English Grammar and correct usage test - Nov 27, 2014

English Grammar and correct usage test – Nov 27, 2014

1. Rearrange the following alternatives to complete the below mentioned sentence.

A. Environment protection, forest conservation
B. Wildlife protection and prevention
C. The panel is examining laws pertaining to
D. Of air and water pollution

a. CABD
b. BCDA
c. DCBA
d. BACD
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2. Choose the correct meaning of the idiom or phrase underlined in the below given sentence.

i. Have you managed to get the money, or is the wolf still at the door?

a. Drawing a good pay
b. To speak in a haughty manner
c. To be able to afford rent
d. To substitute
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3. Which alternative will best replace the underlined portion in the below given sentence.

i. A small sour red berry that grows on a small bush and is used in cooking

a. Cranberry
b. Loganberry
c. Blackberry
d. Raspberry
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4. Choose the correct alternative that forms a logical word from the jumbled parts.

B M F U L E
1 2 3 4 5 6

a. 124536
b. 342156
c. 654321
d. 236145
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5. Choose the correct synonym or antonym from the below mentioned alternatives.

INCURSION

a. Indivisible
b. Indubitably
c. Indignant
d. Aggression
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6. Choose the correct spelling for the word given below in the alternatives.

a. Marsupal
b. Marshupial
c. Marsupial
d. Marsipial
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7. Choose the correct antonym for the below given word.

OBLIGE

a. Release
b. Compel
c. Constrain
d. Impel
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8. In the below mentioned analogy; choose the correct alternative that can replace the question mark showcasing the same relationship.

i. Reluctant : Keen :: Remarkable:?

a. Restrained
b. Striking
c. Usual
d. Evocative
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9. Choose the odd man out.

a. Gloomy
b. Calm
c. Dull
d. Tense
e. Distress
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10. Choose the correct synonym for the below given word.

PERPLEXED

a. Blanched
b. Bewildered
c. Stunned
d. Floored
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