IAS,IES English Solved Questions

IAS,IES English Solved Questions

English Sample Paper                         

Directions: Choose the one which is closest to the opposite in meaning

of the italicized word.

1. I thought about her a lot during the following months.

(a) Receding

(b) Preceding

(c) Proceeding

(d) Succeeding

Answer. (b)

2. She is indeed human.

(a) Universal

(b) Devilish

(c) Terrestrial

(d) Divine

Answer. (d)

3. Geetanjali is loved by all for her meekness.

(a) Harshness

(b) Pride

(c) Anger

(d) Passion

Answer. (b)

4. There has always been a feeling of rancor between the two families.

(a) Rivalry

(b) Competition

(c) Friendliness

(d) Suspicion

Answer. (c)

5. People know him for his vanity. 

(a) Humanity

(b) Honesty

(c) Courtesy

(d) Modesty

Answer. (d)

6. It was a mystery as to where the young girl had acquired such a cynical attitude 

(a) Mature

(b) Naive

(c) Eccentric

(d) Crazy

Answer. (b)

7. He stood gazing at the serene expanse of the sea.

(a) Scenic 

(b) Clear

(c) Tranquil

(d) Ruffled

Answer. (d)

8. He is always hungry for wealth.

(a) Ravenous

(b) Famished

(c) Satiated

(d) Greedy

Answer. (d)

9. This shop keeps only genuine articles

(a) Imported

(b) Spurious

(c) Antique   

(d) Duplicate

Answer. (b)

10. The drug will have pernicious effect on your health.

(a) Beneficial  

(b) Prolonged

(c) Ruinous

(d) Pornographic

Answer. (a)

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

(a) Release

(b) Claim

(c) Plunder

(d) Attack

Answer. (b)

12. His boorish ways amused everyone.

(a) Refined

(b) Funny

(c) Eccentric

(d) Friendly

Answer. (a)

13. He has suspended his secretary on a flimsy ground.  

(a) Vigorous

(b) Strong

(c) Sound

(d) Salutary

Answer. (d)

14. The gross domestic product (GDP) is an essential component of economy

(a) Rough  

(b) Course

(c) Refined  

(d) Estimated

Answer. (d)

15. The man at the gate had a forbidding appearance

(a) Lenient

(b) Handsome

(c) Tranquil

(d) Mild

Answer. (b)

16. Nourishing food is a necessity both for a pregnant mother and a baby.

(a) Unhygienic

(b) Poor

(c) Undercooked

(d) Heavy

Answer. (a)

17. Gandhi did not welcome the idea of being a mute spectator to the atrocious

behaviour of the whites towards the non-whites in Africa.

(a) Gracious

(b) Noble

(c) Civilized

(d) Pleasing

Answer. (b)

18. The smile was indeed captivating.

(a) Hateful

(b) Disgusting

(c) Repulsive

(d) Obscene

Answer. (c)

19. A crowd gathered quickly when the police came.

(a) Collected

(b) Dispersed

(c) Spread

(d) Disappeared

Answer. (b)

20. Hydra is biologically believed to be immortal.

(a) Undying

(b) Perishable

(c) Ancient

(d) Eternal

Answer. (b)

21. A feeling of brotherhood should be propagated amongst the masses.

(a) Disseminated

(b) Suppressed

(c) Dissipated

(d) Crushed

(e) Countered

Answer. (b)

22. The problem of dowry in our country has assumed gargantuan proportions.

(a) Negligible

(b) Bearable

(c) Minute

(d) Minimal

Answer. (c)

23. We must realize the futility of wars.

(a) Urgency

(b) Usefulness

(c) Value 

(d) Importance

Answer. (b)

24. His punctuality and regularity propitiates everyone with whom he Deals.

(a) Depresses

(b) Excites

(c) Enrages

(d) Appeases

Answer. (c)

  

25. lt is  obligatory for a common citizen to follow the rules.

(a) Optional

(b) Superfluous

(c) Necessary

(d) Advisable

Answer. (a)