / Prey:Pray: a] Kneel down b] ask earnestly for something c] askPrey: a] A victim b] fall down c] leap forward
48) Principal / Principle:Principal: a] Head of college; chief b] important c] fountain headPrinciple: a] foundation b] A fundamental truth c] Basic
TAG QUESTION
1. Teresa is an accountanta. aren’t she b. doesn’t she c. isn’t she d. she Isn’t
2. I am in good worker:a. I am b. do I c. amn’t I d. aren’t he
3. Peirre is a grand fathera. he isn’t b. isn’t he c. he is d. doesn’t he
4. Kate us a doctora. she is b. is she c. doesn’t she d. isn’t she
5. Jacques and Alicia are studentsa. aren’t they b. are they c. isn’t he d. isn’t she
6. Mario is at work right now
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a. aren’t they b. isn’t he c. is he d. isn’t she
7. I’m herea. am I not? b. am not I c. amn’t I d. aren’t you
8. You and I are busy Nowa. aren’t I b. aren’t we c. we aren’t d. you aren’t
9. It’s windy todaya. am I b. aren’t they c. isn’t it d. isn’t he
10. I am ready for the next exercisea. isn’t he b. wasn’t he c. wouldn’t you d. aren’t I
11. Luciano Pavarotti is a great singera. isn’t he b. wasn’t he c. doesn’t he
12. You wanted thata. would you b. didn’t you c. wouldn’t you d. do you
13. He saw thata. is she b. won’t he c. didn’t he d. doesn’t he
14. You know that’s right a. would you b. wouldn’t you c. don’t you d. didn’t you
15. He will becominga. is he b. didn’t he c. doesn’t he d. won’t he
16. After all this time you would thank he’d have forgottena. didn’t you b. would you c. wouldn’t you d. don’t you
17. The amount he is suffering from bay fever he needs to see adoptera. doesn’t he b. did he c. won’t he d. is he
18. you may that you know the answer but you don’ta. don’t you b. would you c. wouldn’t you d. do you
19. After working so hard he didn’t deserve to fine the exama. doesn’t he b. did he c. won’t you d. is he
20. You wouldn’t report mea. did you b. would you c. wouldn’t you d. do you
21. He isn’t going to like thisa. didn’t he b. did he c. won’t he d. is he
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22. If isn’t very cold todaya. is it b. was it c. does it
23. Mr. Patton assigns a lot of home worka. doesn’t he b. does he c. will she
24. I didn’t bring enough moneya. was I b
25. The children won’t want to go to bed earlya. will they b. do they c. are they
26. You have already seen brave hearta. will you b. haven’t you c. have you
27. We can’t keep out dong in the hotel rooma. will we b. can’t we c. can we
28. The Braves would like to win another world servesa. will they b. won’t they c. wouldn’t they
29. Basket ball players don’t have small feeta. do they b. can day c. will they
30. You can’t answer all the questionsa. will you b. can you c. may you
31. you will help me do the dishesa. won’t you b. will you
32. He believes youa. don’t do b. do he c. doesn’t he
33. The teacher should explain the lessona. should he b. shouldn’t he c. will he
34. The boy didn’t know the lessona. did he b. do he c. doesn’t he
35. Bob frightened youa. does he b. did not he c. do you
36. You can speak English wella. can you b. can’t you
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37. She couldn’t arrange thata. can she b. will she c. could she
38. You won’t tell hima. does he b. will you c. won’t you
39. You are not from around herea. do you b. don’t you c. are you
40. We’re surfing the neta. are we b. aren’t we
41. …………rains a lot in Englanda. doesn’t’ it b. does it c. do it
42. You have visited this website beforea. have you b. haven’t you c. do you
43. We aren’t speaking Germana. aren’t we b. are we c. do we
44. War and peace wasn’t written Lewis Carolla. was it b. wasn’t it c. don’t it
45. He’s still upstairsa. is he b. isn’t he c. does he
46. Let’s go for a walka. do we b. can we c. shall we
47. Nobody calleda. do they b. will they c. can they
48. They will wash the cara. won’t they b. will they c. can they
49. I’m correcta. aren’t I b. am I c. will I
50. You shouldn’t be rude to peoplea. should you b. can you c. will you
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CHOOSE THE CORRECT SYNONYMS
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Bengalis are INNATE poes.a. Romantic b. Excellent c. Dull e. inborn
2. He works for a PALTRY sum in a provision store.a. Sufficient b. worthless c. Heavy d. Huge
3. You cannot question the Inspector’s VERACITY.a. Efficiency b. Truthfulness c. Honesty d. character
4. The annual meetings of trade unions are always BOISTEROUS.a. Well-attended b. Disturbing c. Noisy d. Poorly attended
5. The land was PARCHED by the scorching summer heat.a. sterilized b. cleansed c. to make dry d. Burnt
6. People who smoke stand greater chance of getting cancer than those who ABSTAIN.a. Refuse b. Refrain c. Accept d. Teetotaler
7. He was ENGROSSED in day’s office routine. a. involved b. Tired c. Fully occupied d. Lost
8. He has become a millionaire by this DEVIOUS means.a. Hard work b. Dishonest c. Skillful d. Never ending
9. Though DILATORY in undertaking assignment, she was quick in its executiona. Hesitant b. slow c. Reluctant d. Unwilling
10. The reporter made a VERBATIM report of the Prime Minister’s address.a. Frank b. clear c. unchanged d. correct
11. Leave him to reap the fruits of his own HENIOUS crimes.a. Unlawful b. extremely wicked c. Punishable d. uncountable
12. His professional qualification was of PARMOUNT value.a. Advantageous b. Foremost d. Equal d. Little
13. Her career is a PARADIGM of political opportunisma. Result b. Signal c. Model d. Cause
14. The investment scheme had been a SCAM all along.
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a. Swindle b. Plain c. Failure d. successful
15. Sanjay has PROPENSITY for getting into debt.a. Natural tendency b. Liking c. Aptitude d. will
16. No one welcomes him to the party for he is so GARRULOUS.a. Behaves indecently b. Too proud c. to have ego d. Talks too much
17. INCENSED by his behavior the employer sacked hima. Excited b. Enraged c. To get tired d. Due to
18. Of course she knew pretty well that there was no INNUENDO in his remarka. Sly implication b. Frankness c. Sincerity d. Jealous
19. It is my CANDID advice to you.a. Frank b. well thought c. Humble d. simple
20. He was a NEOPHYTE to enter the test match.a. Eligible b. Novice c. Not eligible d. Useless
21. The doctor prescribed a THERAPEUTIC diet.a. Curative b. Light c. Balance d. with low fat
22. The excessive use of pocket calculators can STULTIFY you capacity to do mental calculations.a. Destroy b. Improve upon c. Strengthen d. To aid in
23. They have put an EMBARGO on all imports.a. Suspension of trade b. Relaxation of duty c. Imposition of dutyd. Punishment
24. The government RESCIND its treaty with Srilanka.a. Finalized b. To come into action c. To revoke d. To strengthen
25. She realized her position to be too PRECARIOUS for active aggression.a. Strong b. Insecure d. Useful d. Dangerous
26. These tribes have a NOMADIC way of life.a. Military b. Simple d. Wanderingd. War like
27. Among all forms of blunders, prophecy is the most GRATUITOUS.a. Indecent b. Dangerous c. Justified d. Unjustified
28. She was quite OBLIVIOUS of the crowd.a. Nervous b. Unaware c. Familiar d. Irritated
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29. Another theory POSTULATES that the yogic treatment relaxes the mind and the body.a. Highlights b. To assume to be true c. Makes doubtful d. Discard
30. The recent immigrants realized they were CONSANGUINEOUS.a. Having same ancestor b. cheated c. mistaken d. Badly treated
31. CASTIGATEa. Deligate b. Evaluate c. Criticise d. Enforce
32. SKIRMISHa. Fight b. contact c. Enimity d. relations
33. ACUTE:a. Rise b. Accidental c. Severe d. Curious
34. LATENTa. Hard b. Concealed c. visible d. Display
35. ROBUST:a. Wear b. Useless c. Forceful d. Stupid
36. VENERATE:a. Respect b. Abuse c. Defame d. Accuse
37. ACCORDa. Failure b. Agreement c. To grant d. Disagreement
38. JUBILANT:a. Disturbed b. Scared c. Gloomy d. Exultant
39. CULPABLE:a. correct b Guilty c. Right d. Innocent
40. WHIMPERa. Rejoice b. Enjoy c. Cry d. Smile
41. MALADYa. Ill-will b. Ill-luck c. ILL-feeling d. Illness
42. SHREWD:a. Clever b. Naïve c. Raw d. Youthful
43. SERENITYA. Agitation b. calmness c. Protest d. Stir
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44. LIMPID:a. Moist b. Hide c. Transparent d. Dark
45. OBTUSE:a. Blunt b. Interfering c. Difficult d. Concealed
46. ENIGMATICA. Pithy b. Puzzling c. Illusive d. Easy
47. OSTENTATION:a. Protruding b. Wealthy c. Decorative d. Showy
48. VENTURE:a. Attempt b. Plunge c. Entertain d. Change
49. CONFINEDa. bed-ridden b. Restricted c. Restrained d. Imprisoned
50. MAMOOTH:a. small b. tiny c. huge d. thin
CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANTONYM
Multiple Choice Questions
1. SANCTITY:a. Sacred b. Sophisticacy c. Unlawfulness d. Eagerness
2. DISASTROUSA. Constructive b. Demolishing c. Positive d. None
3. SLUGISHNESS:a. Promptness b. Keeness c. simplicity d. Boldness
4. SAGEa. Fool b. Snob c. Egoist d. Rogue
5. BEGUILE:a. Deceive b. Charm c. Cheat d. Persuade
6. ACCOMPLISHED:a. Over b. Done c Difficult d. Unfinished
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7. VIRTUE:a. Vice b. Smile c. Cheat d. good
8. RELUCTANT:a. Inclined b. Worried c. Willing d. Renew
9. AGGRESSIVE:a. Assertive b. Proud c. Timid d. Confident
10. AUDACIOUS:a. Manifest b. Obvious c. Venture d. Cowardly
11. THIRVE:a. Survive b. Revive c. Entertain d. Deteriorate
12. GRUESOME:a. Pleasant b. Rude c. Fresh d. Clear
13. AFFLUENT:a. Talkative b. Poor c. Prosperous d. Close
14. ENHANCE:a. Damage b. Boost c. Advance d. Increase
15. VOLUMINOUS:a. Long b. Sleek c. Shining d. Loud
16. APPEASE:a. Sympathize b. Irritate c. Peaceful d. Apart
17. BIZARRE:a. Costly b. Attractive c. Normal d. Abnormal
18. PAUCITY:a. Sincerity b. Difficulty c. Adversity d. Abundance
19. TURBULENT:a. Boiling b. Tranquil c. Disturbing d. Comfortable
20. VOCIFEROUS:a. Laudable b. Quiet c. Dangerous d. Powerful
21. AMATEUR:a. Arrogant b. Humble c. Lazy d. Expert
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22. HOSTILE:a. Friendly b. Unfair c. Sudden d. costly
23. CATASTROPHE:a. calamity b. Disaster c. Blessing d. Storm
24. GENUINE:a. Real b. Fake c. Clever d. Sincere
25. WANE:a. Wax b. Lesson c. Waken d. Decrease
26. The Board of Trustees upheld the Principal’s decisiona. reversed b. undercut c. held up d. maintained
27. He is the most incompetent person I’ve ever seena. kind b. able c. cool d. merciful
28. He is the most treacherous person I’ve ever seena. reliable b. kind c. foolish d. intelligent
29. My cousin has impeccable mannersa. questionable b. faultless c. pleasing d. annoying
30. All deserted me when I needed supporta. helped b. approached c. abandoned d. decided
31. Antagonistica. friendly b. opponent c. agree d. old
32. Applauda. praise b. encourage c. criticize d. safe
33. Mournfula. weep b. happy c. condemn d. plentiful
34. Tersea. lenient b. ordeal c. verbose d. short
35. systematica. unmethodical b. regular c. mode d. rude
36. Skeptica. Inexperienced b. clumsy c. trustful d. sluggish
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37. Slandera. Eulogise b. Defame c. accuse d. wise
38. Roara. Thunder b. Yell c. Silent d. shout
39. Rustica. Simple b. refined c. Cultivate d. villain
40. Absurda. reject b. complex c. liberal d. sensible
41. Prudencea. wise b. foolish c. Refuse d. Prove
42. Obviousa. Hidden b. Action c. obstruct d. deny
43. Melodya. symphony b. Harmony c. discord d. tune
44. Hypocrisya. Unpopular b. fame c. glory d. honesty
45. Hesitatea. decide b. deep c. retire d. waver
46. Gorgeousa. simple b. magnificent c. lovely d. elegant
47. Fictiona. fabrication b. feeble c. fact d. myth
48. Authentica. traditional b. fake c. descend d. lie
49. Belligerenta. Peaceable b. aggressive c. pagan d.
50. Befuddleda. confuse b. clear c. clumsy d. vital
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CHOOSE THE CORRECT SYNONYM
Multiple Choice Questions
1. SHREWD:a. Clever b. Naïve c. Raw d. youthful
2. SERENITYa. Agitation b. Calmness c. Protest d. Stir
3. LIMPID:a. Moist b. Hide c. Transparent d. Dark
4. OBTUSE:a. Blunt b. Interfering c. Difficult d. concealed
5. ENIGMATICa. Pithy b. puzzling c. Illusive d. Easy
6. OSTENTATIONa. Protruding b. Wealthy c. Decorative d. Showy
7. AGGRAVATEa. to make better b. to make worse c. to falsityd. to praise
8. BLISSa. peace b. hope c. sorrow d. fear
9. CORDIALa. hostile b. kind c. generous d. friendly
10. DETERIORATEa. disappear b. decay c. disapprove d. improve
11. EXTRAVAGANTa. wasteful b. surplus c. economical d. unnecessary
12. EMANCIPATEa. make a man of b. make free c. participate d. arrest
13. HOMAGEa. respect b. dishonour c. homely d. image
14. PATHETICa. Sympathetic b. Pitiful c. emphatic d. aggressive
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15. LIBERTYa. slavery b. dependence c. freedom d. indiscipline
16. REPUGNANCEa. affection b. distaste c. obsession d. significance
17. CONFINEDa. Bed-ridden b. Restricted c. Restrained d. Imprisoned
18. VENTURE:a. Attempt b. Plunge c. Entertain d. change
19. MAMMOTH:a. Small b. tiny c. Huge d. Thin
20. He was STRIDENTLY proclaiming again and again that he was innocent.a. loudly b. slowly c. happily d. confidently
21. I want to STRESS that I do not need any more assistance.a. strain b. emphasize d. elaborate d. maintain
22. The dock workers are anxiously awaiting the OUTCOME if the present pay negotiationsa. Result b. Conclusion d. Aftermath d. Effect
23. This is a very EXACTING job.a. specific b. Tiring d. Exhausting d. Demanding
24. He was WORN OUT at the end of the daya. Exhausted b. Dehydrated d. Totally lost d. Worried
25. There have been INSTANCES of highway robbery in this area, of late.a. Cases b. occasionally d. Ultimately d. Readily
26. I ACCIDENTALLY gave him the wrong change in the shopa. Eventually b. Dangerously d. Unintentionally d. Knowingly
27. He MAINTAINED his cool inspite of their provocative behavior.a. Kept b. Improved c. Behaved d. spoke
28. The speaker used his experience to BOLSTER his philosophya. preach b. Teach c. Encourage d. support
29. He is utterly DESTITUTE.a. without a penny b. without morals c. Friendly d. Unscrupulous
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30. I SCARCELY had a chance to express my views.a. Hardly b. Rarely c. Always d. Frequently
31. My husband will by a new car REGARDLESS of my wishes.a. Forgetful b. Irrespective c. Inconsideration d. Respecting
32. We are bringing about a few RADICAL changes in the power structure.a. Fundamental b. Serious c. Ultimate d. Superficial
33. There ought to be some SANCTIONS for breaking these regulations.a. Penalties b. Rules c. Steps d. Views
34. The discussion suddenly became ANIMATEDa. Robust b. Dull c. Lively d. Unruly
35. The warden was CIVIL to me and other prisoners.a. Courteous b. Gallant c. Formal d. Rudes
36. FABULOUS Surya trio performed extremely wella. Fantastic b. sickly c. Inefficient
37. The enquiry had completely EXONERATED the minister.a. cleared b. accused c. Found guilty d. arrested
38. I had broken the vase INADVERTANTLYa. Maliciously b. Unintentionally c. Deliberatelyd. Carelessly
39. My boss remarked SPITEFULLY that I was the brain behind the sabotage.a. Carelessly b. Deliberately c. Maliciously d. Unintentionally
40. The board of Trustees UPHELD the Principal’s decisiona. Undercut b. Help up c. Maintained d. Reversed
41. DETERIORATEa. disappear b. decay c. disapprove d. improve
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Match the following words with their meanings
1. Aboriginal : Native2. Abridge : Condense3. Alienation : Desolation4. Barbarous : Uncivilized5. Coerce : compel6. Decorum : Decency7. Fallacy : Deception8. Debility : Weakness9. Furtive : Stealthy10. Flimsy : Thin
Match these synonyms
1. Cajole : flatter to get work done
2. charlatan : imposter3. Endorse : declare 4. Allegiance : approval of5. Brainstorming : loyal support6. Eleventh hour : group discussion7. Laudable : Last Minute8. Opulent : Rich9. Hamper : block 10. Cafer : conclude
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Choose the correct Antonym
Abuse PraiseAdversity ProsperityAnnihilate EstablishGay UnhappyFilthy CleanEnchanted DisgustedBoring EnthrallingNurture MisleadObsolete ModernProlong Shorten
Rash CarefulRecall ForgetMend MarSour SweetUnanimous DifferingDeplorable FortunateJoin DetachWoe GaietyTreacherous TrustworthyInvincible Weak
Skilful InexpertArrogant HumbleAbridge EnlargeEndanger DefendPacify ProvokeReverence ScornThoughtful CarelessScanty ProfuseBrutal humaneFlexible ligid
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Passive Voice
1. Lightning struck the old oakThe old oak……………..by lightinga. was struck b. is struck
2. He opened the doorThe door……….by hima. was opened b. is opened
3. We use this room only on special occasions.This room…………only on special occasions by us.a. is used b. is being used
4. Farmers use pigs to find trufflesPigs …………to find truffles by farmersa. were used b. are used
5. They are pulling down the old theatre.The old theatre…….by thema. is being pulled down b. is pulled down.
6. They will server refreshments.Refreshments………………….by thema. will be served b. would be served
7. He sang rang the church bellThe church bell……………by hima. were rung b. was rung
8. Most people opposed thisThis………..by most peoplea. was opposed b. will be opposed
9. A thief stole my dog.My dog …………..by a thiefa. was stolen b. is stolen
10. They make that artificial flowers.These artificial flowers……..by thema. are made b. were made
11. He had slashed the picture with a leinfeThe picture……with a leninfe by hima. was slashed b. had been slashed
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12. The judge found them guiltyThey………guilty by the judge
a. were found b. found
13 Why didn’t they mend the roof?Why………..the roof mended by thema. wasn’t b. weren’t
14. Beavers make these damsThese dams…….by beaversa. are made b. were made
15. They do a lot of workA lot of work……..by thema. is done b. is being done
16. The author has written a special edition for childrenA special edition for the children……..by the authora. has been written b. wrote
17. They gave a clock to her.A clock………..to her by thema. was given b. is given
18. A jelly fish stung herShe…….by a jelly fisha. was stung b. stung
19. He wrote the entrance testThe entrance test………..by hima. were written b. was written
20. He will advice the studentsThe students……..by hima. will be advised b. are advised
21. The lawyer gave the details to himThe details…………to him by the lawyera. was given b. were given
22. We will not admit children under sixteenChildren under sixteen………..be admitteda. will not be b. would not be
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23. He is taking photosPhotos……taken by hima. are being b. are
24. She types the letters.The letters……by herea. is typed b. are typed
25. Open the boxLet the box……….a. be opened b. open
26. A rainstorm flooded the gypsies’ campThe gypsies’ camp………by a rainstorma. was flooded b. is flooded
27. He damaged the paintingThe painting………..by hima. was being damaged b. was damaged
28. I bought few articlesFew articles……….by mea. were bought b. are bought
29. She is dictating the notesThe Notes is………..by herea. is/are being dictated b. dictated
30. I will write a complaint letter.A complaint letter………by mea. will be written b. was written
31. We obtain Rice husk from rice millsRice husk……..from rice millsa. are obtained b. is obtained
32. Human beings use bamboos form may purposesBamboos are……for many purposes by human beings.a. used b. being used
33. We should place the order before Monday.The order…………before Mondaya. should be placed b. is placed
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34. The fire has destroyed all the buildingsAll the buildings………by the firea. have destroyed b. have been destroyed
35. Use one spoon to make each cup of teaOne spoon……..to make each cup of teaa. was used b. is used
36. We use a thermometer to measure temperatureA thermometer …………to measure temperaturea. is used b. was used
37. He is typing the agreementThe agreement is ……….by hima. being typed b. typed
38. All can use solar cookersSolar cookers……by alla. can be use b. are used
39. The audience applauded him.He was……..by the audiencea. applauded b. being applauded
40. We must take care not to damage any machineCare……..not to damage any machinea. must have been taken b. must be taken
41. They closed the factoryThe factory…….the thema. will be closed b. was closed
42. The college sponsored fine candidates.Fine candidates………….by the collegea. are sponsored b. were sponsored
43. We would reduce the costsThe costs………by usa. will be reduced b. would be reduced
44. He gave all the information All the information………by hima. will be given b. was given
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45. He is doing research on linguisticsResearch is………..on linguistics by hima. being done b. done
46. We can achieve good results.Good results……….by usa. can be achieved b. are achieved
47. The government instructed the policemen to take firm action against miscreantsThe policemen………..to take firm action against miscreantsa. were instructed b. instructed
48. She is cooking the dinner.The dinner……….by hera. is cooked b. is being cooked
49. We use construction in the following sentencesPassive construction……..in the following sentencesa. is being used b. is used
50. We cannot buy such expensive utensils.Such expensive utensils ………….by us.a. cannot be bought b. were not bought
51. He took the topics from the text books.The topics ………..from the textbooks.a. were taken b. are taken
52. The students have written the technical reports.The technical reports………by the students.a. had been written b. have been written
53. The noise of the machine distracted her work.Her work……..by the noise of the machine a. was distracted b. is distracted
54. The students admire the new teacher.The new teacher………by the students.a. is admired b. admires
55. You will hear a short conversation.A short conversation……..by youa. will be heard b. was heard
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56. The lecturer described the Jazz AgeThe Jazz Age…….by the lecturera. was described b. described
57. She published her novel in 2005Her novel……….in 2005a. were published b. was published
58. She wrote a poem, yesterdayA poem………by her, yesterdaya. was written b. is written
59. Gary is planning a partyA party…….by Garya. is being planned b. is planned
60. Alfred teaches history.History…………….by Alfred.a. was taught b. is taught
61. The mob broke all the windows is recent riotsAll the windows……….in recent riotsa. are broken b. were broken
62. She had cleaned my roomMy room………….a. had been cleaned b. was cleaned
63. You must not hammer nails in the wallsNails…………..into the wallsa. must not be hammered b. will not be hammered
64. The burglars broke open the windows yesterdayThe windows ……..by the burglarsa. were broken open b. was broken open
65. Sign the agreementLet the agreementa. be signed b. singed
66. The literary club will conduct a competition next weekA competition………next week.a. will be conducted b. would be conducted
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67. They wrote a test last week.A test………. by them Last weeka. was written b.
68. I teach English for B.Tech studentsEnglish……for B.Tech students by me.a. is taught b. was taught
69. The teacher gave a lecture on pollutionA lecture on pollution…..by the teachera. was given b. is given
70. I am writing a letterA letter is………..be mea. being written b. written
71. She likes sweetsSweets………by hera. are liked b. is liked
72. Boil the potatoesLet the Potatoes……..a. be boiled b. boil
73. She gave him a carHe……..a car by hima. was given b. is given
74. She gave him a penA pen…..to him by hera. was given b. is given
75. I finished the test in 20 minutesThe test………by me in 20 minutes.a. was finished b. is finished
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SENTENCE PATTERNS
Read the sentences and choose the right options:
1. Flowers are beautifula. SVO b. SV c. SVC
2. Cell phone has made communication fasta. SVOC b. SVOO c. SVA
3. Latest books on science and technology are published next week in our college campusa. SVOA b. SVCA c. SVAA
4. Youngsters must have drams and desires.a. SVO b. SVOO c. SVC
5. Dr.Sam, authorized Professor of Genetics is a close friend of minea. SVO b. SVVO c. SVC
6. Rahul Khan is directing a film nowa. SVC b. SVOA c. SVOO
7. Next Week, we are going to England in connection with out researcha. SVOA b. SVCA c. ASVAA
8. Internet is a great boona. SVC b. SVO c. SAA
9. Dr.Kalam is noted for his simplicity and humanitya. SVA b. SVC c. SVO
10. The defense Minister attended the convocation function in our institute yesterdaya. SVCAA b. SVOOA c. SVOAA
11. Life in Villages is peacefula. SOVC b. SVO c. SAVC
12. Is democracy a success in our country?a. SVOA b. VSCA c. SVCA
13. The Taj Mahal symbolizes the love between Shajahan and Mumtaj.a. SVC b. SVA c. SVO
14. Mr. Khursheed has been appointed Director of our companya. SVC b. SVO c. SVA
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15. The English language lab is utilized effectively by our studentsa. SVCA b. SVAA c. SVOA
16. Public life and prison are inseparablea. SVA b. SVO c. SVC
17. God gives everyone chancesa. SVOO b. SVC c. SVOC
18. LPG has made cooking easya. SVOO b. SVOC c. SVAC
19. The Minister is visiting the flood hit areas in Chennai tomorrowa. SVOA b. SVCA c. SVOO
20. Nelson Mandela is one of the unique leaders of the worlda. SVOAA b. SVCA c. SVC
21. We call these support bearingsa. SVOC b. SVOO c. SVO
22. God is omnipotent, omnipresent and omniscienta. SVC b. SVCCC c. SVO
23. Roja did not score good marks in the English proficiency testa. SVC b. SVAO c. SVOA
24. The politician is giving the people of his constituency may incredible premises.a. SVOC b. SVOO c. SVAO
25. Health is wealtha. SVC b. SVO c. SVA
26. Delhi is the capital of Indiaa. SVC b. SVCA c. SVA
27. Mr.Rafi has been teaching English in an aided college since 1987a. SVAOA b. SVCA c. SVOAA
28. Birds flya. SV b. SVC c. SVA
29. Technology has made life comfortablea. SVC b. SVOC c. SVOO
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30. Children love playing hide and seeka. SVOA b. SVO C. SVC
31. Mahatma Gandhiji is the father of our nationa. SVC b. SVA c. SVO
32. I shall get you a job in Kerala within two weeksa. SVOAOA b. SVOOAA c. SVAAA
33. My daughter is diligent and intelligent a. SVC b. SVO c. SVA
34. Letter writing is an arta. SVA b. SVC c. SVO
35. Is VIT near the railway stationa. SVC b. VSA c. SVA
36. We must being out country a good name and famea. SVOO b. SVOC c. SVC
37. Swimming is a good exercisea. SVC b. SVO c. SVA
38. People have elected Shyam their MLAa. SVC b. SVOC c. SVAC
39. We should not underestimate othersa. SVO b. SVC c. SVA
40. Time and tide wait for nonea. SVA b. SVC c. SVO
41. The Mughel buildings are famous for their architecturea. SVA b. SVO c. SVC
42. Nature is lovelya. SVO b. SVC c. SVA
43. William wordsmith has written may poems on naturea. SVOA b. SVOC c. SVC
44. Driving cars gives me pleasurea. SVOO b. SVC c. SAVOO
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45. My brother was born in 1985a. SVC b. SVA c. SVO
46. All that glitters is not golda. SVC b. SVA c. SVO
47. Might is righta. SVO b. SVC c. SVA
48. You must keep what I say on the slya. SVOA b. SVCA c. SVC
49. Nehru is a unique leadera. SVC b. SVO c. SVA
50. Self confidence is the basis requisite to all undertakingsa. SVOO b. SVO c. SVCA
51. The sentence in SVO pattern isa. mohan played cricketb. mohan is eating
52. The sentence is SVC pattern isa. Raman was repairing the bridgeb. Raman is the captain of the team
53. The sentence in SVOO pattern isa. Mrs.Meena teaches in Englishb. Mrs.Meena speaks good English
54. The sentence in SVOC pattern isa. They made him captainb. They made a kite
55. The sentence in SV pattern isa. some is playing footballb. some is studying
56. The sentence in SVO pattern isa. Fire interrupted the last performanceb. The firemen were alert
57. The sentence is SVC pattern isa. He remembered is faultsb. He remains president of the Association
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58. The sentence in SVOO pattern isa. The company promised its employees full compensationb. The youngest boy is very handsome
59. The sentence SVOC pattern isa. Gowri made her brother goodb. Gowri drinks mils in the evening
60. The sentence in SV pattern isa. Human lift is preciousb. Human ways of life is changing
61. The sentence is SVO pattern is a. The judge stopped the marriageb. The judge is quite good
62. The sentence is SOC pattern isa. Milk strengthens you bodyb. The milk is sour
63. The sentence in SVOO pattern isa. The Steward went homeb. The Steward brought us morning coffee
64. The sentence in SVOC pattern isa. Experience made her confidentb. Experience help him always
65. The sentence in SVOC pattern isa. The list of boys was sentb. The list was long
66. The sentence in SVO pattern isa. My uncle is a warriorb. My uncle sold bicycle
67. The sentence in SVC pattern isa. This play is fundb. This play attracts me
68. The sentence in SVOO pattern isa. My uncle sold me a bicycleb. My uncle praises me often
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69. The sentence is SVOC pattern isa. we must keep India cleanb. We must not waste food
70. The sentence in SVA pattern isa. She wants a transferb. She went to Madras
71. The become blind. Here BLIND isa. DO b. SC
72. This second correct. Here CORRECT isa. SC b. DO
73. The boy turned informer. Here INFORMER isa. DO b. SC
74. It tasted good. Here GOOD isa. SC b. DO
75. The play was a success. Here A SUCCESS isA, SC b. DO
76. The judge sentenced the prisoner. Here PRISONER is.a. DO b. SC
77. Men hunts animals. Here ANIMALS isa. SC b. DO
78. Father shot him. Here HIM isa. DO b. SC
79. Iron is a metal. Here A METAL isa. DO b. SC
80. Parents ought to be stricter. Here STRICTER isa. DO b. SC
81. This play is funny. Here FUNNY isa. SC b. OC
82. We must make ourselves pure, Here PURE isa. SC b. OC
83. The play was successful, Here SUCCESSFUL isa. SC b. OC
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84. They made Janet Successful, Here SUCCESSFUL isa. OC b. SC
85. She become Secretary, Here SECRETARY isa. OC b. SC
86. The class elected here Secretary. Here SECRETARY isa. OC b. SC
87. Children must not call each other liars. Here LIARS isa. OC b. SC
88. No one is responsible. Here RESPONSIBLE isa. OC b. SC
89. No one could make himself responsible. Here RESPONSIBLE isa. OC b. SC
90. Blankets kept them warm. Here WARM isa. OC b. SC
91. Mother made a cake. Here CAKE isa. SC b. DO
92. The Tailor made him a suit. Here A SUIT isa. DO b. OC
93. The tailor made him happy. Here HAPPY isa. DO b. OC
94. Mrs. Helen taught us French. Here FRENCH isa. DO b. OC
95. Experience made Helen expert. Here EXPERT isa. DO b. OC
96. John was the loser. Here THE LOSER isa. SC b. OC
97. The voyage made us sea-side. Here US isa. S b. O
98. Her best friend gave her money. Here MONEY isa. DO b. OC
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99. Her best friend stole her money. Here HER MONEY isa. DO b. OC
100. He felt exhausted. Hence EXHAUSTED is a. OC b. SC
Fill the blank with the correct form of adjective
1. Of two choose the…………….a. least b. less c. little
2. The four women had seen………days then thesea. happy b. happier c. happiest
3. That child has a…………colda. slight b. slighter c. slightest
4. A live ass is…….than a dead live.a. strong b. stronger c. strongest
5. Solomon was one of the……..mena. wise b. wiser c. wisest
6. Hunger is the………..saucea. good b. better c. best
7. His single word is as…….as an oatha. good b. better c. best
8. There was not the………..excuse for ita. slight b. slighter c. slightest
9. Her work is…….than joineda. perfect b. more perfect c. most perfect
10. Open is……..than secret lovea. good b. better c. best
12. Hari is the……..boy in the classa. idle b. idler c. idlest
13. There is……….to be sad on both sidesa. much b. more c. most
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14. He gave the boys………….advicea. much wholesome b. more wholesome c. most wholesome
15. He thinks he is………than his fathera. wise b. wiser c. wisest
16. The…………..lane has a turninga. long b. longer c. longest
17. How is your brother today? Is he……a. good b. better c. best
18. Your brief is sharp, but mine is…….a. sharp b. sharper c. sharpest
19. Honour is…………to him than lifea. dear b. dearer c. dearest
20. Name the…………city in the worlda. large b. larger c. largest
21. He is the……….boy of the twoa. good b. better c. best
22. He is the……….friend I havea. good b. better c. best
23. Who is the …….living poet?a. great b. greater c. greatest
24. The public is the………judgea. good b. better c. best
Choose the correct positive degree
25. The pen is mightier than the sworda. The pen is not so mighty as the swordb. The sword is not so mighty as the pen
26. Lead is the heaviest of all metala. No other metal is as heavy as leadb. Lead is heavier than all metals
27. London is richer than any other citya. London is the richest of all cities
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b. No other city is so rich as London
28. Chennai is one of the biggest of Indian towns.a. very few Indian towns are as big as Chennaib. Chennai is bigger than most other Indian towns
29. Sita is clever than most other girlsa. No other girls is as clever as Sitab. Very few girls are as clever as Sita
Choose the correct comparative degree of
26. To practice is not so easy as to preacha. It is easier to preach than to practiceb. To preach is the easiest of all
27. Bombay mango is the best in Indiaa. Bombay Mango is better than any other mango in Indiab. No other mango in India is so good as Bombay mango
28. No other class is as noisy as thisa. This is noisier than most other classesb. This is noisier than any other class
29. America is one of the richest country in the worlda. America is richer than most other countries in the worldb. Very few countries in the world are as rich as America
30. Very few boy are as handsome as Ravia. Ravi is more handsome than most other boysb. Ravi is more handsome than any other boys.
Choose the correct superlative degree of
31. Shakespeare is greater than any other English poeta. Shakespeare is one of the greatest English poets.b. Shakespeare is the greatest of all English poets
32. No other fleet in the world is so large as England’sa. England’s is the largest fleet in the worldb. England’s fleet is larger than any other fleet in the world
33. Very few boys are as industrious as Latif.a. Latif is the most industrious of all boysb. Latif is one of the most industrious boys
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34. The wood-apple is sourer than any other fruita. The wood-apple is the sourest of all fruitsb. No other fruit is so soon as the wood-apple
35. No other animal is so ferocious as the tigera. The tiger is one of the most ferocious animalsb. The tiger is the most ferocious of all animals
Choose the correct positive degree:
36. Leela is more beautiful than Kamalaa. Kamala is not so beautiful as Leelab. Kamala is as beautiful as Leela
37. Freedom is more valuable than life.a. Freedom is not so valuable as lifeb. Lift is not so valuable as freedom
38. Ivory poachers are more efficient than forest guardsa. Forest guards are not so efficient as ivory b. Ivory poachers are efficient
39. Sometimes imagination is worse than realitya. Sometimes reality is better than imaginationb. Sometimes reality is not so bad as imagination
40. You will suffer more poignantly than othersa. Others will not suffer so poignantly as youb. Your suffering is more poignant than others
41. Venu is not stronger than Seenua. Seenu is atleast as strong as Venub. Venu is stronger than Seenu
42. Tennyson is not the greatest of all poets.a. No other poet is so great as Tennysonb. Some poets are at least as great as Tennyson
Choose the correct comparative degree:
43. Gopal is not so tall as Venua. Venus is taller than Gopalb. Gopal is as tall as Venu
44. My mother is not so strict as my father
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a. My mother is stricter than my fatherb. My father is stricter than my mother
45. Cure is not so good as preventiona. Prevention is better than cureb. Cure is better than prevention
46. A foolish friend is not so good as a wise enemya. A wise enemy is not so good as a foolish friendb. A wise enemy is better than a foolish friend
47. The sword is not so mighty as the pena. The sword is mightier than the penb. The pen is mightier than the sword
48. Tennyson is not the greatest of all poetsa. Some poets are at least as Tennysonb. Tennyson is not greater than some other poets
Choose the correct superlative degree:
49. No other tool is as simple as the spinning wheela. The spinning wheel is the simplest toolb. The spinning wheel is one of the simplest tolls
50. Very few cricket players are as good as Kapil Dava. Kapil Dev is the best cricket playerb. Kapil Dev is one of the best cricket player
Fill the blanks with the correct phrase:
51. His father was one…………parents in Calcuttaa. the wealthiest b. wealthiest than
52. No other country is……..Siberiaa. the coldest b. so cold as
53. Home is……..placea. the best b. better than
54. She is…………….my sistera. the tallest b. as tall as
55. This is one of………buildings in the towna. the more splendid b. the most splendid
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56. Nehru was…….statesman of Indiaa. as great as b. the greatest
57. Very few metals are…….golda. as precious as b. the most precious
58. Of all the boys, he is………a. the weakest b. weaker than
59. Saying is………….doinga. the easiest b. easier than
60. To beg is not………to starvea. So good as b. the best
61. He is…………all his colleaguesa. junior than b. junior to
62. This cloth is ……….the one in the show casea. superior to b. superior than
63. He visited as……….to his departure for Bangalorea. prior to b. prior than
64. It was……….day of the yeara. hotter than b. the hottest
65. …………of the people in India are poor.a. Most b. the most
66. ……….every the healtha. the stick b. sick
67. She is………her mother isa. so intelligent as b. as intelligent as
68. She is not………..her father isa. so intelligent as b. the most intelligent
69. The more problems he has……..he isa. the sadder b. sadder
70. The day is getting……..a. cool and cold b. colder and colder
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71. Mohan has more booksa. than she her b. than she
72. She love me, she loves her mother more, she loves her mother……a. more than I b. more than me
73. Her father loves her, I lover her more; Her father does not lover her…. a. more than I b. more than me
74. Here are some sweets; ……….ones are at homea. the better b. a little
75. She has still….hope of survivala. the little b. a little
76. I can furnish the work in……….time at my disposala. the little b. a little
77. I have……moments left to think over the problema. a few b. a few
78. The collected………morsels left on the tatlea. the few b. a few
79. The grocer hasn’t…….eggsa. some more b. any more
80. You can have……….teaa. some more b. any more
81. She hasn’t ……..cloths to weara. much b. many
82. He hasn’t ………..money with him.a. much b. many
83. Nehru was………primer Minister of Indiaa. the foremost b. the first
84. Mahatma Gandhi was…………personality of his agea. the foremost b. the first
85. Mohan is……..of the two brothera. the elder b. the older
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86. This dog is………the other onea. older than b. elder than
87. ……..Village is about two kilometers from herea. the nearer b. the nearest
88. She was sitting……..the Prime Ministera. nearest to b. next to
89. ………..village is about two kilometers from herea. very better b. much better
90. She is feeling……….nowa. very well b. much well
91. This year mangoes are…….a. scarce b. scarcity
92. This fruit tastes………..a. bitterly b. bitter
93. He is a ………soldier of the regimenta. a more brave b. a very brave
94. The light of the moon is………….a. lesser than the sun b. lesser than that of the sun
95. Vivekanand was……….of his agea. wiser than any Sanyasin b. wiser than any other sanyasin
96. This is………..poem of Tagorea. a best b. the best
97. This is Ravi Verma’s …….paintinga. best b. the best
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Vocabulary
Choose the correct word which best completes
1. Only hotel guests have the…….of using the private beacha. occasion b. possibility c. privilege d. habit e. permission
2. The lorry was travelling at a high………..a. rate b. quickness c. acceleration d. speed e. rapidity
3. The children were having a wonderful time….on the frozen lakea. slipping b. gliding c. slithering d. skidding e. sliding
4. Our new house is very…..for the office as I can get there in five minutesa. comfortable b. suitable c. available d. convenient e. pleasant
5. Besides washing that cut, put some....on it in case you have got some dirt in it.a. medicine b. disinfectant c. antiseptic d. antidote e. deodorant
6. The Fosters believe so firmly in family equality that they never go to visit their friends without their children’s………….a. allowance b. permit c. admission d. concession e. permission
7. She had just…..the shell of the hard-boiled egg and was starting to peel it offa. snapped b. cracked c. fractured d. shattered e. burst
8. New mineral resources may be discovered during the forthcoming Antarctic….a. excursion b. voyage c. expedition d. migration e. campaign
9. The dog felt very….when his owners left the house, dressed for a long walk.a. disillusioned b. deceptive c. disappointed d. deceived e. cheated
10. Nobody has been able to explain the….of this commonly-used expression.a. reason b. beginning c. starting-point d. cause e. origin
11. The bus company apparently ignores the many…..about unpunctuality and overcrowding of busesa. reclamations b. claims c. grief’s d. objections e. complaints
12. The forecast predicted……….weather with snow, sunshine, wind and thunder and that is just what we have hada. variable b. various c. differing d. unsteady e. fluctuating
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13. The prisoner………that he had assaulted a policemana. refused b. rejected c. contradicted d. declined e. denied
14. Most people were no longer listening to his long…..storya. irritable b. boring c. tiring d. annoying e. weary
15. There is often so much traffic on the main thoroughfares that motorists may be able to travel faster on……roadsa. inferior b. subordinate c. minor d. district e. local
16. A force of desperate men burst out of the besieged city and……the army that had surrounded thema. won b. defeated c. broke down d. gained e. submitted
17. He says he would write an English course book if he could fin a(n)..…to deal with the less interesting parts.a. accomplice b. ally c. collaborator d. confederate e. partner
18. I should like to rent a house, modern, comfortable and…………in a quiet positiona. before all b. above all c. over all d. first of all e. after all
19. I have had a ………..of misfortunesa. success b. continuation c. repetition d. succession e. continuity
20. He had an……habit of emptying ash trays out of his upstairs window on to our doorstepa. objectionable b. offensive c. uneducated d. uncultivated e. offending
21. The music aroused an………..feeling of homesickness in him.a. intense b. intentional c. intensive d. intending e. intended
22. The jury……him of having committed the robbery and he was then sentenced to five years imprisonmenta. convinced b. accused c. charged d. convicted e. acquitted
23. Bitterly cold grey weather together with the after-effects of influenza made him feel very…….a. deprived b. depressed c. bored d. disgusted e. worried
24. The book proved to be very unreliable and so was quite……to him in his researcha. invaluable b. unimportant c. useless d. negligible e. unusable
25. The train was ………. By a heave snowfalla. protracted b. postponed c. cancelled d. delayed e. adjourned
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Match the following:
Animals/birds and offspring
Sl. No. Animal / bird Offspring
1 Ass, donkey Foal, colt (male), filly (female)2 Bear Cub3 Butterfly Caterpillar4 Camel Foal5 Cat Kitten6 Cow Calf (male), heifer (female)7 Dee Fawn, calf, kid, pricket/brocket(m)8 Dog Puppy, pup, whelp9 Duct Duckling10 Elephant Foal, calf11 Fish Minnow12 Fox Cup13 Frog Tadpole14 Goat Kid, yearling15 Goose Gosling16 Hare Leveret17 Her Chicken, pullet18 Horse Colt, foal (m), filly (F)19 Kangaroo Joey20 Leopard Cub21 Lion Cub22 Peacock Pea chicken23 Pig Piglet, pigling, shoat, gilt (f)24 Rabbit Nestling25 Rat Nestling26 Rhinoceros Calf27 Sheep Lamb, teg, hog28 Stag Steer29 Swan Signet30 Tiger Cub31 Wolf Cub, whelp32 Zebra Foal, colt (m), filly (f)
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Match the following:
Animals/birds and cries
Sl. No. Animal / bird Sound they made
1 Apes Gibber2 Bears Growl3 Bees Buzz; hum4 Birds Hum; sing chirp; warble5 Bulls Bellow6 Calves Bleat7 Camels Grunt8 Cats Mew9 Cocks Crow10 Crows Cow11 Cows Law12 Dogs Bark13 Doves Coo14 Ducks Quack15 Elephants Trumpet16 Flies Buzz17 Frogs Croak18 Hens Cluck19 Horses Neigh; snort20 Jacklegs Howl21 Lions Roar22 Mice Squeak23 Monkeys Chatter24 Nightingales Warble25 Owls Hoot26 Pigeons Coo27 Beetles Drone28 Foxes Yelp29 Geese Akle30 Goats Bleat31 Hawks Scream32 kittens Mew33 Lambs bleat34 Larks Sing35 Parrots talk36 Ravens Croak37 Swans cry38 Thrushes Whistle39 Pigs grunt
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40 Puppies Yelp41 Serpents Hiss42 Sheep Bleat43 Squirrels Squeak44 Tigers Roar; growl45 Turkey Gobble46 Wolves yell47 Sparrows Chirp, twitter48 Swallows twitter
Match the following:
Words for specific places
Sl. No.1 Aerodrome Where aeroplanes are kept2 Aquarium Enclosure for keeping domestic fishes3 Apiary Where been are kept4 Arsenal Where arms and weapons are stored/kept5 Bakery Where bread/biscuits are manufactured6 Brewery Where wine is produced7 Cage Enclosure for domestic animals/birds8 Cemetery Where dead bodies are burried9 Cloak room Luggage storing place at a railway station10 Confectionery Where confection or sweets are prepared11 Crematorium Where dead bodies are creamed12 Dockyard Where ships are built13 Distillery Where liquor/sprits/whiskey is produced14 Dispensary Out-patient department where medicines
are dispensed15 Garage Where cars/vehicles are kept16 Granary Storage place of grains17 Guest annex Special room in a house for guests18 Graveyard Where dead bodies are buried19 Hosiery Where knitted-wears are manufactured20 Hatchery Where eggs/chickens ire produced21 Kiln Where bricks are baked22 Mint Where coins are made23 Mortuary Where dead bodies are temporarily kept (in
hospitals)24 Museum Where curios are kept25 Pharmacy Where medicines are prepare
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26 Studio Where films are produced and processed27 Tannery Where leather is processed and produced28 Treasury Where treasure (wealth) is kept29 Wardrobe An almirah in which clothes are kept30 Zoo Where animals/birds are kept31 Convent Where nuns live32 Monastery Where monks live33 Barracks Where soldiers live34 Palace Where king live35 Hive Where bees live36 Best Where birds live37 Byre Where cows live38 Kennel Where dogs live39 Stable Where horses live40 Den Where lions live41 Barn Where owls live42 Burrow Where rabbits live43 Pen Where sheep live44 Web Where spiders live45 Lair Where tigers live
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Prepositions
Fill the blanks with suitable prepositions
1. They’ll talk …………..anythinga. about b. after c. at
2. There’s no doubt ………..his guilta. at b. after c. about
3. This happened …….a year agoa. about b. after c. at
4. He held the Trophy…..his heada. above b. at c. after
5. She is ……..my joba. at b. above c. after
6. He put his arm…….around herea. around b. after c. at
7. He sipped ….his drinka. at b. after c. around
8. She was still home …..launcha. at b. around c. about
9. I got up ..eighta. at b. about c. around
10. There was a knock ….his doora. at b. about c. around
11. There is a tea shop……..the cornera. around b. at c. about
12. she picked…….her fooda. at b. about c. around
13. He grinned …hera. at b. about c. around
14. I got up…eighta. at b. about c. around
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15. My grandfather died….the age of ninety ninea. at b. about c. around
16. They set ….his doora. at b. about c. around
17. We are……wara. at b. about c. around
18. They were ….each other’s throata. at b. about c. around
19. You can reach my place …. busa. by b. about c. around
20. I always pay ……chequea. by b. at c. around
21. He entered the building ..the backdoora. by b. at c. around
22. She left her vehicle……..the kerb.a. by b. at c. around
23. He lingered ……..the beda. by b. at c. around
24. He lingered………the beda. by b. at c. around
25. …….the time I went to the bed I was very tireda. by b. at c. around
26. Wait…………I come backa. till b. to c. at
27. I am going with my friends….Australiaa. to b. till c. at
28. He’s gone ………..officea. to b. till c. at
29. What you are saying makes no sense …….mea. to b. at c. with
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30. We hardly have one week ………the weddinga. to b. at c. with
31. ………my surprise I wasa. to b. at c. with
32. We work from 8 am ….. 6 pm.a. to b. at c. with
33. The project will take anything from one year….three yeara. to b. at c. with
34. I stayed …….my daughter until she slepta. with b. at c. to
35. He wants to discuss our proposal ……..his wifea. with b. at c. to
36. He’s gone ……officea. to b. with c. at
37. What you are saying makes no sense ….mea. to b. at c. with
38. ….my surprise I was offered both the jobs.a. to b. at c. with
39. We hard have one week ……the wedding daya. to b. at c. with
40. We work from 8 am ……6 pma. to b. at c. with
41. The project will take anything from one year…..three yearsa. to b. at c. with
42. I stayed ………my daughter until she slepta. to b. at c. with
43. He wants to discuss our proposal……his wifea. to b. at c. with
44. I brushed back my hair ……my handa. to b. at c. with
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45. He’s in bed………flua. to b. at c. with
46. Drainage is one …….of the problemsa. off b. on c. of
47. Give an account……..the eventa. of b. at c. off
48. She is a friend….. Kumar’sa. of b. off c. on
49. It was kind….here to accept me as a paying guesta. of b. off c. on
50. He is giant …..a man a. of b. off c. on
51. He walked in …..the streeta. off c. of c. on
52. She’s ……to Calcuttaa. off c. of c. on
53. I’m …….duty todaya. off c. of c. on
54. He’s been …..the committee for monthsa. off c. of c. by
55. You can travel …….horse banka. on c. of c. by
56. She lay ……….the floora. on c. at c. by
57. My flat is……the fourth floora. on c. at c. by
58. We came to compromise and shook hands…….ita. on c. at c. by
59. I almost choked………..my fooda. at c. on c. by
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60. We got ……..the traina. at b. off c. of
61. We managed to get all electronic gadgets …………a. off b. at c. through
62. She let the sand fall ……………….her fingers.a. off b. at c. through
63. We drove…………..Mysorea. off b. at c. through
64. The current flows …………the circuita. off b. at c. through
65. I talked to him…………… an interpretera. off b. at c. through
66. We had no rain from September right……….to Decembera. at b. off c. through
67. We didn’t get home ……….. 2 a.m.a. till b. off c. at
68. The kids are……..beda. on b. at c. in
69. She’s somewhere ….the buildinga. in b. on c. off
70. I met you ……the morning, didn’t I ?a. in b. on c. off
71. He was dead……a few secondsa. on b. in c. around
72. He slipped and fell ……….the rivera. into b. on c. around
73. I haven’t seen her….yearsa. on b. in c. around
74. He was…..in paina. on b. in c. around
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75. I shook my head…confusiona. on b. in c. around
76. She moved ………a new addressa. into b. on c. around
77. I have the bulley……….hima. on b. in c. around
78. He was dressed ……….. blacka. on b. in c. around
79. He cut the fruit…..twoa. on b. in c. around
80. He reached the station….time for the traina. into b. for c. in
81. All was well…….the enda. into b. for c. in
82. He will get used to living here………timea. into b. for c. in
83. Okay. I’ll take care of it’, she said …….the phone.a. on b. to c. into
84. We were shocked ……..silencea. into b. on c. to
85. His face broke…………..a friendly smilea. into b. to c. on
86.The meeting carried on …..the afternoona. to b. into c. on
87. We are well……..may but we aren’t even half way through the project.a. to b. into c. on
88. This is a collection…essays by Charles Lamba. on b. of c. into
89. There is an increase ……….2 in the interest rate.a. on b into c. of
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90. The parcel is…..youa. for b. of c. to
91. He is terrified………flyinga. on b. at c. of
92. The parcel is………the tablea. by b. of c. on
93. He worked …..the whole daya. for b. from c. in
94. I’ve known him……a long timea. from b. in c. for
95. We’ve been married ……..three decades now.a. for b. from c. in
96. I waited......6 till 6.45a. from b. for c. in
97. He comes……….Punea. from b. in c. for
98. She was absent …….school for two weeksa. in b. for c. from
99. They had not as yet come back………fishinga. from b. for c. in
100. We shall be there………midnighta. by b. into c. at
101. He had died …..the nighta. during b. at c. into
102. You’ll have plenty of time to know each other ……….the course of the day
a. into b. at c. during
103. I have known him ….. a long timea. for b. in c. on
104. We’ve been married….three decades now.a. for b. on c. in
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105. She was absent ……….school for two weeksa. at b. from c. on
106. They had not as yet come back…….fishinga. from b. at c. on
107. Always check your bill…….payinga. after b. on c. before
108. If you get home………..me you can make the suppera. before b. after c. on
109. He likes travelling……….nighta. on b. in c. at
110. She was married……..sixteena. at b. on c. in
111. They didn’t say anything……..usa. at b. in c. to
112. She spoke……..them in Englisha. to b. in c. at
113. The 8.15 train started ……….timea. on b. at c. of
114. I arrived…………..the airport at 9.00 pma. in b. on c. at
115. He got…………..the car and drove awaya. into b. on c. at‘
116. He keeps his savings…………..his pillowa. under b. at c. into
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IDIOMS AND PHRASES
Choose the exact meaning of the idiom/phrases
1. When I saw him in the morning, he looked like a duck in a thunderstorma. entrappedb. distressedc. indomitabled. peacefule. timid
2. Our school is with a stone’s throw of the railway station.a. very far-offb with a certain radiumc. at a short distanced. within a definite circumstance
3. He burnt his fingers by interfering in his neighbour’s affaira. got himself into troubleb. burnt himselfc. got himself insultedd. got rebuked
4. He is not worth his salt if he fails at this juncture.a. very strangeb. very proud of himselfc. quite depressedd. quite worthless
5. Mr. Gupta, who is one of the trustees of a big charity is suspected of feathering his own nesta. being lazy in doing his workb. being too generousc. neglecting his jobc. making money unfairly
6. She exhibited remarkable sang froid during the crisisa. temperb. irritationc. composured. anger
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7. Mrs. Hashmi has been in the blues for the last several weeksa. abroadb. unwellc. depressedd. pennilesse. lonely
8. All the political parties are tarred with the same brusha. have the same meritsb. profess the same policiesc. have the same meritsd. follow the same principlese. possess the same defects
9. Let us admit that we could not heap coals of fire on his heada. burn him aliveb. agitate himc. make him feel sorry by retuning good for evild. put him to shamee. incite him to a fight
10. Almost everybody has an eye on the main chancea. waits for the appropriate timeb. thinks of outwitting his rivalc. looks for better prospectsd. tries to tackle the problem in his own waye. looks after his own welfare
11. For the first week, the apprentice felt like a fish out of watera. frustratedb. homelessc. disappointedd. uncomfortablee. starved
12. His friends failed to see why he should ride the high horse just because he had won an electiona. become abnormalb. appear arrogantc. indulge in dreamsd. hate otherse. act rashly
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13. The general manager of this industry is a host in himself.a. eats too muchb. independent of otherc. capable of doing as much as a number of ordinary personsd. very hospitablee. intolerant of guest
14. The cooperation and esprit de corps between the soldiers and the officers was directly responsible for their victorya. braveryb. loyaltyc. subordinationd. unitye. adjustment
15. It is out of the question for only one to have a quiet meal with a set of ultras around hima. unthinkableb. impossiblec. unbecomingd. indecente. undesirable
16. The company has been handed over to new masters, lock, stock and barrela. completelyb. financiallyc. administrativelyd. partially
17. The study of insects was fascinating pursuit for hima. anthropologyb. zoologyc. etymologye. entomology
18. Believe me, I am all at seaa. out of reachb. very happyc. puzzledd. drowning
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19. It is evident from the minister’s statement that heads will rolla. transfer will take placeb. people will diec. dismissals will occurd. head of department will have to repent
20. I saw him make a wry facea. abuseb. feel sickc. cry with pain d. shown disappointment
21. My father did not know that his brother would tread on his heels.a. follow closely after b. stab him in the backc. oppose him immediatelyd. support him blindly
22. He is the sort of man who would do anything for a considerationa. out of loveb. in sympathy with the aggrievedc. if he found some merit in itd. if he were paid to do it
23. His dealings are all above boarda. simpleb. decentc. opend. friendly
24. He threw cold water over the project that the secretary had prepareda. rejectedb. encouragedc. clearedd. discouraged
25. There is no need to rake up an old quarrela. forgetb. revivec. startd. end
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26. My car broke down on way to college yesterdaya. met with an accidentb. broke into piecesc. stopped due to mechanical failure d. dashed against another vehicle
27. The prices are going up by leaps and boundsa. irregularlyb. graduallyc. rapidlyd. systematically
28. We kept our fingers crossed till the final results were declareda. waited expectantlyb. kept praying c. felt scaredd. kept hopeful
29. To fish in troubled watersa. to make the most in a bad situationb. to disturb othersc. to do something sillyd. to try to find out an impossible object
30. Between the devil and the deep seaa. to be in a dilemmab. to be in a temperc. to choose correctlyd. to live dangerously
31. To cut the cracklea. to stop talking and startb. to dig a wellc. to annoy otherd. to act in a friendly way
32. To give currency toa. to give someoneb. to pay much attention toc. to carry heavy load tod. to offer bribe
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33. To miss the boata. to miss an opportunityb. to feel lonelyc. to act like a cowardd. to swim in a river
34. To have cold feeta. to feel very coldb. to pay much attention toc. to be reluctantd. to pour water on something
35. Blue blooda. something impossibleb. an aristocratc. something costlyd. a funny object
36. At one’s wit’s enda. to be very wittyb. to confuse othersc. to be completely confusedd. to minimize expenses
37. To eat an humble piea. to eat cheap foodb. to eat slowlyc. to swallow one’s pride and apologies d. to defy authority
38. A snake in the grassa. a very poisonous snakeb. a secret agentc. an unrecognizable enemy or dangerd. not a reliable person
39. To turn over a new leafa. to change one’s behavior for the betterb. to read something attentivelyc. to remain vigilantd. to be careful
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40. To hold a candle toa. to be nearly as good as someone in his/her absenceb. to light up a candlec. c. to find out the true intentiond. to support someone
41. Black sheepa. a costly itemb. a dark shiny object c. an unworthy persona. a funny man
42. Oily tonguea. flatteryb. hungry personc. strong critic d. rich food
43. Lion’s sharea. no share at allb. greater share of a thingc. miserlyd. very small item
44. Pillar to posta. one place to anotherb. very tiresome journeyc. main supports of a buildingd. clumsy looking objects
45. To bury the hatcheta. to dispute over small thingsb. to destroyc. to make up after a quarreld. to repair a costly furniture
46. At seaa. to travel by boarb. to confuse othersc. perplexedd. to incite others
47. Heart and soula. very seriously and sincerelyb. honestlyc. wearilyd. very casually
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48. In a nutshella. cheaplyb. in a very short form or in a few wordsc. very rapidlyd. very weakly
49. Child’s playa. a very easy thingb. a very cheap thingc. funny thingd. things that can be done without any cost
50. Bird’s eyeviewa. to view something closelyb. a general view from abovec. to view suspiciouslyd. to look from different angle
51. To scale upa. climbb. to discussc. to divided. to deliver
52. To clear the aira. to work hardb. to wash properlyc. to remove tensiond. to create confusion
53. To chew the cuda. to be very annoyedb. to think deeplyc. to eat humble foodd. to start doing something new
54. Out and outa. merelyb. slightlyc. to go a faraway placed. absolutely
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55. To come in handya. to be usefulb. to reach home tired c. to act selfishlyd. to come forward to help others
56. No axe to grinda. to bad situation b. to rebukec. to at selfishlyd. to confuse others
57. To play foula. to play rough footballb. to tackle carelessly c. to oppose othersd. to do something wrong
58. To see reda. to find fault withb. to be very angryc. to criticize othersd. to victimize someone
59. Not to mince mattersa. to speak out franklyb. to make matters easyc. to be at ease d. to be successful in business
60. To play witha. to be friendly withb. to amuse oneselfc. to win easily’d. fool
61. Turn over a new leafa. hopeful situationb. change for the betterc. promising start followed by failure d. expression of angere. explosion
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62. Rainy daysa. small hours of the nightb. critical time in any situationc. late hours of the nightd. unlucky times
63. To bell the cata. to take lead in dangerb. to tie bell to cat’s neckc. to be alert of the enemyd. to make noise
64. An axe to grinda. to indulge in evil conspiraciesb. to cat a fish in disturbed waterc. to make a personal profit out of a situationd. to aggravate the situation
65. To be in a fixa. to be perplexedb. making round of somethingc. to attain permanenced. to feel happy
66. To get in hot watersa. to get into troubleb. to enter waters heated by the sunc. to be so impatient as to take bath with hot water before it gets coold. to be in confused state of mind
67. To throw dust into one’s eyesa. to put sand into one’s eyesb. to make blindc. to deceived. to point out false things
68. To fly off the handlea. to break somethingb. to be indifferentc. to act foolishlyd. to get into a rage and lose self-control
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69. The alpha and omegaa. very costly itemsb. assorted itemsc. the beginning and the end d. a nice act
70. To flog a dead horsea. to do a thing in pain to try in vainb. to act in a foolish c. to criticize stronglyd. try to revive interest in a subject that is out of date
71. To smell a rata. bad smellb. to misunderstandc. to suspect treacheryto see a hidden meaning
72. Hobson’s choicea. first choiceb. beautiful choicec. no choice at all d. to choose something carefully
73. A good Samaritana. a genuinely helpful personb. an honest politicianc. a clever persond. a priest
74. Gift of the gaba. luckyb. a big surprisec. to have a talent for speakingd. an honest person
75. In deep watera. in real troubleb. to feel lonelyc. to act like a cowardd. to swim in a river
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76. To look bluea. to be annoyedb. to look sadc. to feel happyd. to look sick
77. To steal a marcha. to outshineb. to start earlyc. to command an armyd. to overtake
78. Never take up a fool’s erranda. to go with a messageb. one who takes a messagec. a useless undertakingd. an observation
79. The child pulled a long face when the sweets were overa. to look disappointedb. feel goodc. retreatd. run away
80. In this competition there is complete fair playa. honest meansb. no cheatingc. good chancesd. good name
81. To be fair and square pays in the long runa. successfulb. trustc. honestd. worthy
82. The poor women do manual labour even when they are in the family waya. in a domestic mannerb. unwellc. injuredd. pregnant
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83. He tried to curry favour with him employera. to seek favourable attentionb. to attractc. impartial attituded. to see in a spirit of joy
84. Backbiters have generally to cut a sorry figure in the company of friendsa. a nominal headb. to fight to a finishc. to be ridiculedto struggle
85. I have burnt my fingers in this speculative deal and am today pennilessa. incur loss of propertyb. to get into unexpected trouble c. to burn one’s fingerd. to get confused
86. The leader must have the lion’s share of the bootya. the stronger oneb. the smaller partc. the worthy partd. the larger part
87. The project ended in smokea. to give no resultb. to fallc. to cat fired. ended in the destruction of the building
88. Flesh and blood can bear it no longera. human natureb. warningc. in lifed. at the top speed
89. I am just a small fry in the officea. peonb. a small creaturec. humorousd. person or thing of little importance
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90. The number of globetrotters has increased after the second world wara. great personb. foreign countries c. travelers around the worldd. people of importance
91. Never hit even the worst enemy below the belt, for even a war has some code of moralitya. to hit at the wrong positionb. to fightc. to injured. through unfair meanse. to cheat
92. No one knew what to say, but at last I broke the icea. to crack the iceb. to start a conversationc. to start quarrellingd. to end the hostility
93. The result of the examination dashed my hopesa. frustrateb. kill someonec. failedd. bring great happiness
94. He chose the path of religion of his own accorda. forciblyb. helplesslyc. half-heatedlyd. willingly
95. I can never understand him because he has a bad habit of mincing mattersa. to leave in difficultiesb. not to speak plainlyc. returningd. to find fault
96. None of this hanky-panky, please talk straighta. obsessionb. diversificationc. juggleryd. indifference
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97. He has only some hazy ideas about lifea. vulgar ideasb. masculine ideasc. hazardousd. confused
98. Hot heada. the leaderb. one who is very rashc. the fighterd. brave person
99. Have a goa. go on leaveb. ride for happinessc. make an attemptd. take a walk
100. Not to Mince one’s wordsa. change suddenlyb. pull backc. to speak in hurryd. choose them carefully
101. Frame a persona. make him appear guiltyb. befoolc. ask him to sit idled. flatter somebody
102. A pipe dreama. an impracticable planb. a pleasant dreamc. a foolish idead. a bad dream
103. Fall flata. to fall in loveb. fail to win appreciationc. lose consciousnessd. lose confidence
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104. Be in the mirea. be in loveb. b. be uneasyc. be in difficultiesd. be under debt
105. Let ona. revealb. quarrelc. gived. fight
106. make upa. get aboutb. leavec. reveald. reconcile
107. To get alonga. to manage tob. to go withc. to leaved. work helplessly
108. Make too much ofa. underestimateb. exploitc. overestimated. ask to do too much
109. Lay barea. exposeb. take off all clothesc. destroyd. exploit
110. Stem froma. ruinb. originatec. induced. kill’
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111. Ina jiffya. suddenlyb. outstanding c. in a fixd. appropriate
112. Stir up a hornet’s nesta. money laid byb. well mannered peoplec. neighborhoodd. create trouble
113. on the noda. onb. shake one’s headc. on creditd. to fall as keep
114. To take occasiona. to take advantage of an opportunityb. celebratec. to draw a moral attentiond. organize a ceremony
115. To oil the knockera. To eat greasy itemb. To fill the tankc. To get the vehicle greasedd. To tip the office-boy
116. A fool’s paradisea. paradise of idiotsb. to live in illusionsc. to live in the pastd. to have happy dreams
117. Take it illa. to feel otherwiseb. to feel goodc. to be offendedd. suffering from fever
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118. To chew the enda. to cut the endb. to think deeplyc. to be annoyedd. start something new
119. To scale upa. to killb. to measurec. to die ford. to deepen
120. Extinct and obsoletea. exhaustedb. very oldc. as dead as a dodod. behind time
121. In a delicate statea. hanging in balanceb. hanging in firec. looming larged. hanging by a hair
122. At rock bottom pricea. at leastb. in the endc. from beneathd. cheap
123. In abeyancea. in absenceb. in to timec. in a nutshelld. in suspension
124. With might and maina. big blowb. hard blowc. with full vigord. penetrating
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125. In a jama. badb. in troublec. hindranced. eatable
126. To get ata. to reachb. to advancec. to proceedd. to escape
127. Will o’ the wispa. anything which eludes or deceivesb. To act in a childish wayc. To act in a foolish wayd. To have desires unbacked by efforts
128. To give / get the birda. to get the waitedb. to have good luckc. to send awayd. to get the impossible
129. To cast pearls before a swinea. to spend recklesslyb. to spend a lot of money on the upkeep of domestic hogsc. to waste money over triflesd. to offer to a person a thing which he cannot appreciate
130. To bring one’s eggs to a bad marketa. to face a humiliating situationb. To bring one’s commodities to a market where there is no demand
for themc. To show one’s talents before on audience which is incapable of
appreciating themd. To fail in one’s plans because one goes to the wrong people for
help
131. To take the bull by the horns.a. to punish a person severely for his arroganceb. to grapple courageously with a difficulty that lies in our wayc. To handle it by fierce attackd. To bypass the legal process and take action according to one’s own
whims
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132. To take with a grain of salta. to take with some reservationb. to take with total disbeliefc. to take wholeheartedlyd. to take seriously
133. To take the wind out of another’s sailsa. To manoeuvre or to mislead another on the high seasb. To cause harm to anotherc. To defeat the motives of anotherd. To anticipate another and to gain advantage over him
134. Hard-presseda. bewilderedb. insultedc. hard disciplined. in difficulties
135. The pros and consa. For and against a thingb. Foul and fairc. Good and evild. Former and latter
136. To cool one’s heelsa. to rest for some timeb. To give no importance to someonec. To remain in a comfortable positiond. To be kept waiting for some time
137. The boy turned a deaf ear to the pleadings of all his well-wishersa. listened carefullyb. was deadly opposedc. posed indifferenced. did not pay any attention
138. Sumit had to look high and low before he could find his scooter Key
a. nowhereb. alwaysc. everywhered. somewhere
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139. We should give a wide berth to bad characters.a. keep away fromb. publicly condemnc. give publicly tod. not sympathize with
140. The popularity of the yesteryears’ superstar is on the wanea. growing moreb. at its peakc. growing lessd. at rock bottom
141. He has made his mark in politics.a. attained notorietyb. ruined his wealthc. acquired wealthd. distinguished himself
142. At Christmas, even the elderly fathers paint the town reda. indulge in riotingb. paint the houses redc. spill red wined. have a lively time
143. Rahul fought tooth and nail to save his companya. with weaponsb. as best as he couldc. using unfair meansd. with strength and fury
144. At a party, he is always in high spiritsa. talkativeb. Cheerfulc. Drunkd. Uncontrollable
145. The rejected his proposal of marriage point-blanka. Directlyb. Pointedlyc. Abruptlyd. Briefly
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146. We should guard against our green-eyed friendsa. richb. jealousc. handsomed. enthusiastic
147. Kamal was left high and dry by his friends when he lost all his money
a. isolatedb. rejectedc. woundedd. depressed
148. A movement for the world unity is in the offinga. at the endb. about to startc. on declined. in the air
149. In the organized society of today no individual or nation can plough a lonely furrow
a. remain unaffectedb. do without the help of othersc. survive in isolationd. remain non-aligned
150. Chandu used very ugly words against his kind uncle; he threw down the gauntlet before him
a. he abused and insulted himb. he threw the challengec. he behaved as if he was a very great and important persond. he showed his readiness to live the place
151. He always cuts both endsa. works for both sidesb. argues in support of both sides of the issuedc. behaves dishonestlyd. creates discord among friends
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