Directions: Select the synonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.

If you want to lose weight, you should ABSTAIN from junk foods like burgers and pizza.

Directions: Select the synonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.

One should always warm up before exercise so that the muscles are PLIABLE and are less likely to be injured.

Directions: Select the synonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.

Once my youngest daughter is ENSCONCED in her bed, I can enjoy some quiet time and watch television.

Directions: Select the synonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.

During elections, most politicians IMPORTUNE voters for their support and vote.

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The young executive was given a raise because he created a LAUDABLE plan for marketing the new product.

Directions: Read the sentence and find the part having an error.

(a) Because there was (b) a dearth in evidence, (c) the district attorney had to drop the charges. (d) No error

Directions: Read the sentence and find the part having an error.

(a) The thieves were brazen enough (b) to leave an mocking note (c) for the investigators. (d) No error

Directions: Read the sentence and find the part having an error.

(a) Anil, accompanied by his friends, (b) were at the movies (c) when that unfortunate news came. (d) No error

Directions: Select the synonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.

At the end of summer vacation, the once crowded hill stations become FALLOW as the tourists return to their places.

Directions: Read the sentence and find the part having an error.

(a) The young boy, (b) together with his aunt and mother, (c) are going to the movie. (d) No error

Directions: Read the sentence and find the part having an error.

(a) Team members who are greedy (b) for money or power and are not playing well (c) will meet a nasty end. (d) No error

Directions: Read the sentence and find the part having an error.

(a) His mastery over several languages (b) and subjects make him (c) a jack of all trade. (d) No error

Directions: Select the synonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.

Because of the AMITY in our office, everyone looks out for each other.

Directions: Read the sentence and find the part having an error.

(a) After he returned (b) from his official tour, (c) he looked sick and tired. (d) No error

Directions: Select the synonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.

When my mother is angry, she only gives TERSE responses.

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The FERVOUR of public was quite evident as they screamed and waved banners for their favourite candidate.

Directions: Read the sentence and find the part having an error.

(a) I used to live (b) in the house (c) at the end off the road. (d) No error

Directions: Select the synonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.

Women who leave their husbands face a social STIGMA that makes them feel excluded from society.

Directions: Read the sentence and find the part having an error.

(a) Either of us (b) is not capable of (c) climbing Mount Everest. (d) No error

Directions: Select the antonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.

On her ninetieth birthday, the queen will ABDICATE her throne and her oldest son will become the king.

Directions: Read the sentence and find the part having an error.

(a) I think I would (b) study harder if I want to (c) clear my boards. (d) No error

Directions: Select the antonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.

The old carpenter’s hands are no longer DEXTEROUS enough for him to build furniture.

Directions: Select the antonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.

He is an ELOQUENT storyteller who can paint a picture with his words.

Directions: Select the antonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.

The pharmaceutical company was BESET by a flood of lawsuits after their new invention led to many injuries.

Directions: Select the antonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.

My sister’s husband is a REPROBATE who spends all his money on alcohol and drugs.

Directions: Select the antonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.

The stop sign at the corner is supposed to be a DETERRENT that discourages speeding.

Directions: Select the antonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.

Every actor was looking forward to work with such an EMINENT director.

Directions: Select the antonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.

The purpose of most commercials is to EXHORT consumers to buy a particular product.

Directions: Supply suitable auxiliaries/idioms/phrases.

My father arranged for the best tutor he _______ for me and my brother.

Directions: Select the antonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.

My brother’s ABERRANT behaviour is going to get him into a lot of trouble one of these days.

Directions: Supply suitable auxiliaries/idioms/phrases.

This corrupt leader __________ be punished for his deeds.

Directions: Select the antonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.

The purpose of the terror alerts is not to INCITE panic, but rather to make people more cautious.

Directions: Supply suitable auxiliaries/idioms/phrases.

____________ I use your bathroom. It is urgent!

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There __________ be something wrong in this question.

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My financial dealings with Rahim have always been ___________. I do not pay a single penny as commission to anyone.

Directions: Supply suitable auxiliaries/idioms/phrases.

He ____________ not defy his father or else he will be thrown out of the house.

Directions: Supply suitable auxiliaries/idioms/phrases.

He is an intelligent leader, but his inability to speak fluently in English is his ____________.

Directions: Supply suitable auxiliaries/idioms/phrases.

I had a bad bout of viral, but now I am ______________ again.

Directions: Supply suitable auxiliaries/idioms/phrases. The entrance exam was a ____________ for me. I am sure to succeed.

Directions: Supply suitable auxiliaries/idioms/phrases.

Do you plan to go on a trekking trip? With your poor physical condition, it is ___________.

Directions: For the next question insert suitable preposition.

Sheela put a plate ________ the kitchen table.

Directions: For the next question insert suitable preposition.

There were thousands of people ________ the stadium.

Directions: For the next question insert suitable preposition.

I have just read a book _________ Mahatma Gandhi.

Directions: For the next question insert suitable preposition.

The child came to the front stage __________ confidence.

Directions: For the next question insert suitable preposition.

You can clear the entrance exam __________ taking proper coaching for it.

Directions: For the next question insert suitable preposition.

He has been _______ the computer since this morning.

Directions: For the next question insert suitable preposition.

I am good ________ writing an essay on these topics.

Directions: For the next question insert suitable preposition.

Ram put his bicycle __________ the wall and went inside.

Directions: For the next question insert suitable preposition.

She did not sleep there ______ this past month.

Directions: The following item consists of a stem followed by four words. One of the four words can be used as a substitute for the stem.

A government by the officials

Directions: The following item consists of a stem followed by four words. One of the four words can be used as a substitute for the stem.

A person who hates women

Directions: The following item consists of a stem followed by four words. One of the four words can be used as a substitute for the stem. Choose the correct option.

A study of derivation of words

Directions: The following item consists of a stem followed by four words. One of the four words can be used as a substitute for the stem.

A medicine to counter the effect of another medicine

Directions: The following item consists of a stem followed by four words. One of the four words can be used as a substitute for the stem.

Murder of a king

Directions: For the next question insert suitable preposition.

This shirt is available _______ four different sizes.

Directions: The following item consists of a stem followed by four words. One of the four words can be used as a substitute for the stem. Choose the correct option.

A substance that is toxic to plants, used to destroy unwanted vegetation

How did the author spend his weekend in the city?

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the question.

Even as a tourist, joining those who had arrived from around the world at the pilgrim's mass in the cathedral was a moving experience for me. Representatives from different language groups offered prayers. I had seen some cathedrals empty of worshipers in Europe, but dozens of rows in the Santiago Cathedral were filled. Some present wore the traditional hat of the Santiago pilgrimage. Some carried the pilgrim's cane. There were travellers with backpacks who must have just stepped off the road and into the church. As it happened, the day I visited was a feast day and mass ended with the use of the massive incense burner that requires eight men to swing it above the heads of the worshipers. My visit to Santiago de Compostela had an immediate effect on my spiritual life. I spent a weekend alone in that city and I returned to the cathedral again and again to pray. Even when I arrived early in the morning and had corners of the cathedral to myself, I felt surrounded and uplifted by the prayers of the pilgrims past and present. I found myself praying for more than I had ever prayed for before, without shyness and without hesitation.

What change did the author observe in his religious practices while in the city?

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the question.

Even as a tourist, joining those who had arrived from around the world at the pilgrim's mass in the cathedral was a moving experience for me. Representatives from different language groups offered prayers. I had seen some cathedrals empty of worshipers in Europe, but dozens of rows in the Santiago Cathedral were filled. Some present wore the traditional hat of the Santiago pilgrimage. Some carried the pilgrim's cane. There were travellers with backpacks who must have just stepped off the road and into the church. As it happened, the day I visited was a feast day and mass ended with the use of the massive incense burner that requires eight men to swing it above the heads of the worshipers. My visit to Santiago de Compostela had an immediate effect on my spiritual life. I spent a weekend alone in that city and I returned to the cathedral again and again to pray. Even when I arrived early in the morning and had corners of the cathedral to myself, I felt surrounded and uplifted by the prayers of the pilgrims past and present. I found myself praying for more than I had ever prayed for before, without shyness and without hesitation.

What does the phrase ‘moving experience’ in the passage refer to?

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the question.

Even as a tourist, joining those who had arrived from around the world at the pilgrim's mass in the cathedral was a moving experience for me. Representatives from different language groups offered prayers. I had seen some cathedrals empty of worshipers in Europe, but dozens of rows in the Santiago Cathedral were filled. Some present wore the traditional hat of the Santiago pilgrimage. Some carried the pilgrim's cane. There were travellers with backpacks who must have just stepped off the road and into the church. As it happened, the day I visited was a feast day and mass ended with the use of the massive incense burner that requires eight men to swing it above the heads of the worshipers. My visit to Santiago de Compostela had an immediate effect on my spiritual life. I spent a weekend alone in that city and I returned to the cathedral again and again to pray. Even when I arrived early in the morning and had corners of the cathedral to myself, I felt surrounded and uplifted by the prayers of the pilgrims past and present. I found myself praying for more than I had ever prayed for before, without shyness and without hesitation.

The author felt surrounded and uplifted because

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the question.

Even as a tourist, joining those who had arrived from around the world at the pilgrim's mass in the cathedral was a moving experience for me. Representatives from different language groups offered prayers. I had seen some cathedrals empty of worshipers in Europe, but dozens of rows in the Santiago Cathedral were filled. Some present wore the traditional hat of the Santiago pilgrimage. Some carried the pilgrim's cane. There were travellers with backpacks who must have just stepped off the road and into the church. As it happened, the day I visited was a feast day and mass ended with the use of the massive incense burner that requires eight men to swing it above the heads of the worshipers. My visit to Santiago de Compostela had an immediate effect on my spiritual life. I spent a weekend alone in that city and I returned to the cathedral again and again to pray. Even when I arrived early in the morning and had corners of the cathedral to myself, I felt surrounded and uplifted by the prayers of the pilgrims past and present. I found myself praying for more than I had ever prayed for before, without shyness and without hesitation.