English Free Question Paper

English Free Question Paper

Model Test Paper English

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. She was sceptical about the safety of the drug

(a) Sanguine

(b) Hopeful

(c) Certain

(d) Doubtful

ANSWER: (c)

2. This is the cardinal point of the issue.

(a) Minor

(b) Vital

(c) Debatable

(d) Insignificant

(e) Avoidable

Answer. (d)

3. Infringement of law has to be prevented in order to maintain peace and order

in the country.

(a) Review

(b) Revision

(c) Relaxation

(d) Obedience

ANSWER: (d)

4. It was altercation throughout and there was no discussion.

(a) Resonance

(b) Alternative

(c) Consonance

(d) Inconsistency

ANSWER: (c)

5. It was universally characterized as a progressive measure.

(a) Abhorrent

(b) Retrograde

(c) Obstructive

(d) Regressive

Answer. (d)

6. Anarchy emerges out of the wars of Succession.

(a) Disappears

(b) Sinks

(c) Falls

(d) Drowns

ANSWER: (a)

7. The government is taking measures to augment the country’s food supply.

(a) Prohibit

(b) Decrease

(c) Surpass

(d) Compensate

 Answer. (b)

8. He was really delighted to see me.

(a) Scared

(b) Disturbed

(c) Surprised

(d) Displeased

ANSWER: (d)

9. The committee set about making provisional arrangements for the

annual conference.

(a) Unconditional

(b) Abiding

(c) Permanent

(d) Lasting

ANSWER: (c)

10. Let us not aggravate the sufferings of the poor.

(a) Abbreviate

(b) Alleviate

(c) Advocate

(d) Appreciate

Answer. (b)

11. This painting is full of radiant colours.

(a) Delicate

(b) Dull

(c) Bright

(d) Rare

ANSWER: (b)

12. She used to disparage her neighbor every now and then.

(a) Denigrate

(b) Belittle

(c) Praise

(d) Please

ANSWER: (c)

13. The priest would not allow anyone to desecrate the sanctity of the temple.

(a) Desist

(b) Integrate

(c) Intensify

(d) Consecrate

ANSWER: (a)

14. It’s not fair to leave dogs loose.

(a) Closed

(b) Chained

(c) Tight

(d) Locked

ANSWER: (b)

15. His servility makes him detestable

(a) Bravery

(b) Prudence

(c) Insolence

(d) Slavery

ANSWER: (c)

16. He is always hungry for wealth.

(a) Ravenous

(b) Famished

(c) Satiated

(d) Greedy

Answer. (d)

17. Recession causes unemployment

(a) Poverty

(b) Computerization

(c) Education

(d) Inflation

ANSWER: (d)

18. It was an arduous task for me

(a) Easy

(b) Time consuming

(c) Quick

(d) Difficult

ANSWER: (a)

19. Under conditions of anxiety, the blood vessels dilate

(a) Squeeze

(b) Swell

(c) Constrict

(d) Shorten

ANSWER: (c)

20. He has been commended for all that he did

(a) Dismissed

(b) Condemned

(c) Censured

(d) Rejected

Answer. (c)

21. He is quite industrious.

(a) Hard working

(b) Indifferent

(c) Lazy

(d) Indisposed

ANSWER: (c)

22. By murdering that woman, he has committed a hideous crime.

(a) Normal

(b) Generous

(c) Handsome

(d) Fair

(e) Logical

ANSWER: (c)

23. Phoolan Devi had to surrender under the most pressing circumstances.

(a) Release

(b) Claim

(c) Plunder

(d) Attack

Answer. (b)

24. The last show of the concert at the Ritz theatre was a fiasco.

(a) Triumph

(b) Victory

(c) Fruitful

(d) Success

ANSWER: (d)

25. She was in a state of anxiety when I met her.

(a) Pleasure

(b) Happiness

(c) Relief

(d) Laughter

ANSWER: (c)