1. Choose the word or group of words which is most nearly same in meaning as the word 'woeful'.
Correct Answer: a. Deplorable
Explanation: 'Woeful' means full of sorrow or misery, and 'deplorable' similarly describes something lamentable or regrettable.
Explanation: 'Woeful' means full of sorrow or misery, and 'deplorable' similarly describes something lamentable or regrettable.
2. Choose the word or group of words which is most nearly same in meaning as the word 'rotund'.
Correct Answer: b. Plump
Explanation: 'Rotund' refers to a plump or rounded body shape, making 'plump' the closest synonym.
Explanation: 'Rotund' refers to a plump or rounded body shape, making 'plump' the closest synonym.
3. Choose the word or group of words which is most nearly same in meaning as the word 'facetious'.
Correct Answer: c. Flippant
Explanation: 'Facetious' means treating serious issues with inappropriate humor, and 'flippant' conveys a similar lack of seriousness.
Explanation: 'Facetious' means treating serious issues with inappropriate humor, and 'flippant' conveys a similar lack of seriousness.
4. Choose the word or group of words which is most nearly same in meaning as the word 'coagulate'.
Correct Answer: d. Congeal
Explanation: 'Coagulate' means to solidify or clot, and 'congeal' is a synonym describing the same process.
Explanation: 'Coagulate' means to solidify or clot, and 'congeal' is a synonym describing the same process.
5. Choose the word or group of words which is most opposite to the meaning of the word 'grotesque'.
Correct Answer: a. Proportionate
Explanation: 'Grotesque' means distorted or unnatural in shape, so 'proportionate' (balanced or well-proportioned) is its opposite.
Explanation: 'Grotesque' means distorted or unnatural in shape, so 'proportionate' (balanced or well-proportioned) is its opposite.
6. Choose the word or group of words which is most opposite to the meaning of the word 'erase'.
Correct Answer: c. Engrave
Explanation: 'Erase' means to remove or wipe out, while 'engrave' means to carve or inscribe, making it the opposite action.
Explanation: 'Erase' means to remove or wipe out, while 'engrave' means to carve or inscribe, making it the opposite action.
7. Choose the word or group of words which is most opposite to the meaning of the word 'tranquil'.
Correct Answer: b. Agitated
Explanation: 'Tranquil' means calm and peaceful, so 'agitated' (restless or disturbed) is its opposite.
Explanation: 'Tranquil' means calm and peaceful, so 'agitated' (restless or disturbed) is its opposite.
8. Choose the word or group of words which is most opposite to the meaning of the word 'spurious'.
Correct Answer: a. Genuine
Explanation: 'Spurious' means false or fake, so 'genuine' (authentic or real) is its opposite.
Explanation: 'Spurious' means false or fake, so 'genuine' (authentic or real) is its opposite.
9. Give a single word to this expression: 'fossils and other forms of early life'.
Correct Answer: a. Paleontology
Explanation: Paleontology is the study of fossils and early life forms, such as dinosaurs and prehistoric organisms.
Explanation: Paleontology is the study of fossils and early life forms, such as dinosaurs and prehistoric organisms.
10. Give a single word to this expression: 'the study of life and habits of birds'.
Correct Answer: a. Ornithology
Explanation: Ornithology is the scientific study of birds, including their behavior, physiology, and habitats.
Explanation: Ornithology is the scientific study of birds, including their behavior, physiology, and habitats.
11. Give a single word to this expression: 'the subject that studies God and religion'.
Correct Answer: b. Theology
Explanation: Theology is the study of God, religion, and religious beliefs.
Explanation: Theology is the study of God, religion, and religious beliefs.
12. Give a single word to this expression: 'a person who is commanding, haughty and arrogant'.
Correct Answer: b. Imperious
Explanation: 'Imperious' describes someone who is domineering, haughty, and commanding in an arrogant way.
Explanation: 'Imperious' describes someone who is domineering, haughty, and commanding in an arrogant way.
13. Pick up the correct phrase verb for the expression 'the two friends...this afternoon'.
Correct Answer: c. Fall out
Explanation: 'Fall out' means to quarrel or have a disagreement, fitting the context of two friends arguing.
Explanation: 'Fall out' means to quarrel or have a disagreement, fitting the context of two friends arguing.
14. Pick up the correct phrase verb for the expression 'It is not easy to....rebellion'.
Correct Answer: c. Put down
Explanation: 'Put down' means to suppress or stop a rebellion or uprising.
Explanation: 'Put down' means to suppress or stop a rebellion or uprising.
15. Pick up the correct phrase verb for the expression 'Tom just ... and lets me do all the work.'.
Correct Answer: d. Sit back
Explanation: 'Sit back' means to relax and avoid taking action, fitting the context of Tom letting others work.
Explanation: 'Sit back' means to relax and avoid taking action, fitting the context of Tom letting others work.
16. Pick up the correct phrase verb for the expression 'everything will ... all right in the end'.
Correct Answer: d. Work out
Explanation: 'Work out' means to resolve or turn out well, suitable for the optimistic context of the expression.
Explanation: 'Work out' means to resolve or turn out well, suitable for the optimistic context of the expression.
17. Choose the appropriate meaning to the idiomatic expression 'a flash in the pan'.
Correct Answer: a. A short lived success or enthusiasm
Explanation: 'A flash in the pan' refers to a brief, fleeting success that does not last.
Explanation: 'A flash in the pan' refers to a brief, fleeting success that does not last.
18. Choose the appropriate meaning to the idiomatic expression 'up and about'.
Correct Answer: b. Recovered and in good health
Explanation: 'Up and about' means someone has recovered from illness and is active again.
Explanation: 'Up and about' means someone has recovered from illness and is active again.
19. Choose the appropriate meaning to the idiomatic expression 'the thrills and spills'.
Correct Answer: c. Success and failures
Explanation: 'Thrills and spills' refers to the exciting ups and downs, or successes and failures, in an activity.
Explanation: 'Thrills and spills' refers to the exciting ups and downs, or successes and failures, in an activity.
20. Choose the appropriate meaning to the idiomatic expression 'be out like a light'.
Correct Answer: d. Fall quickly into a deep sleep
Explanation: 'Be out like a light' means to fall asleep very quickly and deeply.
Explanation: 'Be out like a light' means to fall asleep very quickly and deeply.
21. Choose the appropriate meaning to the idiomatic expression 'mind over matter'.
Correct Answer: a. Overcome physical weakness by means of will power
Explanation: 'Mind over matter' refers to using mental strength to overcome physical challenges.
Explanation: 'Mind over matter' refers to using mental strength to overcome physical challenges.
22. Choose the appropriate preposition/s to fill up the blank spaces 'she was fined....parking her car... a no parking area.'.
Correct Answer: b. For, in
Explanation: 'Fined for' indicates the reason for the penalty, and 'in a no parking area' specifies the location.
Explanation: 'Fined for' indicates the reason for the penalty, and 'in a no parking area' specifies the location.
23. Choose the appropriate preposition/s to fill up the blank spaces 'a patient died... cancer whereas other sick person died... the loss of blood.'.
Correct Answer: c. Of, from
Explanation: 'Died of' is used for a disease like cancer, and 'died from' is used for a cause like blood loss.
Explanation: 'Died of' is used for a disease like cancer, and 'died from' is used for a cause like blood loss.
24. Choose the appropriate preposition/s for the expression 'while throwing the rubbish...the fire, he heard voices....the hedge'.
Correct Answer: d. In, over
Explanation: 'In the fire' indicates the destination of the rubbish, and 'over the hedge' suggests voices coming from the other side.
Explanation: 'In the fire' indicates the destination of the rubbish, and 'over the hedge' suggests voices coming from the other side.
25. Choose the appropriate preposition/s to fill up the blank spaces 'one must guard family members...any danger and live ...honest labour'.
Correct Answer: a. Against, by
Explanation: 'Guard against' means to protect from danger, and 'live by' means to sustain oneself through honest labor.
Explanation: 'Guard against' means to protect from danger, and 'live by' means to sustain oneself through honest labor.
26. Choose the appropriate preposition/s to fill up the blank spaces 'I am in dire need ...money ...the treatment of my sick wife'.
Correct Answer: b. Of, for
Explanation: 'In need of' indicates a requirement, and 'for the treatment' specifies the purpose of the money.
Explanation: 'In need of' indicates a requirement, and 'for the treatment' specifies the purpose of the money.
27. The word 'plutonium' gets its prime stress on:
Correct Answer: c. 2nd syllable
Explanation: 'Plutonium' is stressed on the second syllable: plu-TO-ni-um.
Explanation: 'Plutonium' is stressed on the second syllable: plu-TO-ni-um.
28. The word 'cyber squatting' gets its prime stress on:
Correct Answer: d. 1st syllable
Explanation: 'Cyber squatting' is stressed on the first syllable: CY-ber-squat-ting.
Explanation: 'Cyber squatting' is stressed on the first syllable: CY-ber-squat-ting.
29. The word 'retractable' gets its prime stress on:
Correct Answer: b. 2nd syllable
Explanation: 'Retractable' is stressed on the second syllable: re-TRAC-ta-ble.
Explanation: 'Retractable' is stressed on the second syllable: re-TRAC-ta-ble.
30. Give similar meaning word to 'bankruptcy'.
Correct Answer: a. Insolvency
Explanation: 'Bankruptcy' refers to a legal state of being unable to pay debts, synonymous with 'insolvency'.
Explanation: 'Bankruptcy' refers to a legal state of being unable to pay debts, synonymous with 'insolvency'.
31. Give a right meaning to the idiom 'a baptism of fire'.
Correct Answer: b. A difficult introduction to a new job or activity
Explanation: 'A baptism of fire' refers to a challenging or intense introduction to a new task or role.
Explanation: 'A baptism of fire' refers to a challenging or intense introduction to a new task or role.
32. Give a right meaning to the idiom 'face the music'.
Correct Answer: d. Accept the criticism or punishment for one's own work
Explanation: 'Face the music' means to accept the consequences or criticism for one's actions.
Explanation: 'Face the music' means to accept the consequences or criticism for one's actions.
33. Choose a correct conjunction for 'he got the job... he had no suitable qualification'.
Correct Answer: a. Although
Explanation: 'Although' is used to introduce a contrast, fitting the context of getting a job despite lacking qualifications.
Explanation: 'Although' is used to introduce a contrast, fitting the context of getting a job despite lacking qualifications.
34. Choose a correct conjunction for 'he broke the window...he was angry.....soon realized the mistake'.
Correct Answer: b. Because, but
Explanation: 'Because' explains the reason (anger), and 'but' introduces the contrast of realizing the mistake.
Explanation: 'Because' explains the reason (anger), and 'but' introduces the contrast of realizing the mistake.
35. Choose a correct conjunction for 'Kanu is illiterate .... he can read ...write a single word'.
Correct Answer: c. Neither, nor
Explanation: 'Neither, nor' is used to negate both reading and writing abilities, fitting the context of illiteracy.
Explanation: 'Neither, nor' is used to negate both reading and writing abilities, fitting the context of illiteracy.
36. The suitcase was left outside and was.... away by someone.
Correct Answer: d. Taken
Explanation: 'Taken' is the past participle used with the passive voice 'was' to indicate the suitcase was removed.
Explanation: 'Taken' is the past participle used with the passive voice 'was' to indicate the suitcase was removed.
37. On ...trip to Pokhara we visited several wonderful natural sites.
Correct Answer: a. Our
Explanation: 'Our' is the possessive pronoun indicating the speaker's group, fitting the context of the trip.
Explanation: 'Our' is the possessive pronoun indicating the speaker's group, fitting the context of the trip.
38. The dog was killed by a lorry which went ... it.
Correct Answer: b. Over
Explanation: 'Went over' indicates the lorry ran over the dog, causing its death.
Explanation: 'Went over' indicates the lorry ran over the dog, causing its death.
39. The statue was ... heavy that a crane was brought to lift it:
Correct Answer: c. So
Explanation: 'So' is used in the structure 'so...that' to indicate the extent of the statue's weight necessitating a crane.
Explanation: 'So' is used in the structure 'so...that' to indicate the extent of the statue's weight necessitating a crane.
40. I put on warm clothes so that I might not ... cold.
Correct Answer: a. Catch
Explanation: 'Catch cold' is a common expression meaning to become ill with a cold, fitting the context.
Explanation: 'Catch cold' is a common expression meaning to become ill with a cold, fitting the context.
41. A short journey for pleasure is called .....
Correct Answer: a. Jaunt
Explanation: 'Jaunt' refers to a short trip taken for pleasure.
Explanation: 'Jaunt' refers to a short trip taken for pleasure.
42. The state of not getting married is ...
Correct Answer: d. Unmarried
Explanation: 'Unmarried' directly describes the state of not being married, applicable to both genders.
Explanation: 'Unmarried' directly describes the state of not being married, applicable to both genders.
43. Gradual recovery from an illness is ...
Correct Answer: c. Convalescence
Explanation: 'Convalescence' refers to the gradual recovery of health after an illness.
Explanation: 'Convalescence' refers to the gradual recovery of health after an illness.
44. It is much easier to run ... debt than to get out of it.
Correct Answer: d. Into
Explanation: 'Run into debt' means to accumulate debt, fitting the context of the sentence.
Explanation: 'Run into debt' means to accumulate debt, fitting the context of the sentence.
45. Walking in the morning, I heard the ... of thunder.
Correct Answer: d. Rumbling
Explanation: 'Rumbling' describes the low, rolling sound of thunder, matching the context.
Explanation: 'Rumbling' describes the low, rolling sound of thunder, matching the context.
46. Which of the following is not used as a prefix in forming a word.
Correct Answer: a. Tyro -
Explanation: 'Tyro' is a standalone word meaning beginner, not a prefix, unlike 'anti-', 'post-', and 'pre-'.
Explanation: 'Tyro' is a standalone word meaning beginner, not a prefix, unlike 'anti-', 'post-', and 'pre-'.
47. The word 'hearted' takes the prefix:
Correct Answer: c. Over
Explanation: 'Overhearted' is not a common word, but in the context of prefixes, 'over-' can be used (e.g., 'overhearted' implying excessive emotion), while the others are less fitting.
Explanation: 'Overhearted' is not a common word, but in the context of prefixes, 'over-' can be used (e.g., 'overhearted' implying excessive emotion), while the others are less fitting.
48. John, who is wearing a white shirt, is my best friend. This is a ... sentence.
Correct Answer: c. Complex
Explanation: The sentence has a main clause ('John is my best friend') and a subordinate clause ('who is wearing a white shirt'), making it complex.
Explanation: The sentence has a main clause ('John is my best friend') and a subordinate clause ('who is wearing a white shirt'), making it complex.
49. The sentence 'I saw a blackbird' has a ... tone.
Correct Answer: a. Falling
Explanation: Declarative sentences like 'I saw a blackbird' typically have a falling tone, indicating a statement.
Explanation: Declarative sentences like 'I saw a blackbird' typically have a falling tone, indicating a statement.
50. Belief in the existence of one God but without any religious dogma
Correct Answer: b. Deism
Explanation: Deism is the belief in one God based on reason, without adherence to religious dogma or revelation.
Explanation: Deism is the belief in one God based on reason, without adherence to religious dogma or revelation.