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What is the penalty for wrong answers marked by a candidate in the objective type question papers?

  • One-half (0.50) of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty.
  • No penalty for wrong answers.
  • One-fourth (0.25) of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty.
  • One-third (0.33) of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty. (correct)

My teacher was __________ us for being late.

  • annoys
  • annoyed about
  • annoyed with
  • annoyed at (correct)

Sandhya __________ me from the top of the house.

  • shouted at (correct)
  • shouted
  • shouted on
  • shouted to

Ravi has the habit of __________ a headache.

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I always want to go alone for a ride, but my mother __________ going with my brother.

<p>insists on (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The new student found it difficult to __________ with his classmates.

<p>get along (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The visiting Diplomat __________ the Prime Minister.

<p>called on (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

__________ sincere he would have got the prize.

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Ten years __________ for me to live in a foreign country.

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If I __________ you, I __________ love to accept the offer.

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My sister asked me __________ willing to go abroad for my studies.

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Choose the synonym that is closest in meaning to the word 'thrifty'.

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Select the synonym of 'salubrious'.

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What is the closest synonym for 'desolated'?

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Which word is closest in meaning to 'condone'?

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Identify the synonym of 'ineptitude'.

<p>incompetence (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Choose the synonym for 'impede'.

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What word is closest in meaning to 'extradition'?

<p>deportation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Select the synonym of detrimental.

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Identify the option that is closest in meaning to 'derisive'.

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Choose the word that is a synonym of 'engaging'.

<p>appealing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, which of the following statements about senior citizens in India is true?

<p>They do not have a high prevalence of Alzheimer's because of turmeric consumption. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what positive effect does curcumin have on people?

<p>It has a positive effect on those who have dementia and those who do not. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What word is used in the passage to mean 'earlier'?

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According to the passage, consuming turmeric might have what potential benefit?

<p>Reduce the chance of getting Alzheimer's disease (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factor influences the prevalence of a disease in a region, according to the passage?

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Rowland Hill paid for the woman's postage because she claimed the letter was from her brother and she couldn't afford to pay.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did the woman return the letter to the postman?

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What did the envelope actually contain?

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What arrangement had the woman and her brother agreed upon?

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What is the attitude of the people toward someone who is afraid of public opinion?

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According to the passage, what might dogs do more readily when someone is afraid of them?

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In the passage, the author compares men with dogs in respect of attacking behaviours. What prompts both men and dogs to attack?

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In paragraph 3, the phrase 'you give promise of good hunting' means what?

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The author states 'Parties have always been dishonest, but now it seems as if power-______ is ready to destroy those civilities that make international relations possible.'

<p>mania</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, why does the author call our age curious?

<p>It is made of contradictions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The author believes that mob attacks are entirely a result of misguidance and miscommunication.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the author suggest is the underlying motivation for students to burn cars and books?

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In the passage, the word 'demolition' is used to mean what?

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The use of blank letters as a form of communication is an example of __________.

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Flashcards

What does it mean to annoy someone?

To cause annoyance or irritation.

What does it mean to shout?

To express something loudly and forcefully

What is Complaining?

A statement expressing disapproval or dissatisfaction.

What does it mean to Insist?

To assert or demand something persistently

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What does it mean to 'Get along'?

To have a harmonious or friendly relationship.

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Meaning of 'Called on'?

Visit someone important.

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What is Sincere?

An expression of what is thought or felt

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What are Years?

A specified number of years.

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What is 'If'?

An expression of uncertainty or possibility.

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Willingness?

Reluctance to do something.

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What does reckless mean?

Careless; not cautious.

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What is the 'Salubrious' meaning?

Beneficial; healthy.

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Desolated?

Feeling sad or lonely.

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What does 'Condoning' mean?

To pardon or allow.

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Inaptitude?

Lack of skill.

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Impeding?

Prevent or obstruct something.

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What does 'Extradition' mean?

Removing a person from a country.

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Detrimental?

Tending to cause harm.

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Show contempt?

Showing contempt or ridicule.

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Appealing?

Attractive or interesting.

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What's Prevalence?

How widely something happens.

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What is irony?

Irony often involves contradiction, often for humorous effect.

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What is Attitude?

Feelings of people towards you is?

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Vulnerable?

easily hurt or harmed physically, mentally, or emotionally.

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What does specified define?

State clearly express

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What is an enigmatic attitude mean?

Confuse some one and fill

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What is Obscure?

Not clear to understand.

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Meaning of Jovial?

Friendly and cheerful.

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What does sanguine mean?

Being optimistic.

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Woebegone meaning?

Expressive of grief and sadness.

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What does Mutinous mean?

Refusing to obey authority

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What is a Foe?

An enemy

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What is Distinctive?

Easy to notice or identify

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What is inadvertently?

Lacking a thought

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What is Disdainful?

Showing contempt or lack of respect

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What is Rebuttal?

A denial

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Full of wet

What does soggy mean?

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What does request mean?

To make a formal request.

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Who is a co star?

Someone who works together

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What is Passive voice statements?

The idea of giving permission to someone, to do something

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Study Notes

  • This test booklet contains 120 questions, with each item having 4 possible answers.
  • Only one response should be chosen per item
  • All items have equal marks
  • There is a penalty for wrong answers in the objective-type question papers.
  • For each incorrect answer, one-third (0.33) of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as a penalty.
  • If more than one answer is given, it will be considered wrong, even if one of the given answers is correct.
  • If a question is left blank, no penalty will be incurred.

Fill in the Blanks

  • The following sentences contain a blank space
  • Each sentence is followed by 4 words or groups of words.
  • The goal is to select the words or groups of words that are most appropriate for the blank space

Synonyms

  • Each item contains a sentence with an underlined word or words
  • Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined portion.

Passage Comprehension

  • Read each passage thoroughly
  • Answer the questions based on it.
  • Select answers according to the passage’s contents and author's opinion only

Spotting Errors

  • Each sentence is divided into 3 underlined parts labeled (a), (b), and (c).
  • Find out whether there is any error in any underlined part
  • Indicate the error

Cloze Comprehension

  • Each sentence has a blank space
  • Four words or groups are given in responses
  • Select word you consider most appropriate for the blank space

Ordering of Words

  • Each item consists of a sentence, with the parts jumbled
  • Parts are labeled P, Q, R, and S
  • They are given below each sentence in four sequences
  • Rearrange the jumbled parts of the sentence

Ordering of Sentences

  • Each item consists of 6 sentences of a passage.
  • The first and sixth sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6
  • The middle four sentences have been jumbled up and labeled P, Q, R and S.
  • Find the proper sequence of the four sentences

Antonyms

  • Each item consists of a sentence with an underlined word or words
  • Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined portion.

Reported Speech

  • Each item has a direct statement followed by its reported form in indirect speech.
  • Select the correct statement in indirect speech

Passive Voice

  • Each item has a sentence in active voice followed by 4 sentences, one of which is the correct passive voice statement of the same.
  • Select the correct one.

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