English Model Test Paper Practice Test

English Model Test Paper Practice Test

English Objective Paper

Directions: ln each of the following question, choose the alternative which is closest

to the opposite in meaning of the italicized word or phrase in the sentence.

1. How can you cut an apple with this blunt knife?

(a) Pointed

(b) Sharpened

(c) Polished

(d) Filed

Answer. (b)

2. Tuberculosis is endemic in this area now days.

(a) Concentrated

(b) Scattered

(c) Limited

(d) Sporadic

ANSWER: (d)

3. That was a dauntless action!

(a) Devious

(b) Subtle

(c) Secret

(d) Cowardly

ANSWER: (b)

4. It was really a gracious occasion for me.

(a) Benign

(b) In fructuous

(c) Churlish

(d) Wasteful

Answer. (c)

5. The duty of a true l citizen is to thwart social evils as untouchability

dowry system etc.

(a) Favour

(b) Sustain

(c) Promote

(d) Frustrate

ANSWER: (c)

6. Adversity teaches man to be humble and self-reliant.

(a) Prosperity

(b) Curiosity

(c) Animosity

(d) Sincerity

ANSWER: (a)

7. Nourishing food is a necessity both for a pregnant mother and a baby.

(a) Unhygienic

(b) Poor

(c) Undercooked

(d) Heavy

Answer. (a)

8. He appears to be a phony person.

(a) Ugly

(b) Genuine

(c) Unreal

(d) Beautiful

ANSWER: (b)

9. Why do you disparage him all the time?

(a) Abuse

(b) Criticize

(c) Encourages

(d) Glorify

ANSWER: (b)

10. A friendly dog met us at the farm gate.

(a) Hostile

(b) Quiet

(c) Understanding

(d) Helpful

Answer. (a)

11. Political differences introduced a note of discord into their relationship.

(a) Tranquility

(b) Familiarity

(c) Concord

(d) Benevolence

ANSWER: (d)

12. Her modesty prevented her from making her feelings known to him.

(a) Vanity

(b) Superiority

(c) Hypocrisy

(d) Arrogance

ANSWER: (a)

13. A crowd gathered quickly when the police came.

(a) Collected

(b) Dispersed

(c) Spread

(d) Disappeared

Answer. (b)

14. Double-decker buses are still extant in some cities of India.

(a) Unheeded

(b) Forgotten

(c) Destroyed

(d) Extinguished

ANSWER: (c)

15. People understand speech in the context of their accumulated experience.

(a) Scattered

(b) Dissipated

(c) Partial

ANSWER: (b)

16. Even for the citizens of the East Bloc’s most prosperous nation, the

lure of capitalism irresistible.

(a) Exploited

(b) Under developed

(c) Impoverished

(d) Destitute

ANSWER: (c)

17. Many snakes are innocuous.

(a) Poisonous

(b) Harmful

(c) Deadly

(d) Ferocious

ANSWER: (b)

18. Soon the boys realized his peevish ways and began to avoid him.

(a) Amiable

(b) Unpleasant

(c) Snappish

(d) Authoritative

ANSWER: (a)

19. There has always been a feeling of rancor between the two families.

(a) Rivalry

(b) Competition

(c) Friendliness

(d) Suspicion

Answer. (c)

20. This offer has come as a great boon to me.

(a) Misfortune

(b) Blemish

(c) Curse

(d) Trouble

ANSWER: (c)

21. He stood gazing at the serene expanse of the sea.

(a) Scenic

(b) Clear

(c) Tranquil

(d) Ruffled

Answer. (d)

22. His vindictive nature often came up for comment among his friends.

(a) Timid

(b) Obedient

(c) Forgiving

(d) Forgetful

ANSWER: (c)

23. People know him for his vanity.

(a) Humanity

(b) Honesty

(c) Courtesy

(d) Modesty

Answer. (d)

24. It was a mystery as to where the young girl had acquired such a cynical attitude

(a) Mature

(b) Naive

(c) Eccentric

(d) Crazy

Answer. (b)

25. She was born rich and had a sophisticated taste.

(a) Vigorous

(b) Simple

(c) Artificial

(d) Superficial

ANSWER: (b)