The lawyer tried to his client to accept the generous settlement offer.

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1 CHSL ALL ENGLISH SETS QID : 76 - In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option. The lawyer tried to his client to accept the generous settlement offer. 1) draw 2) seduce 3) incite 4) persuade Correct Answer: persuade QID : 77 - Improve the bracketed part of the sentence. The stranded pilgrims (had waited) in the bitter cold for more than two hours now. 1) has been waiting 2) have been waiting 3) have waited 4) no improvement Correct Answer: have been waiting QID : 78 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'. I am coming directly(a)/to my office(b)/from the station.(c)/no error(d) 1) B 2) A 3) C 4) D Correct Answer: B QID : 79 - Improve the bracketed part of the sentence. The exhausted travellers seemed relieved when the train finally (came into) the station. 1) pulled in 2) pulled into 3) pulled onto 4) no improvement Correct Answer: pulled in QID : 80 - Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.

2 It is for the government, P-especially one with such a Q-significant majority, to have the R-intelligence and leadership to think long term 1) QRP 2) PQR 3) RPQ 4) QPR Correct Answer: PQR QID : 81 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. to drink like a fish 1) a person who spends a lot 2) a person who keeps cheating for a very long time without getting noticed 3) a person who needs to relive himself very frequently 4) to drink excessive amounts of alcohol Correct Answer: to drink excessive amounts of alcohol QID : 82 - Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. There is a deeper P-fissure here that goes Q-from western theory R-beyond explanations 1) PRQ 2) PQR 3) QPR 4) RPQ Correct Answer: PRQ QID : 83 - Select the synonym of to preside 1) to acquiesce 2) to concur 3) to officiate 4) to accord Correct Answer: to officiate QID : 84 - Select the synonym of dabble

3 1) solemn 2) austere 3) meditative 4) dally Correct Answer: dally QID : 85 - In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of four alternatives suggested, select the one, which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice. The owners remodelled the car to help it sell. 1) The car was remodelled by the owners to help it sell. 2) The car is being remodelled by the owners to help it sell. 3) The car was remodelled by the owners to help it being sold. 4) The car is being remodelled by the owners to help it being sold. Correct Answer: The car was remodelled by the owners to help it sell. QID : 86 - Select the word with the correct spelling. 1) thresonical 2) numeracy 3) nepotesm 4) tolarate Correct Answer: numeracy QID : 87 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase. A person who is lazy and has low standards of cleanliness. 1) hog 2) slob 3) swine 4) brute Correct Answer: slob QID : 88 - Select the antonym of therapeutic 1) ameliorative 2) analeptic 3) salubrious 4) inimical Correct Answer: inimical

4 QID : 89 - Select the antonym of to perpetuate 1) to eternize 2) to canonize 3) to cease 4) to bolster Correct Answer: to cease QID : 90 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'. The task of(a)/writing a autobiography(b)/is a difficult one.(c)/no error(d) 1) A 2) B 3) C 4) D Correct Answer: B QID : 91 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. down to the wire 1) removing the bondage that is keeping one down 2) the last second before the bomb explodes 3) to denote a situation whose outcome is not decided until the very last minute 4) finishing all of one's resources to the last penny Correct Answer: to denote a situation whose outcome is not decided until the very last minute QID : 92 - In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one, which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech. Manoj said, "I must go now." 1) Manoj said that he must go then. 2) Manoj said that he must go than. 3) Manoj said he has to go then. 4) Manoj said that he should be going than. Correct Answer: Manoj said that he must go then. QID : 93 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is

5 the best substitute of the phrase. To exclude from a society or group. 1) to ostracise 2) to deport 3) to boycott 4) to snub Correct Answer: to ostracise QID : 94 - Select the word with the correct spelling. 1) glucose 2) hermetec 3) wigling 4) derrogate Correct Answer: glucose QID : 95 - In the following question, sentence given with blank is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option. If immigrants don't learn to speak the native languages of their new countries, they won't be able to themselves into society. 1) conjoin 2) interface 3) integrate 4) reconciliate Correct Answer: integrate QID : 96 - In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives. the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP), the government had purchased assets of struggling banks with a view ensuring that they did not collapse taking them the rest of the financial system. These assets later at a profit by the government! The U.S. government had acted smartly, while in the Indian case the banks now find themselves with loans made by them to an individual with negative net worth. the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) 1) Below 2) Down 3) Lower 4) Under

6 Correct Answer: Under QID : 97 - In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives. the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP), the government had purchased assets of struggling banks with a view ensuring that they did not collapse taking them the rest of the financial system. These assets later at a profit by the government! The U.S. government had acted smartly, while in the Indian case the banks now find themselves with loans made by them to an individual with negative net worth. (TARP), the government had purchased assets of struggling banks with a view 1) to 2) of 3) for 4) so Correct Answer: to QID : 98 - In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives. the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP), the government had purchased assets of struggling banks with a view ensuring that they did not collapse taking them the rest of the financial system. These assets later at a profit by the government! The U.S. government had acted smartly, while in the Indian case the banks now find themselves with loans made by them to an individual with negative net worth. they did not collapse taking them the rest of the financial system. 1) from 2) all 3) along with 4) also with Correct Answer: along with QID : 99 - In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives. the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP), the government had purchased assets of struggling banks with a view ensuring that they did not collapse taking them the rest of the financial system. These assets later at a profit by the government! The U.S. government had acted smartly, while in the Indian case the banks now find themselves

7 with loans made by them to an individual with negative net worth. These assets later at a profit by the government! 1) are disposed of 2) were disposed of 3) are disposed off 4) had been disposed off Correct Answer: were disposed of QID : In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP), the government had purchased assets of struggling banks with a view ensuring that they did not collapse taking them the rest of the financial system. These assets later at a profit by the government! The U.S. government had acted smartly, while in the Indian case the banks now find themselves with loans made by them to an individual with negative net worth. find themselves with loans made by them to an individual with negative net worth. 1) saddled 2) baffled 3) puzzled 4) caught Correct Answer: saddled SET-2 QID : 176 In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase. To rummage about in a place or container in search of something. 1) to rake 2) to excavate 3) to ferret 4) to poke Correct Answer: to ferret QID : 177 In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. to buy a lemon 1) to purchase a vehicle that constantly gives problems

8 2) buying only half the recipe will not help you prepare the full dish 3) to purchase an insignificant thing which eventually becomes very useful 4) to buy stuff which you don't need Correct Answer: to purchase a vehicle that constantly gives problems QID : 178 mere Select the antonym of 1) unadorned 2) immense 3) sheer 4) blunt Correct Answer: immense QID : 179 In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'. The population of Mumbai(A)/is greater than(b)/in any city in USA.(C)/No error(d) 1) A 2) B 3) C 4) D Correct Answer: C QID : 180 In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option. The bank his house as he had failed to pay the instalments despite repeated warnings. 1) mobbed 2) confiscated 3) hijacked 4) captured Correct Answer: confiscated QID : 181 Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order: At one level, P-the law in understanding Q-such cases of violence R-one senses the limits of 1) RQP

9 2) PQR 3) RPQ 4) QRP Correct Answer: RPQ QID : 182 In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'. For a full week(a)/she enjoyed the benefits(b)/ of being a big sister.(c)/no error(d) 1) A 2) B 3) C 4) D Correct Answer: D QID : 183 to ordain Select the synonym of 1) to anoint 2) to retract 3) to veto 4) to void Correct Answer: to anoint QID : 184 to stranded Select the synonym of 1) to douse 2) to aground 3) to swamp 4) to inundate Correct Answer: to aground QID : 185 Improve the bracketed part of the sentence. All the allegations levelled (over) the poor watchman were found to be baseless. 1) upon 2) off 3) against 4) no improvement Correct Answer: against QID : 186 Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.

10 It is the right to P-who see us at our most vulnerable Q-the indiscretions of doctors R-privacy that protects us from 1) QRP 2) QPR 3) PRQ 4) RQP Correct Answer: RQP QID : 187 to comprise Select the antonym of 1) to dispute 2) to embody 3) to span 4) to encompass Correct Answer: to dispute QID : 188 In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. to cast iron stomach 1) a very greedy person 2) to be able to eat or drink anything without any problems 3) to be indifferent to harsh words 4) to face so many difficulties in life that one now becomes immune to even poison Correct Answer: to be able to eat or drink anything without any problems QID : 189 In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of four alternatives suggested, select the one, which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active. The event manager is making all the reservations. 1) All the reservations would be made by the event manager. 2) All the reservations are being made by the event manager. 3) All the reservations would have been made by the event manager. 4) All the reservations will have been made by the event manager. Correct Answer: All the reservations are being made by the event manager. QID : 190 Improve the bracketed part of the sentence. "I am the only man in the world who (can) paint a picture so true to life," he said.

11 1) will 2) could 3) may 4) no improvement Correct Answer: no improvement QID : 191 In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase. To sell (stocks or other securities or commodities) in advance of acquiring them, with the aim of making a profit when the price falls. 1) bilking 2) duping 3) conning 4) shorting Correct Answer: shorting QID : 192 In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one, which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech. Do you have anything to say on behalf of the accused?' said the judge finally. 1) The judge finally asked that if he had anything to say on behalf of the accused. 2) The judge finally ask that whether he had anything to say on behalf of the accused. 3) The judge finally asked that if he has anything to say on behalf of the accused. 4) The judge finally asked that if he has had anything to say on behalf of the accused. Correct Answer: The judge finally ask that whether he had anything to say on behalf of the accused. QID : 193 Select the word with the correct spelling. 1) amphybia 2) indanted 3) ancumber 4) levelled Correct Answer: levelled QID : 194 In the following question, sentence given with blank is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option. A large crowd to get a glimpse of their favourite star. 1) gathered

12 2) rallied 3) clustered 4) compiled Correct Answer: gathered QID : 195 Select the word with the correct spelling. 1) tidlers 2) thistlees 3) pulchritude 4) tenderred Correct Answer: pulchritude QID : 196 In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the In a strange, the production and the consumption of the event become cause for concern. wonders whether newer forms of noncaring or violence are appearing. Somehow, silence, even, quietly suppresses a meditation on such events. a professor, I can recollect the number of occasions when my students have cried as we discussed such events in class., society seems so indifferent. In a strange, 1) way 2) form 3) step 4) method Correct Answer: way QID : 197 In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the In a strange, the production and the consumption of the event become cause for concern. wonders whether newer forms of noncaring or violence are appearing. Somehow, silence, even, quietly suppresses a meditation on such events. a professor, I can recollect the number of occasions when my students have cried as we discussed such events in class., society seems so indifferent. wonders whether newer forms of "noncaring" or violence are appearing. 1) Anyone 2) One 3) Someone 4) Somebody

13 Correct Answer: One QID : 198 In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the In a strange, the production and the consumption of the event become cause for concern. wonders whether newer forms of noncaring or violence are appearing. Somehow, silence, even, quietly suppresses a meditation on such events. a professor, I can recollect the number of occasions when my students have cried as we discussed such events in class., society seems so indifferent. Somehow, silence, even, quietly suppresses a meditation on such events. 1) attention 2) bias 3) regard 4) indifference Correct Answer: indifference QID : 199 In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the In a strange, the production and the consumption of the event become cause for concern. wonders whether newer forms of noncaring or violence are appearing. Somehow, silence, even, quietly suppresses a meditation on such events. a professor, I can recollect the number of occasions when my students have cried as we discussed such events in class., society seems so indifferent. a professor, 1) Like 2) Alike 3) As 4) Being Correct Answer: As QID : 200 In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the In a strange, the production and the consumption of the event become cause for concern. wonders whether newer forms of noncaring or violence are appearing. Somehow, silence, even, quietly suppresses a meditation on such events. a professor, I can recollect the number of occasions when my students have cried as we discussed such

14 events in class., society seems so indifferent., society seems so indifferent. 1) Yet 2) Thus 3) Hence 4) So Correct Answer: Yet SET-3 QID : 76 - In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option. The recession is going to cause times for families who are already struggling to pay their bills. 1) furious 2) agitated 3) turbulent 4) wild Correct Answer: turbulent QID : 77 - In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one, which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech. Mother said, "Lie down, Arjun." 1) Mother told lie down Arjun. 2) Mother told Arjun for lying down. 3) Mother asked Arjun to lie down. 4) Mother asked Arjun to be lied down. Correct Answer: Mother asked Arjun to lie down. QID : 78 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. ethnic cleansing 1) a social revolution where negative aspects of a culture are removed 2) to perform mass religious conversions 3) the mass killing of members of one ethnic group 4) removal of all signs of culture from a society Correct Answer: the mass killing of members of one ethnic group

15 QID : 79 - Improve the bracketed part of the sentence. I don't want an award (for help to you). 1) to have helped you 2) for helping you 3) for helping to you 4) no improvement Correct Answer: for helping you QID : 80 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase. Very rude or coarse; vulgar. 1) gross 2) adipose 3) porcine 4) corpulent Correct Answer: gross QID : 81 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase. To stop doing something; cease or abstain. 1) to endure 2) to desist 3) to persevere 4) to dismay Correct Answer: to desist QID : 82 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'. I have sign over(a)/the cheque, you can(b)/collect it tomorrow.(c)/no error(d) 1) A 2) B 3) C 4) D Correct Answer: A QID : 83 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. every cloud has a silver lining

16 1) no bad situation is permanent 2) if one wants rain then one has to bear with dark clouds 3) every blessing comes with a hidden curse 4) every bad situation has some good aspects to it Correct Answer: every bad situation has some good aspects to it QID : 84 - Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. It is a crisis which P-unless policymakers Q-exercise some intelligence R-will get even worse 1) RPQ 2) RQP 3) PQR 4) QPR Correct Answer: RPQ QID : 85 - Improve the bracketed part of the sentence. Shouts of the crowd cheering the home team now (stuff) the air. 1) fill 2) occupy 3) infest 4) no improvement Correct Answer: fill QID : 86 - Select the word with the correct spelling. 1) dementia 2) quaterain 3) necrosys 4) frenetec Correct Answer: dementia QID : 87 - Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. In Tamil nadu, P-cows and bulls are worshipped and celebrated Q-on Maattu Pongal, R-and the finale is Jallikattu 1) QRP 2) QPR

17 3) PRQ 4) RPQ Correct Answer: QPR QID : 88 - In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of four alternatives suggested, select the one, which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice. The seawater eventually corroded the pillars of the bridge. 1) Eventually the pillars of the bridge are being corroded by the seawater. 2) Eventually the pillars of the bridge have been corroded by the seawater. 3) The pillars of the bridge were eventually corroded by the seawater. 4) The pillars of the bridge have been eventually corroded by the seawater. Correct Answer: The pillars of the bridge were eventually corroded by the seawater. QID : 89 - In the following question, sentence given with blank is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option. On the trip, we needed a guide to the foreign language for us. 1) describe 2) illustrate 3) mimic 4) interpret Correct Answer: interpret QID : 90 - Select the antonym of to remand 1) to filibuster 2) to tarry 3) to expedite 4) to adjourn Correct Answer: to expedite QID : 91 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'. He told me the same(a)/story which he told(b)/you yesterday.(c)/no error(d) 1) A 2) B 3) C 4) D

18 Correct Answer: B QID : 92 - Select the synonym of proximal 1) frontier 2) obscure 3) remote 4) adjacent Correct Answer: adjacent QID : 93 - Select the antonym of eternity 1) perpetuity 2) yonder 3) aeon 4) ephemeral Correct Answer: ephemeral QID : 94 - Select the synonym of to alight 1) to escalate 2) to clamber 3) to disembark 4) to astride Correct Answer: to disembark QID : 95 - Select the word with the correct spelling. 1) prophesey 2) nihilism 3) aesthet 4) avulusion Correct Answer: nihilism QID : 96 - In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives. The answer to the third question is answered; State leaders great willingness to play into the hands of the Central government, presumably for a price. the process, representatives have forgotten the history of their own societies. But they fail to

19 that history cannot be disremembered, it constantly nudges us to recollect past struggles injustice in these States. The answer to the third question is answered 1) easily 2) easy to 3) easy for 4) so easy Correct Answer: easily QID : 97 - In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives. The answer to the third question is answered; State leaders great willingness to play into the hands of the Central government, presumably for a price. the process, representatives have forgotten the history of their own societies. But they fail to that history cannot be disremembered, it constantly nudges us to recollect past struggles injustice in these States. State leaders great willingness to play into the hands of the Central government 1) is showing 2) have shown 3) to show 4) have showed Correct Answer: have shown QID : 98 - In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives. The answer to the third question is answered; State leaders great willingness to play into the hands of the Central government, presumably for a price. the process, representatives have forgotten the history of their own societies. But they fail to that history cannot be disremembered, it constantly nudges us to recollect past struggles injustice in these States. the process, representatives have forgotten the history of their own societies. 1) As 2) So 3) Into 4) In Correct Answer: In QID : 99 - In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage

20 carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives. The answer to the third question is answered; State leaders great willingness to play into the hands of the Central government, presumably for a price. the process, representatives have forgotten the history of their own societies. But they fail to that history cannot be disremembered, it constantly nudges us to recollect past struggles injustice in these States. But they fail to that history cannot be disremembered, 1) forget 2) memorize 3) recall 4) by heart Correct Answer: recall QID : In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the The answer to the third question is answered; State leaders great willingness to play into the hands of the Central government, presumably for a price. the process, representatives have forgotten the history of their own societies. But they fail to that history cannot be disremembered, it constantly nudges us to recollect past struggles injustice in these States. it constantly nudges us to recollect past struggles injustice in these States. 1) against 2) for 3) to 4) from Correct Answer: against SET-4 QID : In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option. Brijesh said that he has no of stepping down, although he is under a lot of pressure to do so. 1) intuition 2) intention 3) point

21 4) object Correct Answer: intention QID : In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of four alternatives suggested, select the one, which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice. Lakhs of tourists view the Taj Mahal every year. 1) The Taj Mahal is being viewed by lakhs of tourists every year. 2) Every year the Taj Mahal is being viewed by lakhs of tourists. 3) Every year the Taj Mahal was being viewed by lakhs of tourists. 4) The Taj Mahal is viewed by lakhs of tourists every year. Correct Answer: The Taj Mahal is viewed by lakhs of tourists every year. QID : Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. They have now P-by a paternalistic state Q-of goods mandated R-been turned into consumers 1) QRP 2) QPR 3) PRQ 4) RQP Correct Answer: RQP QID : In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase. Causing a burning sensation like that of hot liquid on the skin 1) piping 2) igneous 3) sizzling 4) scalding Correct Answer: scalding QID : In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. dead ringer 1) a competition whose outcome is already decided (by unfair means) 2) a candidate fraudulently substituted for another in a competition 3) a person who was in a situation to warn others is now missing 4) a warning which comes too late, after the damage is done

22 Correct Answer: a candidate fraudulently substituted for another in a competition QID : Select the antonym of pervert 1) virtuous 2) libertine 3) deviant 4) debauchee Correct Answer: virtuous QID : In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'. The Directors are(a)/now inquiring(b)/in the cause of the fire.(c)/no error(d) 1) A 2) B 3) C 4) D Correct Answer: C QID : In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option. As the judge enters the courtroom, calls upon all occupants in the room to stand. 1) formality 2) pattern 3) culture 4) habit Correct Answer: formality QID : In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. dark horse 1) a candidate about whom little is known but who unexpectedly wins 2) a good person who has been unfairly maligned 3) a person despised by everybody wins 4) a very unpredictable contestant, sometimes wins sometimes loses Correct Answer: a candidate about whom little is known but who unexpectedly wins

23 QID : Select the synonym of parlance 1) definitive 2) lingo 3) canonical 4) classic Correct Answer: lingo QID : Select the word with the correct spelling. 1) bordeux 2) ambienc 3) macakues 4) culinary Correct Answer: culinary QID : Select the synonym of obstreperous 1) boisterous 2) bashful 3) reticent 4) taciturn Correct Answer: boisterous QID : Select the word with the correct spelling. 1) metaled 2) lonsome 3) piquancy 4) shufled Correct Answer: piquancy QID : Improve the bracketed part of the sentence. We were still waiting in the queue for tickets when the show (had begun). 1) was beginning 2) begins 3) began 4) no improvement Correct Answer: began QID : Select the antonym of

24 frazzle 1) prostration 2) vigour 3) enervation 4) lassitude Correct Answer: vigour QID : In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase. An organization set up to provide help and raise money for those in need. 1) conglomerate 2) donation 3) charity 4) dole Correct Answer: charity QID : In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'. She was an(a)/only child who(b)/had been very welcome.(c)/no error(d) 1) A 2) B 3) C 4) D Correct Answer: D QID : Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. Elections globally P-dominated by numbers, percentages Q-and tallies R-can be dry affairs 1) RQP 2) PQR 3) RPQ 4) QRP Correct Answer: RPQ QID : In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one, which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

25 "Alas! I have broken my grandfather's watch" said Amit. 1) Amit was sorrowful that he broke his grandfather's watch. 2) Amit exclaimed sorrowfully that he has broken his grandfather's watch. 3) Amit was sorrowful that he had broken his grandfather's watch. 4) Amit exclaimed sorrowfully that he had broken his grandfather's watch. Correct Answer: Amit exclaimed sorrowfully that he had broken his grandfather's watch. QID : Improve the bracketed part of the sentence. It was so hot during the concert that some spectators passed (out). 1) away 2) by 3) over 4) no improvement Correct Answer: no improvement QID : In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the various signs of economic slowdown such as languishing industrial production and adverse of the drought on rural livelihoods and demand, the government is apparently unable unwilling to increase public spending to people s material distress or to kick-start economic to increase employment. various signs of economic slowdown such as languishing industrial production 1) As 2) Despite 3) So 4) Because Correct Answer: Despite QID : In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the various signs of economic slowdown such as languishing industrial production and adverse of the drought on rural livelihoods and demand, the government is apparently unable unwilling to increase public spending to people s material distress or to kick-start economic to increase employment. adverse of the drought on rural livelihoods and demand

26 1) effects 2) effect 3) affects 4) affect Correct Answer: effects QID : In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the various signs of economic slowdown such as languishing industrial production and adverse of the drought on rural livelihoods and demand, the government is apparently unable unwilling to increase public spending to people s material distress or to kick-start economic to increase employment. the government is apparently unable 1) hence 2) but 3) or 4) nor Correct Answer: or QID : In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the various signs of economic slowdown such as languishing industrial production and adverse of the drought on rural livelihoods and demand, the government is apparently unable unwilling to increase public spending to people s material distress or to kick-start economic to increase employment. spending to people's material distress 1) cool off 2) cut 3) less 4) mitigate Correct Answer: mitigate QID : In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the various signs of economic slowdown such as languishing industrial production and adverse of the drought on rural livelihoods and demand, the government is apparently unable unwilling to increase public spending to people s material distress or to kick-start economic to increase employment.

27 distress or to kick-start economic to increase employment. 1) activity 2) happening 3) performance 4) acts Correct Answer: activity SET-5 QID : In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option. Purush wandered through life, with no clear ideas of where he was heading and what he wanted to accomplish. 1) madly 2) excitedly 3) crazily 4) aimlessly Correct Answer: aimlessly QID : Improve the bracketed part of the sentence. Would it be impolite (to be asked) why they are leaving? 1) to ask 2) for asking 3) for being asked 4) no improvement Correct Answer: to ask QID : Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. We should learn our lesson P-from this history and stay away Q-of our neighbours R-from interfering in the messy domestic politics 1) PRQ 2) PQR 3) QPR 4) RPQ Correct Answer: PRQ QID : Select the antonym of to hew

28 1) to prune 2) to chop 3) to agglutinate 4) to cleave Correct Answer: to agglutinate QID : In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option. The chess player moved his piece to a more position, securing the win. 1) profitable 2) auspicious 3) advantageous 4) worthwhile Correct Answer: advantageous QID : Select the synonym of maestro 1) neophyte 2) catechumen 3) sophomore 4) conductor Correct Answer: conductor QID : In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one, which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech. The coach said, "Don t move, boys." 1) The coach told to the boys don't move. 2) The coach said to the boys not to be moving. 3) The coach asked the boys not to move. 4) The coach told to them, don't move boys. Correct Answer: The coach asked the boys not to move. QID : Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. Public goods are P-important as they Q-mitigate the impact of R-income poverty and inequality

29 1) QRP 2) PQR 3) RPQ 4) QPR Correct Answer: PQR QID : Improve the bracketed part of the sentence. The workers are bent (on) getting a full months pay as bonus. 1) for 2) upon 3) to 4) no improvement Correct Answer: upon QID : Select the antonym of to flay 1) to scalp 2) to peel 3) to excoriate 4) to sheath Correct Answer: to sheath QID : In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of four alternatives suggested, select the one, which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice. They will advise me about the price of the accessories. 1) I will have been advised about the price of the accessories. 2) I would have been advised about the price of the accessories. 3) I shall be advised about the price of the accessories. 4) I would have had been advised about the price of the accessories. Correct Answer: I shall be advised about the price of the accessories. QID : Select the word with the correct spelling. 1) Paraguay 2) snugled 3) gimicky 4) benifice Correct Answer: Paraguay QID : In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out

30 which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'. Mother does not hardly(a)/know what happened(b)/in school yesterday.(c)/no error(d) 1) A 2) B 3) C 4) D Correct Answer: A QID : In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'. No beggar who comes(a)/to our doors(b)/goes back empty handed.(c)/no error(d) 1) A 2) B 3) C 4) D Correct Answer: B QID : In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase. To lift or haul something heavy with great effort. 1) heave 2) shrimp 3) wimp 4) runt Correct Answer: heave QID : In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. flea market 1) a market for semi-precious stones and jewellery 2) a market where stolen goods are sold 3) a street market selling second-hand goods 4) a small but crowded and noisy place Correct Answer: a street market selling second-hand goods QID : Select the word with the correct spelling.

31 1) libreto 2) jazziest 3) serephim 4) kamikazey Correct Answer: jazziest QID : Select the synonym of troll 1) spruce 2) suave 3) gnome 4) dapper Correct Answer: gnome QID : In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase. A conclusion or agreement done or reached decisively and with authority. 1) precise 2) definitive 3) reliable 4) specific Correct Answer: definitive QID : In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. flesh and blood 1) a very gory murder scene 2) a lot of hard work 3) loss of lives in battle 4) a person's physical body and their needs and frailties Correct Answer: a person's physical body and their needs and frailties QID : In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the The scene will now shift to obtaining instruments of ratification to bring the agreement into force 2020, the first year of its implementation. The agreement will enter into force with the ratification of 55 countries, whose aggregate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions at least 55 per cent of global emissions. The scene will now shift to obtaining instruments

32 1) enough 2) full 3) lavish 4) comfortable Correct Answer: enough QID : In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the The scene will now shift to obtaining instruments of ratification to bring the agreement into force 2020, the first year of its implementation. The agreement will enter into force with the ratification of 55 countries, whose aggregate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions at least 55 per cent of global emissions. bring the agreement into force ) on 2) before 3) at 4) previous Correct Answer: before QID : In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the The scene will now shift to obtaining instruments of ratification to bring the agreement into force 2020, the first year of its implementation. The agreement will enter into force with the ratification of 55 countries, whose aggregate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions at least 55 per cent of global emissions. the first year of its implementation. 1) proposal 2) proposition 3) supposed 4) proposed Correct Answer: proposed QID : In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the The scene will now shift to obtaining instruments of ratification to bring the agreement into force 2020, the first year of its implementation. The agreement will enter into force with the ratification of 55 countries, whose aggregate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions at least 55 per cent of global emissions.

33 The agreement will enter into force with the ratification of 55 countries 1) partially 2) at least 3) slightly 4) somewhat Correct Answer: at least QID : In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the The scene will now shift to obtaining instruments of ratification to bring the agreement into force 2020, the first year of its implementation. The agreement will enter into force with the ratification of 55 countries, whose aggregate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions at least 55 per cent of global emissions. whose aggregate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions at least 55 per cent of global emissions. 1) established 2) constitute 3) enact 4) complement Correct Answer: constitute SET-6 QID : 76 - Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. This may be essential at P-where the market fails to deliver Q-swath of an economy R-times, but there is a wide 1) QRP 2) QPR 3) PRQ 4) RQP Correct Answer: RQP QID : 77 - Improve the bracketed part of the sentence. As management we are accountable (to) the Board of Directors. 1) towards 2) with

34 3) against 4) no improvement Correct Answer: no improvement QID : 78 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase. A political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires and prejudices rather than by using rational argument. 1) rebel 2) radical 3) demagogue 4) anarchistic Correct Answer: demagogue QID : 79 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. to go for broke 1) to risk everything in an all-out effort 2) failure in relationship or partnership 3) losing all money in an effort to revive a failing business 4) to start again after failing in a business Correct Answer: to risk everything in an all-out effort QID : 80 - In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one, which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech. Kunal said, "Tanu is coming this week." 1) Kunal says that Tanu was coming that week. 2) Kunal says that Tanu was coming this week. 3) Kunal said that Tanu was going to be come this week. 4) Kunal said that Tanu was coming that week. Correct Answer: Kunal said that Tanu was coming that week. QID : 81 - Select the word with the correct spelling. 1) paterns 2) smudeging 3) dissuade 4) fripery Correct Answer: dissuade QID : 82 - Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

35 Usually the climate in the Northern parts of India is cooler (from) the Southern parts. 1) as 2) to 3) than 4) no improvement QID : 83 - In the following question, sentence given with blank is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option. Jasbir has the of a movie star. 1) jinx 2) charisma 3) flash 4) mysticism Correct Answer: charisma QID : 84 - Select the antonym of apocalypse 1) catastrophe 2) miracle 3) decimation 4) holocaust Correct Answer: miracle QID : 85 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'. The substitution of cream(a)/ instead of milk in the recipe (B)/makes for a rich dessert.(c)/no error(d) 1) A 2) B 3) C 4) D Correct Answer: C QID : 86 - Select the antonym of to actuate

36 1) to retard 2) to spur 3) to impel 4) to propel Correct Answer: to retard QID : 87 - Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. We must urgently P-ethics that respects, and responds Q-humanely to, the strangers in our cities R-and consciously develop a new 1) RQP 2) PQR 3) RPQ 4) QRP Correct Answer: RPQ QID : 88 - In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of four alternatives suggested, select the one, which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice. I took the grinder yesterday. 1) The grinder was took by me yesterday. 2) The grinder was took by me the day before. 3) The grinder had been took by me the day before. 4) The grinder was taken by me yesterday. Correct Answer: The grinder was taken by me yesterday. QID : 89 - Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. to go the extra mile 1) to get an unexpected bonus 2) to make a special effort to achieve something 3) to lose one's way and walk aimlessly 4) a vehicle which is very fuel efficient Correct Answer: to make a special effort to achieve something QID : 90 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'. The prince and princess(a)/made their way(b)/through the cheering crowd.(c)/no error(d)

37 1) A 2) B 3) C 4) D Correct Answer: D QID : 91 - Select the synonym of shimmering 1) stolid 2) glinting 3) daft 4) daffy Correct Answer: glinting QID : 92 - In the following question, sentence given with blank is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option. The enzyme was the that triggered the chemical reaction. 1) catalyst 2) support 3) encouragement 4) incitation Correct Answer: catalyst QID : 93 - Select the word with the correct spelling. 1) adendum 2) atlantise 3) inovate 4) abseiled Correct Answer: abseiled QID : 94 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase. The action of repeating something aloud from memory. 1) paraphrase 2) rendition 3) erudition 4) recitation Correct Answer: recitation

38 QID : 95 - Select the synonym of bounder 1) lout 2) mediocre 3) done 4) decorous Correct Answer: lout QID : 96 - In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the the many existing cyber warfare scenarios, not excluding a coordinated cyber attack that sabotage multiple infrastructure assets, erecting proper defences is. Anonymity and low cost have meant that small disaffected groups apart from hostile states and official agencies could to cyber techniques. the many existing cyber warfare scenarios 1) Give 2) Given 3) Giving 4) To give Correct Answer: Given QID : 97 - In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the the many existing cyber warfare scenarios, not excluding a coordinated cyber attack that sabotage multiple infrastructure assets, erecting proper defences is. Anonymity and low cost have meant that small disaffected groups apart from hostile states and official agencies could to cyber techniques. coordinated cyber attack that sabotage multiple infrastructure assets 1) would 2) should 3) could 4) will Correct Answer: could QID : 98 - In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the the many existing cyber warfare scenarios, not excluding a coordinated