A. Choose the correct synonym for the italicized words
1. His behavior did much to escalate the conflict
a) spread in wide area b) scale up
c) reduce intensity d)
put an end to
2. His wife enjoined him to change his ways
a) asked b)
pleaded
c) urged d)
threatened
3. Children don’t have hunger for literature
a) wish b)
appetite
c) desire d)
greed
4. He is meticulous in his dealings with others
a) reserved b)
proud
c) indifferent d)
very careful
5. Different families follow different modes of living
a) ways b) standards
c) customs d)
attitudes
6. His servant is known for
his dexterity
a) cooperation b)
courtesy
c) punctuality d)
skill
7. Any dictator is known for his atrocity
a) cruelties b)
punishments
c) hardships d)
harassment
8. The lurid description of the murder shocked them
a) realistic b)
vivid
c) bleak d)
ghastly
9. The host looked jaded after the party was over
a) miserable b)
sad
c) cheerful d)
exhausted
10. Foolhardiness is the result of constant strain
a) Exhaustion b)
Obstinacy
c) Sickness d)
Foolishness
11. He listened to my complaint with indifference
a) caution b)
disinterest
c) concern d)
displeasure
12. He hit a feeble shot and so couldn’t score a run
a) unimpressive b)
bad
c) careless d)
weak
13. Courage urges a man to risk injury or death
a) compels b)
persuades
c) forces d)
forbids
14. The data compiled by him is very useful
a) published b)
enclosed
c) collected d)
endorsed
15. Atom bomb incinerated the town of Hiroshima
a) destroyed b)
bombed
c) burnt d)
shook
B. Choose the correct antonym
for the italicized word.
1. Wood is opaque
but glass is --------
a) hard b) smooth
c) soft c)
transparent
2. People often prefer ambiguity to --------
a) clarity b)
perversity
c) rationality d)
certainty
3. He was a miser but his son is a -------
a) wreck b)
generous person
c) spendthrift c)
liberal person
4. History has seen more ----- than civil wars
a) political b)
military
c) communal c)rural
5. Just incorporate the necessary details and ----- others
a)dissect b)
differentiate
c) disjoin d)
exclude
C. Write prepositions in the
gap for the italicized words
1. He has a keen desire ------- wealth
2. His laziness was his drawback --- --- success
3. He is a genius -------- Maths
4. He has a genius ---- --- Maths
5.I have an inclination -----dance
6. Mr. Cornwell lectured ------- public health
7. We all have obligation -----our country
8. We all must have popularity ------ our neighbours
9. One should take pride ------ his good handwriting
10. The doctor cured him ------ his disease.
11. Shyam is playing ------ the guitar now
12. The villain hit -----an idea to defeat the hero
13. Can we prepare -------- any disaster ?
14. Let us prepare ---- ---- the worst in the
match
15. The Khanna family set ------ for the Andaman Islands
D. Replace the italicized words with correct one word
1. He is very careful and particular about
everything
a) precise b)
scrupulous
c) meticulous c)
conscientious
2. A soldier who
fights for money can not be called patriotic
a) professional b)
honorary
c) mercenary c)
equestrian
3. The process
involves too much official formality
a)diplomacy b)
bureaucracy
c)nepotism c)
red – tapism
4. Stories of old time Gods and heroes are entertaining
a)ode b)
epic
c) allegory c)
legend
5. Garnier cream brings youthful vigour and appearance
a) rejuvenate b)
recreate
c)replenish c)
render
E. Write the verb form of the
following nouns
1. error =
2. fleet =
3. loan =
4. offence =
5. pursuit=
6. receipt =
7. defiance=
8. distinction=
9. health =
10. concession =
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