Free Online IAS English Sample Paper

Free Online IAS English Sample Paper 
 English Solved Civil Services Exams

 Directions: In each of the following questions, out of the given alternatives, choose

the one which would not change the meaning of the original sentence, if it were

substituted for the italicized word in the sentence.

1. The claims of students look hollow when they attribute their poor performance to

difficulty of examination.

(a) Inundate

(b) Inhere

(c) Impute

(d) Infer

ANSWER : (c)

2. I found his crude manners abominable.

(a) Flattering

(b) Sloppy

(c)Detestable

(d) Attractive

ANSWER : (c)

3. Social reformers and thinkers abominate every type of discrimination reaction of the students.

(a) Eradicate

(b) Detest

(c) Condemn

(d) Violate

ANSWER : (b)

4. We cherish the tradition of bravery.

(a) Revive

(b) Learn

(c) Hold dear

(d) Imitate

ANSWER : (c)

5. The man did not relish his nearness to the tigress.

(a) Enjoy

(b) Like

(c) Guess

(d) Risk

ANSWER : (a)

6. The fetid mound of waste near the town was a major cause ofthe epidemic.

(a) Doomed

(b) Dangerous

(c) Stinking

(d) Stagnant

(e) Disease-breeding

ANSWER : (c)

7. His trite remarks failed to cut any ice with the audience.

(a) Illogical

(b) Hackneyed

(c) Bitter

(d) Sharp

ANSWER : (b)

8. Some army units were- decimated during the surprise attack.

(a) Denounced

(b) Captured

(c) Defeated

(d) Destroyed

ANSWER : (d)

9. Please sound the Principal about the and injustice practised anywhere in the world.

(a) Support

(b) Discuss

(c) Tell

(d) Caution

ANSWER : (d)

10. Indian economy has always shown enough resilience in crisis.

(a) Strength

(b) Adjustment

(c) Elasticity

(d) Diversity

ANSWER : (c)

11. Speaking in a tremulous tone, he took everybody to task.

(a) Confident

(b) Angry

(c) Feeble

(d) Trembling

ANSWER : (d)

12. The prince fell in love with a comely young maiden.

(a) Elegant

(b) Homely

(c) Pretty

(d) Delightful

ANSWER : (c)

13. The boy was incorrigible and a constant source of trouble to his mother.

(a) Truant

(b) Bad beyond correction

(c) Rash

(d) Dishonest

ANSWER : (b)

14. The river level was rising drastically after that heavy rain.

(a) Slightly

(b) Suddenly

(c) Greatly

(d) Unexpectedly

ANSWER : (c)

15. The parade route was down the main boulevard.

(a) Alley

(b) Highway

(c) Avenue

(d) Driveway

ANSWER : (c)

16. The only way to subvert the money power and let truth triumph is by

enhancing the perks or income of the individuals.

(a) Reduce

(b) Abolish

(c) Overthrow

(d) Subdue

ANSWER : (c)

17. The employee was ousted from the office.

(a) Pushed

(b) Dismayed

(c) Forced

(d) Expelled

ANSWER : (d)

18. A pervading sense of ennui grips Gaurav.

(a) Anger

(b) Anxiety

(c) Weariness

(d) Melancholy

ANSWER : (c)

19. He could not suppress his resentment against that decision.

(a) Indignation

(b) Irritation

(c) Displeasure

(d) Excitement

ANSWER : (c)

20. Without science and the scientific spirit, we shall just drift along.

(a) Move gently

(b) Move aimlessly

(c) Move cautiously

(d) Live peacefully

ANSWER : (b)

21. No civilized society can allow the subversion of its institutions by extremists.

(a) Domination

(b) Subservience

(c) Destruction

(d) Subordination

(e) Absorption

ANSWER : (c)

22. He cast a cursory glance over the papers before signing them.

(a) Short

(b) Eager

(c) Inquisitive

(d) Hurried

ANSWER : (d)

23. In the absence of the Chief Guest, the host himself acted as his surrogate and

presided over the function.

(a) Counterpart

(b) Alliance

(c) Assistant

(d) Substitute

ANSWER : (d)

24. The traditional methods of doing things have now become obsolescent.

(a) Harmful

(b) Out of date

(c) Unrewarding

(d) Unpopular

ANSWER : (b)

25. It is the inherent quality of matter to expand on being heated.

(a) Eternal

(b) Hidden

(c) Internal

(d) Natural

ANSWER : (d)