Directions (1-2): In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it.
1. NIGGLING

A. worthless B. worthwhile C. stillness D. winding

Answer - Option B
Explanation - Niggling: (of thoughts, worries, or details) unimportant but demanding one’s attention in an annoying way.
2. TUMBLE

A. Healthy B. Topple C. Ascend D. Insincere

Answer - Option C
Explanation - Tumble: fall suddenly, clumsily, or headlong.

1. They usually spend their holidays in __________ mountains.

A. a B. an C. the D. no article

Answer - Option C
2. I love living in this __________ city.

A. a B. an C. the D. no article

Answer - Option D

1. As lightning accompanies thunder (P) was mingled with (Q) so in my character (R) the mutterings of my wrath (S) a flash of humour

A. QSPR B. PRSQC C. QPRSD D. QRPS

Answer - Option A
2. The boy (P) with big blue eyes (Q) watched him (R) and he never said a word (S) that had an uncanny cold fire in them

A. PQRS B. PQSR C. QPSR D. QRPS

Answer - Option C

1. _____ and discipline are the basic necessities of an organised society. (A) Peace (B) Harmony (C) Prosperity (D) Progress (E) Hierarchy (F) Concord

A. A and B B. B and F C. D and F D. C and D

Answer - Option B
Explanation -The clue is 'an organised society'. More than 'peace', 'prosperity' or 'progress', an 'organised society' banks on 'harmony' and 'concord'.
2. With the increase in human activities, there has been _____ use of natural resources thereby causing disharmony between human beings and the natural environment. (A) planned (B) reckless (C) excessive (D) careful (E) sustained (F) avaricious

A. C and F B. B and C C. A and D D. B and F

Answer - Option B
Explanation - There has been an increase in human activities which has resulted in 'reckless' or 'excessive' use of natural resources. None of the other words can be used for the blank.

Directions (1 to 2) I felt the wall of the tunnel shiver. The master alarm squealed through my earphones. Almost simultaneously, Jack yelled down to me that there was a warning light on. Fleeting but spectacular sights snapped into ans out of view, the snow, the shower of debris, the moon, looming close and big, the dazzling sunshine for once unfiltered by layers of air. The last twelve hours before re-entry were particular bone-chilling. During this period, I had to go up in to command module. Even after the fiery re-entry splashing down in 810 water in south pacific, we could still see our frosty breath inside the command module.
1. The word 'Command Module' used twice in the given passage indicates perhaps that it deals with

A. an alarming journey B. a commanding situation C. a journey into outer space D. a frightful battle.

Answer - Option C
2. Which one of the following reasons would one consider as more as possible for the warning lights to be on?

A. There was a shower of debris. B. Jack was yelling. C. A catastrophe was imminent. D. The moon was looming close and big.

Answer - Option C

Directions (1 to 2) : Read the following passage and answer the questions given below it in the context of the passage.
A well-dressed young man entered a big textile shop one evening. He was able to draw the attention of the salesmen who thought him rich and likely to make heavy purchases. He was shown the superior varieties of suit lengths and sarees. But after casually examining them, he kept moving to the next section, where ready made goods were being sold and further on to the hosiery section. By them, the salesmen had begun to doubt his intentions and drew the attention of the manager. The manager asked him what exactly he wanted and he replied that he wanted courteous treatment. He explained that he had come to the same shop in casual dress that morning and drawn little attention. His pride was hurt and he wanted to assert himself. He had come in good dress only to get decent treatment, not for getting any textiles. He left without making any purchase.
1. The young man was well-dressed because

A.only young men and women B. pretty women C. regular customers D. None of these

Answer - Option C
Explanation -Only rich customers.
2. The young man was well-dressed because

A. it was his habit to dress well B. it was his wedding day C. he wanted to meet the manager of the shop D. he wanted to impress the salesmen

Answer - Option D
Explanation - He wanted to impress the salesmen

1. The organization aims to providing with satellite-based data on climate-relevent information with highest possible levels of accuracy and reliability

A. to provide with B. at providing with C. to provide D. to provide

Answer - Option C
Explanation -The organisation aims 'at providing' or 'to provide' something. The use of 'with' is incorrect. It aims 'to provide' something not 'provide with something'
2. Underwater archaeology has huge potential, as it could be a time-consuming and costly way to study the past.

A. as it is B. but it is C. since it could be D. but it could

Answer - Option B
Explanation - The first part of the sentence says something positive about underwater archaeology (has huge potential) and the second part brings out its drawbacks. It is a contradiction and hence it is apt to use a conjunction which brings out this contrast. The conjunction 'but' has to replace 'as'. Also the idea stated is given as a fact. The first part is in simple past and the second part should also be in the simple past. The verb 'is' has to replace 'could be' which suggests a supposition. The correction therefore is 'but it is a time-consuming'. Underwater archaeology has huge potential, as it could be a time-consuming and costly way to study the past.

1. At one's wit's end

A. Perplexed B. Clear Up C. Explain D. Enlighten

Answer - Option A
2. The watchdogs were asleep when the bulls ran riot.

A. behaved cleverly B. acted without restraint C. wandered aimlessly D. had the best of time

Answer - Option B

1. EMBEZZLE

A. Misappropriate B. Balance C. Remunerate D. Clear

Answer - Option A
2. AUGUST

A. Common B. Ridiculous C. Dignified D. Petty

Answer - Option C

Directions (1 to 2): The following questions consist of words underlined, followed by four alternatives. Choose the word or phrase that is opposite in meaning to the words underlined. 1. They had an insipid conversation

A. loud B. argumentative C. lively D. curious

Answer - Option C
Explanation - 'Insipid' means 'boredom'. Hence, 'lively' is the correct antonym here.
2. He harvested a rich crop from that Fecund land.

A. fertile B. fruitless C. obsolete D. barren

Answer - Option D
Explanation - 'Fecund' means 'fertile or productive'. So, 'barren' is antonym

1. The thief was ____ of robbing the bank and killing two men

A. ashamed B. admired C. sentenced D. accused

Answer - Option D
2. Teachers are very important to the society because they help ____ the new generation.

A. look after B. take after C. watch out D. bring up

Answer - Option D