Directions (1-5): In the following questions, sentences are given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
Q1. I ________ rather die than join the gang of terrorists.
(a) could
(b) should
(c) would
(d) can
Q2. That week the dollar dropped ________ its lowest levels.
(a) to
(b) at
(c) towards
(d) by
Q3. I just ________ that peter is in Australia.
(a) am hearing
(b) hearing
(c) has heard
(d) heard
Q4. To write regularly ________ is what she wants to do now.
(a) in pleasure
(b) for the pleasure
(c) with the pleasure
(d) for pleasure
Q5. This is a good _________ for the school.
(a) sight
(b) cite
(c) site
(d) spot
Directions (6-10): In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word and mark it in the answer sheet.
Q6. EXPLICIT
(a) Clear
(b) Obviate
(c) Cautious
(d) Exorbitant
Q7. DILIGENT
(a) Industrious
(b) Energetic
(c) Modest
(d) Industry
Q8. FAMILIAR
(a) Well-known
(b) Familial
(c) Relative
(d) Condon
Q9. DESSERT
(a) Wasteland
(b) Abandon
(c) Sweet-dish
(d) Broth
Q10. AFFILIATE
(a) Control
(b) Associate
(c) Copy
(d) Discriminate
Directions (11-15): In the following questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word and mark in the answer sheet.
Q11. THRIFTY
(a) Clean
(b) Loyal
(c) Wasteful
(d) Reverent
Q12. FANTASTIC
(a) Old
(b) Ordinary
(c) Classic
(d) Revered
Q13. INNOVATE
(a) Sell
(b) Buy
(c) Choose
(d) Copy
Q14. ANXIOUS
(a) Crafty
(b) Light
(c) Carefree
(d) Careless
Q15. HAZY
(a) Plain
(b) Light
(c) Clear
(d) Dull
Solutions
1.C
2.A
3.D
4.D
5.C
6.A
7.A
8.A
9.C
10.B
11.C
12.B
13.D
14.C
15.C
