English Practice Test Paper For All Pre. Exams

English Practice Test Paper For All Pre. Exams

Sample Paper English

Directions: Each of the following questions consists of a word or phrase which

is italicized bold vin the sentence given. It is followed by certain words or phrases.

Select the word or phrase which is closest to the opposite in meaning of the

Italicized bold word or phrase.

1. He has a delicate constitution.

(a) Fit

(b) Ungainly

(c) Strong

(d) Rugged

Answer. (c)

2. She is slender in figure.

(a) Strong

(b) Well-built

(c) Stout

(d) Slim

Answer. (c)

3. The man’s actions made it obvious that he had a wicked plan in mind.

(a) False

(b) Obscure

(c) Uncertain

(d) Difficult

Answer. (b)

4. Religion teaches us not to run after the transient pleasures of the world.

(a) Permanent

(b) Sinful

(c) Unnatural

(d) Joyful

Answer. (a)

5. The two friends were distinct in everything; dress, manners, hair-style and

food habits.

(a) Similar

(b) Uniform

(c) Opposite

(d) Different

Answer. (a)

6. His appointment was confirmed last month.

(a) Disappointment

(b) Discharge

(c) Suspension

(d) Dismissal

Answer. (d)

7. Unsettled conditions in the land led to the exodus of hundreds of its citizens.

(a) Expulsion

(b) Invasion

(c) Immigration

(d) Entry

Answer. (d)

8. All his neighbours are aware of his acrimonious nature.

(a) Informal

(b) Sympathetic

(c) Cooperative

(d) Charitable

Answer. (c)

9. Professors are generally serious about what they say

(a) Jolly

(b) Thoughtful

(c) Smug

(d) Insincere

Answer. (d)

10. He was found guilty.

(a) True

(b) Right

(c) Innocent

(d) Correct

Answer. (c)

11. He has enrolled himself to an elementary course in computer.

(a) Secondary

(b) Tough

(c) Advanced

(d) Simple

Answer. (c)

12. He climbed up a stationary wagon

(a) Moving

(b) Speeding

(c) Shunting

(d) Standing

Answer. (a)

13. A serene mind can never be the pioneer of a great revolution.

(a) Nervous

(b) Jocular

(c) Earnest

(d) Agitated

Answer. (d)

14. He returned home much inspired, no wonder the plan had worked.

(a) Overwhelmed

(b) Dispirited

(c) Disillusioned

(d) Sceptical

Answer. (b)

15. Only an agile person can be a successful

(a) Brisk

(b) Emaciated

(c) Feeble

(d) Sluggish

Answer. (d)

16. The decision to stop firing across the border was a unilateral one.

(a) Collective

(b) Bilateral

(c) Multilateral

(d) Multiple

Answer. (b)

17. You can’t work out this project with nebulous Plans in mind.

(a) Useful

(b) Practical

(c) Clear

(d) Fundamental

Answer. (c)

18. The Commission took two years to go through the massive collection of files

and documents before preparing its report.

(a) Ugly

(b) Short

(c) Light

(d) Heavy

(e) Meagre

Answer. (e)

19. He is adamant ongoing.

(a) Confused

(b) Lenient

(c) Stressing

(d) Indecisive

(e) Yielding

Answer. (e)

20. The climbers found the ascent nerve breaking.

(a) Slide

(b) Decline

(c) Fall

(d) Descent

Answer. (d)

21. The Ganga is as deep in midstream as at the banks.

(a) Wide

(b) Narrow

(c) Hollow

(d) Shallow

Answer. (d)

22. With the advent of Green Revolution, India now produces sufficient quantity

of food grains every year.

(a) Short

(b) Inadequate

(c) Small

(d) More

Answer. (b)

23. Such a scene attracts the onlookers.

(a) Instigates

(b) Annoys

(c) Repels

(d) Revolts

Answer. (c)

24. Ambiguity of thoughts can prove disastrous.

(a) Rigidity

(b) Clarity

(c) Certainty

(d) Rationality

Answer. (b)

25. He urges to learn everything.

(a) Desires

(b) Denies

(c) Dislikes

(d) Recommends

Answer. (d)