➤ He Deals ………… stationery.
- With
- At
- On
- In
Explanation: The phrase “deals in” is a common expression used to indicate that someone is involved in the business or trade of a particular product or service. In this case, it means that the person is involved in the business of selling or trading stationery. The other options (“with,” “at,” and “on”) do not fit this context.
➤ The tiger was killed ……….. the further.
- With
- By
- At
- Of
Explanation: The word “by” is used to indicate the agent performing the action in passive sentences. In this case, “the hunter” is the agent who performed the action of killing the tiger. The other options (“with,” “at,” and “of”) do not correctly convey the agent performing the action in this context.
➤ He is weak ………… chemistry.
- With
- In
- At
- Into
Explanation: The phrase “weak in” is used to describe someone’s lack of proficiency or skill in a particular subject or area. In this case, it means that the person lacks proficiency in chemistry. The other options (“at,” “with,” and “into”) do not fit this context as well.
➤ Choose the right sentence:
- Kalidas is the Shakespeare of India.
- The Kalidas is Shakespeare of India.
- The Kalidas is the Shakespeare of India.
- Kalidas is the Shakespeare of the India.
Explanation: The article “the” is not needed before “Kalidas” and “India” in this context. The sentence correctly uses “the Shakespeare of India” to compare Kalidas to Shakespeare without additional articles.
➤ ‘We reached safe and sound’. Which part of speech ‘sound’ is?
- Noun
- Adverb
- Adjective
- None of these
Explanation: Here, “sound” describes the state of being in good condition or not harmed. It is used to provide additional information about the noun “we,” which is why it is an adjective.
➤ Choose the correct gender of Fox (feminine):
- Ox
- Vixen
- Wasp
- Boar
Explanation: In English, “vixen” is the term used to refer to a female fox. The other options (ox, wasp, and boar) do not represent the feminine form of a fox.
➤ Young one ‘sheep’:
- Cub
- Lamb
- Calf
- Foal
Explanation: The term “lamb” specifically refers to a young sheep. The other terms (cub, calf, foal) refer to young animals of other species: cub for bears or other similar animals, calf for cows or similar large mammals, and foal for horses.
➤ Vocation:
- Holiday
- Break-up
- Occupation
- Virtue
Explanation: “Vocation” refers to a person’s occupation or profession, particularly one for which they are well-suited or have a calling. The other options (holiday, break-up, and virtue) do not fit this meaning.
➤ Imperious:
- Proud
- Temper
- Distant
- Thuio
Explanation: “Imperious” describes someone who is arrogantly domineering or overbearing, often characterized by a sense of superiority. This aligns most closely with “proud,” which also suggests an attitude of superiority. The other options (temper, distant, and thuio) do not accurately reflect the meaning of “imperious.”
Direction: Choose the correct determiner from the given option:
➤ ‘She will have been served serving food’ is in:
- Past perfect tense
- Future perfect continuous tense
- Future indefinite tense
- Future perfect tense
Explanation: This tense describes an action that will be ongoing in the future up to a specific point. The structure “will have been serving” indicates an action that will continue up to a certain future moment. The other options do not accurately describe this tense.
➤ The lesson is ………. Difficult.
- Too
- Very
- The little
- Much
Explanation: “Very” is used to modify adjectives to emphasize the degree of difficulty. The other options (“too,” “the little,” and “much”) do not fit grammatically or contextually.
➤ ‘A word or law no longer in use’ is called:
- Cynic
- Out-dated
- Reticent
- Obsolete
Explanation: “Obsolete” describes something that is no longer used or is outdated. The other terms (cynic, out-dated, and reticent) do not specifically refer to something that is no longer in use.
➤ I love my books so much so that I cannot part ………….them.
- From
- With
- By
- Without
Explanation: The phrase “part with” means to give up or let go of something. The other options (“from,” “by,” and “without”) do not fit this context correctly.
C➤ hoose the word that is spelt correctly from the given alternatives:
- Deceive
- Decieve
- Diceive
- Dicieive
Explanation: “Deceive” is the correct spelling, meaning to mislead or trick someone. The other options (“Decieve,” “Diceive,” and “Dicieive”) contain incorrect letter arrangements.
Choose the correct article from the given alternatives:
➤ He is ……..one-eyed person.
- An
- A
- The
- None of these
Explanation: “A” is used before words that begin with a consonant sound, including “one-eyed” (which starts with a “w” sound). “An” is used before vowel sounds, and “the” is used for specific references, neither of which apply here.
➤ Choose the correct synonym of audacity
- Alertness
- Timidity
- Humility
- Boldness
Explanation: “Audacity” refers to the willingness to take risks or show courage, often in a daring or rude manner. “Boldness” aligns closely with this meaning, while “alertness” (being watchful), “timidity” (shyness), and “humility” (modesty) do not fit the context of audacity.
➤ Choose the correct antonym of ‘Malice’
- Goodwill
- Ill-will
- Spite
- Hate
Explanation: “Malice” refers to the intention to do harm or show ill will towards others. “Goodwill” represents a friendly, kind, or benevolent attitude, which is the opposite of malice. The other options (“ill-will,” “spite,” and “hate”) are related to malice and do not serve as antonyms.
Direction: Choose the correct option of an indirect form of speech:
➤ The teacher said to the students,”‘Let us start a new lesson.”
- The teacher asked the students to start a new lesson.
- The teacher suggested to the students to start a new lesson.
- The teacher suggested to the students that he should start a new lesson.
- The teacher suggested to the students that they should start a new lesson.
Explanation: In reported speech, when the teacher uses “let us,” it is transformed to “suggested that they should” to reflect the indirect suggestion made to the students.
➤ He said to his teacher, “Good night, sir.”
- He wished his teacher good night sir.
- He respectfully wished his teacher good night.
- He respectfully bids his teacher good night.
- He respectfully bade his teacher good night.
Explanation: The phrase “wished his teacher good night” appropriately conveys the action of saying “Good night” in reported speech, while “respectfully” indicates the manner in which it was done.
Direction: Choose the correct synonyms for the underlined words from the given alternatives:
➤ PROHIBIT:
- Allow
- Grant
- Ban
- Sanction
Explanation: “Prohibit” means to formally forbid something or prevent it from happening, which aligns with the meaning of “ban.” The other options (“allow,” “grant,” and “sanction”) have meanings that are contrary or unrelated to prohibition
➤ REGRET:
- Happy
- Bloom
- Reproduce
- Repent
Explanation: “Regret” refers to feeling sorrow or remorse about something that has happened, and “repent” means to feel or express sincere regret or remorse. The other options (“happy,” “bloom,” and “reproduce”) do not relate to the concept of regret
➤ WHIMSICAL:
- Amusing
- Sad
- Sorrow
- Mad
Explanation: “Whimsical” refers to something that is playful, quirky, or fanciful, often in an amusing or entertaining way. The other options (“sad,” “sorrow,” and “mad”) do not align with the playful or lighthearted nature of “whimsical.”
➤ INTERMITTENT:
- Intermingle
- Indifferent
- Periodic
- Transmit
Explanation: “Intermittent” refers to something that occurs at irregular intervals or stops and starts repeatedly, which is closely related to “periodic” (occurring at intervals). The other options (“intermingle,” “indifferent,” and “transmit”) do not convey the meaning of something happening intermittently.
➤ OBSTINATE:
- Absolute
- Stubborn
- Obsolete
- Old fashioned
Explanation: “Obstinate” describes someone who is firmly set in their ways or unyielding, which aligns with the meaning of “stubborn.” The other options (“absolute,” “obsolete,” and “old-fashioned”) do not capture this sense of being resistant to change or persuasion.
➤ CARDINAL:
- Chief
- Cardiac
- Correct
- Formal
Explanation: “Cardinal” refers to something of primary importance or fundamental, which is closely related to “chief” in the sense of being the most important or principal. The other options (“cardiac,” “correct,” and “formal”) do not fit this meaning.
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