Choose the option in which the word LATE is used incorrectly or inappropriately.

(1) She was half an hour late for her lunch appointment. (2) Rajani and Kanika promised to reach the theater on time, but the later didn't turn up at all. (3) The hockey team won the game with a late goal. (4) The late William Shakespear is still living in the hearts of his readers. (5) The students appearing for civil services have to be in touch with the latest news.

Choose the option in which the word STILL is used incorrectly or inappropriately.

(1) Although I am getting bored, I will not leave the theater because the best song is still to come. (2) Still waters are known to run deep. (3) Don't be nervous, it is better to still down before the interview. (4) Even though Ravi has improved, I still consider his intentions to be very selfish. (5) The thief, already sweltering, began to sweat still more profusely.

Choose the option in which the word STAY is used incorrectly or inappropriately.

(1) The Supreme court stayed the execution of the bill allowing criminals to contest the elections. (2) After the whole day's running around, I grabbed something to stay the pangs of hunger. (3) Jenny decided to stay at home with their young child. (4) I have been staying in this house for the last twenty years. (5) I invited my friends to stay with me during summer break.

Choose the option in which the word DEEP is used incorrectly or inappropriately.

(1) My brother has a deep commitment towards his medical profession. (2) The problem with narrow minded people is that their prejudices are in a deep seat. (3) Though the priest pretends to be right, deep down, he even knows the people are aware of his treachery. (4) He knew that he was in deep when his things began to proliferate in her apartment. (5) All of your philosophical discourse is getting too deep for me.

Choose the option in which the word ANSWER is used incorrectly or inappropriately.

(1) The answer to poverty and unemployment is a properly funded range of services. (2) One can not argue with a parent; one can not answer back. (3) Entrepreneurship is necessary to answer the needs of national and international markets. (4) In answer to the stresses on modern women, different cosmetic companies have different beauty products. (5) Inspite of my reminders, the clerk did not answer to my letter.

Choose the option in which the word HEAD is used incorrectly or inappropriately.

(1) The economies of all the nations are heading fast for recession. (2) The head of my Dept. was a great intellectual with a sweet and amiable personality. (3) Anna Hazare, fighting a lone battle against corruption, is heading against a brick wall. (4) Before getting a good job in the US, my friend served as the head waiter for six months. (5) There was head-over head discussion before the deal was signed.

Choose the option in which the word FAST is used incorrectly or inappropriately.

(1) The fast life of cosmopolitans brings in its wake too many stresses and strains. (2) I keep my watch fifteen minutes fast so that I don't get late for the office. (3) The heroin dealers tried to fast speak him into a quick deal. (4) If you drive too fast on the hilly roads, you are likely to meet with some fatal accident. (5) In order to keep good health, we must fast once a week.

Choose the option in which the word DREAM is used incorrectly or inappropriately.

(1) I had a recurrent dream about falling from great heights. (2) Maybe he could get a job and earn some money, but he knew this was just a dream. (3) The stockbrokers command salaries beyond the wildest dreams of most workers. (4) The business houses dream up new ways of attracting customers. (5) The organization had lost its dream and direction.

Choose thew option in which the word BURN is used incorrectly or inappropriately.

(1) The incident of a steep fall from the terrace in childhood was burned in her memory. (2) The sky and the bottom of the picture needed substantial burning in. (3) Natural gas produces the cleanest burn of other fuels. (4) In the olden days, before the cure for rabies was discovered, the doctor would burn the wound to ward off infection. (5) In a typical Western diet, all the energy in protein is burned up daily.

Directions: Choose the option in which the usage of the word TRUST is incorrect or inappropriate.

(1) Trust in God and do the right. (2) I trust that the job will soon be finished. (3) To the best of my trust, Francis never made a will. (4) The son being minor, a trust was set up to take care of the vast property. (5) The orphan child was put into the trust by his rich master.

Directions: Choose the option in which the word WISH is used incorrectly or inappropriately.

(1) The political leaders should respect the wishes of the people. (2) If wishes were horses, beggars would ride. (3) The wish list of the kids is ever growing. (4) I wish to be going to Mumbai next week, and I have got my seat booked too. (5) They both wished for a son to carry on the family business.

Directions: Choose the option in which the word CHANGE has been used incorrectly or inappropriately.

(1) The govt. claims authentically that no money has changed hands to save its collapse. (2) I want to go to France for a change. (3) While shopping with a card, the botheration of handling change is over. (4) I was surprised to see the yard changed into a flower loaded garden. (5) The alchemist has the knack of changing lead into gold.

Directions: Choose the option in which the word REPORT is used incorrectly or inappropriately.

(1) The representatives reported a decline in onion production. (2) The paper reported a secret program by the country to build nuclear warheads. (3) We will make every effort to answer your queries and will report to you via email within two business days. (4) All of his reports are twenty-somethings with no concept of proper attire for work. (5) The teacher told the student strictly to get the report card signed by his father.

Directions: Choose the option in which the word RETURN is used incorrectly or inappropriately.

(1) As a good citizen, everybody should file an income tax return on time. (2) The job of the archaeological department is to return old glory to heritage buildings. (3) The shares are not yielding good returns these days due to a slump in the market. (4) The air return tickets for the journey are comparatively cheaper. (5) The echo was returned by the canyon wall.

Directions: Choose the option in which the word REGARD is used incorrectly or inappropriately.

(1) The court must have regard to the principle of welfare while giving judgement. (2) The children should show regard to their elders. (3) A theist always regards God to seek His blessings. (4) All Indians regard Mr. Gandhi the Father of the nation. (5) The govt. is determined to carry on the reforms regardless of the criticism by the opposition.