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Test Code ENG08
Topic CHOOSE THE APPROPRIATE WORD [Revision Test]
No. of Questions 40
Maximum Marks 40
Competitive score 32
Time allowed 20 minutes
Answers with explanations have been provided for self-evaluation.

1. He is very different______ his brother

a. From
b. Than
c. Compared
d. Rather
2. Our path is beset_____ difficulties
a. around
b. upon
c. with
d. in
3. She is devoid_______ sense
a. from
b. at of
c. up to
d. of
4. He is innocent______ the crime
a. by
b. from
c. of
d. against
5. Who will atone______ his sins?
a. off
b. of
c. at
d. for
6. The usual reason for exemption of tax does not_____ in this case
a. hold
b. concern
c. apply
d. regard

7. In the medical profession, men_______ women by two to one

a. Outclass
b. outnumber
c. supersede
d. overcome

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8. Many people think that it is_______ to use complicated and little-known works
a. important
b. sensitive
c. skilled
d. clever
9. He was not much of a player, but it just came______ that he won the match
a. by
b. out
c. about
d. to
10. One needs special_______ to become a professional
a. attitude
b. amplitude
c. aptitude
d. arrogance
11. Sachin’s double century_______- the winning spree
a. kick started
b. kicked about
c. kicked on
d. kick stopped
12. In spite of her severe handicap, she was________ taking part in the marathon.
a. bent about
b. bent on
c. bent with
d. bent for
13. In heaven, there will not be _______ fear
a. a jot of
b. a lot of
c. a pot of
d. a hot of
14. This boutique is______ the cream of society
a. frequented with
b. frequented by
c. frequented on
d. frequented for
15. His hilarious gestures ------- a lot of fun
a. provided
b. divided
c. confided
d. confined
16. He spoke of his mission to provide relief for the tsunami affected with great_____
a. embassy
b. essence
c. elegance
d. eloquence

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17. The mathematical problem should be________

a. solved
b. fixed
c. redressed
d. re-modeled
18. No one in the team was prepared to_______ his nonsense.
a. put up with
b. put on with
c. put in with
d. put of with
19. The letter if_______ needs to be returned to the address on the reverse
a. undelivered
b. delivered
c. received
d. not received
20. Crab like he moved_________
a. downwards
b. upwards
c. sideways
d. midways
21. The intense cold brought on the______- more starvation deaths
a. fear of
b. fear on
c. fear in
d. fear for
22. When he explained his absence, the matter was______ amicably.
a. dispensed with
b. disposed of
c. dispensed of
d. disposed with
23. He is not_______ the worse for it
a. any
b. all
c. many
d. more
24. ________ for his help, I could not have done this
a. all
b. most
c. but
d. of course
25. All those who work hard, _________ have time for trivial enjoyment
a. hardly
b. badly
c. mostly
d. always

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26. He was forced_____ his will to denounce her

a. about
b. as per
c. according to
d. against
27. I am surprised______ your question
a. with
b. at
c. for
d. of
28. He made a _________ so flawless that the management readily accepted it
a. blue print
b. blue stocking
c. blue vein
d. blue bottle
29. Only a millionaire can _____ such extravagance
a. reach
b. reach out
c. afford
d. put up for
30. He replied_____ his ability
a. to the worse of
b. to the best of
c. to the best in
d. to the worse in
31. I can testify ________ his good behaviour
a. to
b. of
c. for
d. into
32. I find it impossible to subscribe ________- your view
a. to
b. of
c. for
d. on
33. He trespassed_______ forbidden territory
a. into
b. of
c. on
d. against
34. He trespassed______ my time
a. on
b. against
c. into
d. of

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35. To attack unarmed nations is an offence ________ humanity

a. against
b. to
c. of
d. for
36. The accused was acquitted_______- the charge of murder
a. of
b. for
c. from
d. to
37. He was angry_______- the world because no one would give him food.
a. with
b. on
c. at
d. against
38. He has no rival _______ statesmanship
a. to
b. in
c. for
d. none of these
39. I request you not to take offence_________ my son’s rudeness
a. at
b. against
c. to
d. for
40. She sat______ her pet dog.
a. besides
b. beside
c. both A & B are correct
d. both A & B are incorrect

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ANSWERS

1.a 2.c 3.d 4.c 5.d 6.c 7.b 8.a 9.c 10.c

11.a 12.b 13.a 14.b 15.a 16.d 17.a 18.a 19.a 20.c

21.a 22.b 23.a 24.c 25.a 26.d 27.b 28.a 29.c 30.b

31.a 32.a 33.a 34.a 35.a 36.a 37.a 38.b 39.a 40.b