Mock Test Attempt

1. He wrote ________ one-act play.

A. the

B. an

C. a

D. no article

The correct answer is: C: a So, the sentence would be: "He wrote a one-act play." In this context, "a" is used because "one-act play" is a singular countable noun, and "a" is the indefinite article used before singular countable nouns beginning with a consonant sound.

2. Select the synonym of "Pilfer".

A. steal

B. return

C. deceive

D. sell

Yes, "pilfer" is synonymous with "steal." To pilfer means to steal something, typically in small quantities or in a sneaky manner. Therefore, the correct answer is: A: steal

3. It is bad to try to fish in troubled waters.

A. fish in hot weather.

B. catch fish in disturbed waters.

C. make a profit out of a disturbance.

D. go for fishing and cause trouble.

The phrase "fish in troubled waters" is an idiom that means to try to take advantage of a chaotic or unstable situation for personal gain. Among the options provided, the closest meaning to this idiom is: C: make a profit out of a disturbance. So, the correct answer is: C: make a profit out of a disturbance.

4. Take this medicine regularly and you will get rid __________ this disease.

A. at

B. from

C. of

D. over

5. He resigned the post of his own accord.

A. according to his judgement

B. which he liked

C. voluntarily and willing

D. according to his convenience

The phrase "of his own accord" means voluntarily and willingly. Therefore, the correct option is: C: voluntarily and willingly So, the sentence means: "He resigned the post of his own accord."

6. This room has been empty _______ several years.

A. since

B. for

C. from

D. None of the above.

The correct answer is: B: for So, the correct sentence is: "This room has been empty for several years." Using "for" in this context indicates the duration of time that the room has been empty.

7. The train leaves _________ 3 p.m

A. over

B. to

C. for

D. at

The correct answer is: D: at So, the correct sentence is: "The train leaves at 3 p.m." The preposition "at" is used to specify the time when an event or action happens.

8. The question of abolition of private property is still a moot point.

A. unknown

B. undecided

C. not clear

D. uncertain

The phrase "moot point" means an issue open to debate or discussion, often one where there is no clear answer or resolution. Therefore, among the options provided, the closest in meaning to "moot point" is: B: undecided So, the correct answer is: B: undecided

9. Fruits are becoming scarce day by day. (Antonym)

A. excellent

B. abundant

C. costly

D. smaller

The antonym of "scarce" is "abundant." So, the correct answer is: B: abundant The sentence could be rewritten as: "Fruits are becoming abundant day by day."

10. This cost me _________ hundred rupees.

A. the

B. a

C. an

D. No article is needed.

The correct answer is: B: a So, the sentence should be: "This cost me a hundred rupees." In this context, "a" is used before "hundred" because it indicates an indefinite amount or number.

11. Trite (Find Synonym)

A. Commonplace

B. Clever

C. Brief

D. Impudent

The synonym for "trite" is: A: Commonplace So, the correct answer is: A: Commonplace "Trite" means something that is overused or lacking originality, hence "commonplace" is the appropriate synonym in this context.

12. I rejoiced _________________ her success.

A. of

B. on

C. at

D. for

The correct preposition to use after "rejoiced" in this context is: C: at So, the correct sentence is: "I rejoiced at her success." The phrase "rejoice at" is commonly used to express happiness or joy in response to someone's success or good fortune.

13. Gandhiji is an ILLUSTRIOUS person. (Synonym)

A. unknown

B. ordinary

C. famous

D. worthless

The word "illustrious" means well-known, respected, and admired for achievements or excellence. Therefore, the synonym for "illustrious" is: C: famous So, the correct answer is: C: famous

14. Enlarge (Find Antonym)

A. Amplify t

B. Glorify

C. Condense

D. Augment

15. The boy was ashamed ________ his misconduct.

A. at

B. about

C. of

D. with

The correct preposition to use after "ashamed" in this context is: C: of So, the correct sentence is: "The boy was ashamed of his misconduct."

16. Select the antonym of "Luscious".

A. smelly

B. funky

C. melodramatic

D. distasteful

The antonym of "luscious," which means richly appealing to the senses, especially taste or smell, is: D: distasteful So, the correct answer is: D: distasteful

17. Amenable (Find Antonym)

A. Acquiescent

B. Distrustful

C. Inattentive

D. Unwilling

The antonym of "amenable," which means willing to agree or accept suggestions and ideas, is: D: Unwilling So, the correct answer is: D: Unwilling

18. Thick mist hung ............... the forest.

A. over

B. on

C. around

D. about

The correct preposition to use with "hung" in this context is: A: over So, the correct sentence is: "Thick mist hung over the forest." This usage indicates that the mist is covering or enveloping the area above the forest.

19. Give him three rupees and ______ half.

A. a

B. an

C. the

D. zero article

If you're looking to specify an exact amount of half a rupee, the correct answer would be: A: a So, the sentence would be: "Give him three rupees and a half." This construction specifies that you are giving him three rupees plus an additional half of a rupee.

20. He is tired ________ poverty.

A. with

B. of

C. for

D. at

The correct preposition to use after "tired" in this context is: B: of So, the correct sentence is: "He is tired of poverty." This indicates that he is fatigued or weary because of poverty.

21. One must CONTINUE study to shine in life.

A. carry out

B. carry down

C. carry on

D. none of these

The correct phrase to use in this context is: C: carry on So, the correct sentence is: "One must carry on study to shine in life." This means to persist or continue with one's studies in order to succeed or excel in life.

22. Conjecture(Find Synonym)

A. Knowledge

B. Guess

C. Truth

D. Bias

"Conjecture" means to form an opinion or conclusion based on incomplete information or without sufficient evidence. It often refers to a hypothesis or a speculative idea that is based on guesswork rather than proven facts. In simpler terms, it's an educated guess or a theory that hasn't been proven or verified yet. The word "guess" means to estimate or speculate about something without sufficient information or evidence. It implies making a judgment or forming an opinion based on incomplete knowledge or intuition rather than on certainty or facts. A guess is essentially an attempt to answer or predict something without being sure of the correctness of the answer.

23. It is six ________ my watch.

A. near

B. by

C. on

D. at

"It is six by my watch." This sentence implies that according to the speaker's watch, the time is six o'clock.

24. Inclement (Find Synonym)

A. Selfish

B. Active

C. Unfavorable

D. Inactive

The synonym for "inclement" is: C: Unfavorable "Inclement" typically describes weather or conditions that are harsh, severe, or unfavorable.

25. We have bought _________ LCD television set.

A. a

B. an

C. the

D. zero article

The correct answer is: B: an So, the sentence would be: "We have bought an LCD television set." This is grammatically correct because the article "an" is used before words that begin with a vowel sound, such as "LCD," which is pronounced as "ell-see-dee." Therefore, "an" is the appropriate choice here.

26. He is a very WICKED man in the village. (Synonym)

A. bad

B. virtuous

C. pious

D. none of these

The synonym for "wicked" in this context is: A: bad So, the sentence would be: "He is a very bad man in the village." "Wicked" can have several meanings depending on the context: Morally bad or evil: This is the most common meaning, referring to someone who behaves in a way that is morally wrong or harmful. Playfully mischievous or naughty: Sometimes "wicked" can be used in a less serious way to describe someone who is mischievous or playful in a way that is not harmful. Very cool or impressive: In informal usage, especially among younger generations, "wicked" can mean something is very impressive or cool. In the sentence "He is a very wicked man in the village," the meaning is likely the first one, implying that the man is morally bad or evil.

27. The beautiful lady was compared ________ the moon by the poet.

A. with

B. to

C. of

D. like

The correct preposition to use in this sentence is: A: with So, the sentence would be: "The beautiful lady was compared with the moon by the poet." This construction suggests that the poet drew a comparison between the beautiful lady and the moon, possibly highlighting similarities or qualities they share.

28. A person who talks in sleep is known as:

A. Somniloquist

B. Insomnist

C. Bourgeois

D. ventriloquist

"Somniloquist" refers to a person who talks in their sleep. Specifically, it combines "somni-" from Latin "somnus," meaning sleep, with "-loquist" from Latin "loqui," meaning to speak. Therefore, a somniloquist is someone who speaks or talks while asleep.

29. Ram is very calculative and always has an axe to grind.

A. Has no result

B. Works for both sides

C. has a private agenda

D. fails to arouse

The phrase "has an axe to grind" means that someone has a personal agenda or a selfish reason for being involved in something. So, the correct answer that completes the sentence meaningfully is: C: has a private agenda Therefore, the sentence would be: "Ram is very calculative and always has a private agenda."

30. His point was lost amid the cacophony. (find opposite)

A. Music

B. Discordance

C. Silence

D. crowd

The word "cacophony" means a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds. The opposite of cacophony would be silence, which refers to the absence of sound. So, the correct answer is: C: Silence Therefore, the opposite of the sentence "His point was lost amid the cacophony" would involve "silence."

31. Vidyasagar was a LEARNED person. (Antonym)

A. educated

B. trained

C. illiterate

D. knowledgeable

The antonym of "learned" in the context provided would be: C: illiterate So, the sentence would be: "Vidyasagar was an illiterate person." "Illiterate" means lacking the ability to read and write, which is the opposite of being learned or educated.

32. Spirited (Find Antonym)

A. Animated

B. Excited

C. Lively

D. Dull

"Spirited" generally means lively, energetic, or having a lot of spirit or enthusiasm. It can describe someone who is full of vigor, courage, or determination. For example, "a spirited performance" indicates one that is energetic and enthusiastic.

33. Use mask as a precaution ......... Corona Virus.

A. for

B. against

C. from

D. to

The correct preposition to use in this context is: B: against So, the sentence would be: "Use a mask as a precaution against Corona Virus." This means using a mask is a preventive measure to protect oneself from the Coronavirus.

34. Please bear ______ me until I finish this job.

A. of

B. with

C. in

D. off

The correct preposition to use in this context is: B: with So, the sentence would be: "Please bear with me until I finish this job." This phrase means to be patient and wait while the speaker completes their task.

35. I raked my brain to solve this difficult problem.

A. I consulted several people

B. I subjected my mind to hard thinking

C. I read number of books

D. I brain–washed several experts

The phrase "I raked my brain" means to subject one's mind to hard thinking in order to solve a problem. So, the correct answer is: B: I subjected my mind to hard thinking

36. He has been absent ________ a fortnight.

A. from

B. since

C. for

D. to

37. He has a very unique scene in this cinema. (Antonym)

A. rare

B. uncommon

C. matchless

D. common

38. Fate smiled ________ him in all his ventures.

A. on

B. about

C. after

D. behind

39. Shakespeare had a great insight ___________ human nature.

A. over

B. upon

C. for

D. into

The correct preposition in this context is "into." The sentence would be: "Shakespeare had a great insight into human nature."

40. I _______ the patient will die. (Use the correct expression.)

A. hope

B. think

C. see

D. am afraid

41. Which of the following statements is correct ?

A. Sikkim shares border with Assam.

B. Sikkim lies towards the west of Assam.

C. Assam shares borders with Sikkim and Meghalaya.

D. Bangladesh and Sikkim touch the borders of Assam.

<ul> <li>(A) is incorrect because Sikkim does not share a border with Assam.</li> <li>(B) is incorrect as Sikkim lies to the north of Assam, not to the west.</li> <li>(D) is incorrect; while Bangladesh shares a border with Assam, Sikkim does not touch Assam's border with Bangladesh.</li> </ul>

42. A cone has a base radius of 4 cm and height of 9 cm. The volume of the cone is :

A. 36π cm3

B. 48π cm3

C. 13π cm3

D. 24π cm3

The volume VV of a cone is given by the formula: V=13πr2h where: <ul> <li>rr is the base radius,</li> <li>hh is the height.</li> </ul> Given: <ul> <li>Base radius r=4r = 4 cm,</li> <li>Height h=9h = 9 cm.</li> </ul> Substituting the values into the formula: V=13π(4)2(9)V = \frac{1}{3} \pi (4)^2 (9) =13π(16)(9)= \frac{1}{3} \pi (16)(9) =13π(144)= \frac{1}{3} \pi (144) =48π cm3= 48\pi \, \text{cm}^3 Thus, the volume of the cone is: (B) 48π cm³.

Test 2

1. He wrote ________ one-act play.

2. Select the synonym of "Pilfer".

3. It is bad to try to fish in troubled waters.

4. Take this medicine regularly and you will get rid __________ this disease.

5. He resigned the post of his own accord.

6. This room has been empty _______ several years.

7. The train leaves _________ 3 p.m

8. The question of abolition of private property is still a moot point.

9. Fruits are becoming scarce day by day. (Antonym)

10. This cost me _________ hundred rupees.

11. Trite (Find Synonym)

12. I rejoiced _________________ her success.

13. Gandhiji is an ILLUSTRIOUS person. (Synonym)

14. Enlarge (Find Antonym)

15. The boy was ashamed ________ his misconduct.

16. Select the antonym of "Luscious".

17. Amenable (Find Antonym)

18. Thick mist hung ............... the forest.

19. Give him three rupees and ______ half.

20. He is tired ________ poverty.

21. One must CONTINUE study to shine in life.

22. Conjecture(Find Synonym)

23. It is six ________ my watch.

24. Inclement (Find Synonym)

25. We have bought _________ LCD television set.

26. He is a very WICKED man in the village. (Synonym)

27. The beautiful lady was compared ________ the moon by the poet.

28. A person who talks in sleep is known as:

29. Ram is very calculative and always has an axe to grind.

30. His point was lost amid the cacophony. (find opposite)

31. Vidyasagar was a LEARNED person. (Antonym)

32. Spirited (Find Antonym)

33. Use mask as a precaution ......... Corona Virus.

34. Please bear ______ me until I finish this job.

35. I raked my brain to solve this difficult problem.

36. He has been absent ________ a fortnight.

37. He has a very unique scene in this cinema. (Antonym)

38. Fate smiled ________ him in all his ventures.

39. Shakespeare had a great insight ___________ human nature.

40. I _______ the patient will die. (Use the correct expression.)

41. Which of the following statements is correct ?

42. A cone has a base radius of 4 cm and height of 9 cm. The volume of the cone is :