English Test 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. Never be impulsive in taking decisions.
(a) Considerable
(b) Cunning
(c) Clever
(d) Cautious
ANSWER: (d)
2. She began to Babel in front of the guests.
(a) Quiet
(b) Din
(c) Mourn
(d) Cry
ANSWER: (a)
3. Avogadro’s hypothesis has proved significant till the present day.
(a) Fact
(b) Theory
(c) Conclusion
(d) Experiment
Answer. (a)
4. They authorities inflicted harsh penalty on him for indulging in forgery.
(a) Commendation
(b) Default
(c) Concession
(d) Reward
Answer. (d)
5. Machine-civilization has made human life artificial.
(a) Genuine
(b) Natural
(c) True
(d) Authentic
Answer. (b)
6. I think it would be better if this paragraph is eliminated.
(a) Added
(b) Improved
(c) Deleted
(d) Shortened
ANSWER: (a)
7. This shop keeps only genuine articles
(a) Imported
(b) Spurious
(c) Antique
(d) Duplicate
Answer. (b)
8. The drug will have pernicious effect on your health.
(a) Beneficial
(b) Prolonged
(c) Ruinous
(d) Pornographic
Answer. (a)
9. The luxurious hotel is a paradise for hedonists.
(a) Stoics
(b) Ascetics
(c) Adventurers
(d) Saints
ANSWER: (b)
10. It was a unanimous decision
(d) Uncertain
(b) Partial
(c) Discordant
(d) Divergent
Answer. (c)
11. The students assembled in the meeting hall
(a) Removed
(b) Diffused
(c) Dispersed
(d) Eliminated
Answer. (c)
12. From his acts of hunting, it can be inferred that he is a wicked man.
(a) Innocent
(b) Decent
(c) Pious
(d) Peaceful
ANSWER: (c)
13. His boorish ways amused everyone.
(a) Refined
(b) Funny
(c) Eccentric
(d) Friendly
Answer. (a)
14. He has suspended his secretary on a flimsy ground.
(a) Vigorous
(b) Strong
(c) Sound
(d) Salutary
Answer. (d)
15. I think you should undertake this job, it would really be a
profitable venture for You.
(a) Refrain
(b) Leave
(c) Conceal
(d) Retrieve
ANSWER: (b)
16. A faithful officer is always vigilant towards his duties
(a) Innocent
(b) Ignorant
(c) Irresponsible
(d) Careless
Answer. (d)
17. The man at the gate had a forbidding appearance
(a) Lenient
(b) Handsome
(c) Tranquil
(d) Mild
Answer. (b)
18. Sunil spent most of his time in recreation.
(a) Work
(b) Boredom
(c) Leisure
(d) Diversion
ANSWER: (b)
19. Terrorism is a serious hazard to the country.
(a) Chance
(b) Peril
(c) Safety
(d) Problem
Answer. (c)
20. The gross domestic product (GDP) is an essential component of economy
(a) Rough
(b) Course
(c) Refined
(d) Estimated
Answer. (d)
21. There is a dearth of milk in Delhi now days.
(a) Extravagance
(b) Scarcity
(c) Abundance
(d) Sufficiency
Answer. (c)
22. There is scarcity of milk in Delhi.
(a) Shortage
(b) Abundance
(c) Excess
(d) Sufficiency
ANSWER: (b)
23. Gandhi did not welcome the idea of being a mute spectator to the atrocious
behaviour of the whites towards the non-whites in Africa.
(a) Gracious
(b) Noble
(c) Civilized
(d) Pleasing
Answer. (b)
24. The smile was indeed captivating.
(a) Hateful
(b) Disgusting
(c) Repulsive
(d) Obscene
Answer. (c)
25. The guard was given explicit Orders about whom to admit
(a) Wrong
(b) Inadequate
(c) No
(d) Ambiguous
ANSWER: (d)
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