ANM GNM English Practice Set 4 Welcome to your ANM GNM English Practice Set 4 1. Directions (Q. No. 1-5): In questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word (s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternatives out of the four : 1) The Chairman is ill and we'll have to _________ the meeting for a few days. [a] put on [b] put of [c] put away [d] put off 2. He told me that he ______ watching the movie. [a] is finished [b] was finished [c] had finished [d] not finished 3. The cat and the dog have a ______ enemy in the rat. [a] same [b] common [c] mutual [d] similar 4. I do my work _________ carefully to make mistakes. [a] so [b] very [c] too [d] more 5. He is very good _____ making stories. [a] in [b] about [c] at [d] for 6. Directions (Q. Nos. 6-10): In questions choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word: 6) Plausible [a] inplausible [b] unplausible [c] implausible [d] displausible 7. Genial -- [a] stupid [b] stingy [c] boorish [d] unkind 8. Prevent -- [a] protect [b] block [c] hinder [d] induce 9. Frailty -- [a] energy [b] intensity [c] vehemence [d] strength 10. Demolish -- [a] shift [b] build [c] repeat [d] hide 11. Directions (Q.Nos. 11-15): Some parts of the sentences have errors and some are correct. Find out which part of a sentence has an error: 11) Ram was (a)/ senior to (b)/ Sam in college.(c)/ No error (d) [a] a [b] b [c] c [d] d 12. Supposing if (a)/ it rains (b)/ what shall we do? (c)/ No error (d) [a] a [b] b [c] c [d] d 13. It was him (a)/ who came running (b)/ into the classroom. (c)/ No error (d) [a] a [b] b [c] c [d] d 14. The captain along with his team (a)/ are practicing very hard (b)/ for the forthcoming match. (c)/ No error (d) [a] a [b] b [c] c [d] d 15. The capital of Yemen (a)/ is situating (b)/ 2190 meters above the sea level. (c)/ No error (d) [a] a [b] b [c] c [d] d 16. Directions: (Q.Nos. 16-20): Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best express the meaning of the word: 16) Defer [a] Indifferent [b] Defy [c] Differ [d] Postpone 17. Cease - [a] Begin [b] Stop [c] Create [d] Dull 18. Cancel - [a] Abolish [b] Approve [c] Allow [d] Break 19. Abandon - [a] Forsake [b] Keep [c] Cherish [d] Enlarge 20. Pious - [a] Religious [b] Sympathetic [c] Afraid [d] Faithful 21. Directions: In the following questions, some parts have been jumbled up. You are required to rearrange these parts, which are labeled P, Q, R and S, to produce the correct sentence. 21) In life, some rules are/ (P), as business/(Q), they seem almost instinctive/ (R), learnt so early that/ (S) [a] R S P Q [b] Q P S R [c] R P S Q [d] Q S P R 22. The concept of death, that it has been reduced/ (P), as an inevitability/ (Q), is so ancient/ (R), to a cliche/ (S) [a] S P R Q [b] Q R P S [c] S R P Q [d] Q P R S 23. All precautionary measures were taken, to prevent the capture of booths/ (P), during the election/ (Q), by the Government/ (R), by the terrorists (S) [a] S P R Q [b] Q S P R [c] R P S Q [d] R Q S P 24. Kapil, left in an aeroplane / (P), after reading a sailing magazine/(Q), had decided/(R), to build his own boat nine years earlier/ (S) [a] P R Q S [b] R S Q P [c] R Q P S [d] P S R Q 25. Each culture, flourishes when it comes/ (P), own tradition an dyet/ (Q), draws strength from its/ (R), into contact with others/ (S) [a] R Q P S [b] S P Q R [c] R P Q S [d] S Q P R 26. Today, in the country/ (P), offers the best connectivity, both/ (Q), Kerala, among all states/ (R), in terms of telecom and datacom/ (S) [a] R P Q S [b] S Q P R [c] R Q P S [d] S P Q R 27. Women, are more likely to give birth prematurely/ (P), and their babies are at increased risk/(Q), who are poorly nourished or sick/ (R), of death and disability/ (S) [a] R Q S P [b] R P Q S [c] Q S P R [d] Q S R P 28. Directions: In each of the following questions a word is followed by four options. You have to choose the option that is the most appropriate synonym to the given word. 28) Foment [a] Vex [b] Waste [c] Renounce [d] Instigate 29. Adulation [a] Approval [b] Extension [c] Applause [d] Greeting 30. Solicitous - [a] Obscene [b] Wise [c] Wholesome [d] Confident 31. Placate - [a] Rouse [b] Harass [c] Pacify [d] Rejoice 32. Debunk - [a] Expose [b] Cheat [c] Threaten [d] Pacify 33. Sordid - [a] Harmful [b] Dirty [c] Splendid [d] Dangerous 34. Directions: Pick out the most effective word from the given words to fill in the blanks to make the sentence meaningfully complete. 34) These medicines are _____ for curing cold. [a] Proper [b] Real [c] Effective [d] Capable 35. Dowry is no longer permitted by law even in _________ marriage. [a] love marriage. [b] conventional [c] natural [d] bigamous 36. It was _______ hot that day and the cable suffered the brunt of the heat. [a] treacherously [b] acceptably [c] unfailingly [d] unbelievably 37. Anita ______ me of a girl I used to know. [a] remembers [b] recalls [c] recollects [d] reminds 38. He applied for and was ______ legal aid by the Labour Ministry. [a] offered [b] granted [c] allowed [d] awarded 39. The new industrial policy is a result of the confidence the government has in the _____ of the Indian industry. [a] opinion [b] existence [c] status [d] maturity 40. Authority when it is not supported by the moral purity of its user. [a] waits [b] crumbles [c] empowers [d] prevails 41. Directions: Four alternatives a, b, c and d are given under each sentence, you are required to select the most suitable alternative to fill in the blank/blanks in the sentence to make it meaningful. 41) The salt spray has gradually _____ the bridge. [a] spoilt [b] ravaged [c] demolished [d] eroded 42. The volcanic ______ Was the cause of great devastation. [a] outburst [b] eruption [c] erosion [d] movement 43. I ____ you to keep quiet. [a] beg of [b] beg from [c] beg [d] beg for 44. He stood _____ as a rock and faced the challenge. [a] quiet [b] strong [c] solid [d] firm 45. Please do not ______ an offer made by the Chairman. [a] refrain [b] refute [c] refuse [d] refuge 46. He is too ____ to be deceived easily. [a] strong [b] modern [c] intelligent [d] kind 47. He is very _____ on meeting foreigners and befriending them [a] anxious [b] find [c] insistent [d] keen 48. Directions: In the following sentence a word of phrase is written in bold.For each bold part four word/phrases are listed below each sentence. Choose the word nearest in meaning to bold part. 48) The inspector was a vigilant young man. [a] Smart [b] Watchful [c] ambitious [d] intelligent 49. The flat has been refurbished recently. [a] White-washed [b] painted [c] renovated [d] repaired 50. She is very discreet. [a] mannered [b] mild [c] proud [d] prudent Please fill in the comment box below. Time is Up! Time's up
