10"- 45" Bela Chae Fe Ma CAGSI Topic: Vocabulary Part 1. The phrase “Achilles’ hee!” means- (a) a strong point (b) a strong solution (c) a weak point (d) a permanent solution 2. He does not adhere___any principle. {a) by (b) in (c)at {d) to 3. Millennium is a period of __. (a) 100 year {b) 1000 year (c) 1 million year (4) 1 billion year 4. I cannot put up with him anymore. Here “put up with” means: (a) To protect (b) To terminate () To tolerate (d) To prevent 5, The synonym of “altitude” is- (a) height (b) width {c) length (d) depth 6. What may be considered courteous in one culture may be arrogant in another. Here the underlined word "arrogant" means- (a) rude (b) gracious (c) coarse (d) pretenious 7. Antonym for Adieu- (a) Farewell (b) Good bye (c) Hello (4) Valediction 8. A number of singers in a church is called- (a) Choir (b) Cast (c) Claque (d) Clump 9. Put the right word in the blank. “He reached the ___of his literary career.” (a) abattoir b) acme (c) admonish (4) abdicate 10. Identify the correctly spelt word. (a) Horroscope (b) Pneumonia (c) Occassion (d) Embarass English Moja Pagel11. Meteorology is related to- (a) concrete slabs (c) weather forecasting 12. The phrase ‘sine die’ means- (a) half-heartedly (c) fixed 13.Fill in the gap: Birds fly__ inthe sky. {a) random (c) ata stitch (b) motor vehicles (d) motor neurone disease (b) doubtfully d) uncertain b) at large (d) are long 14. Identify the correct synonym for the word ‘magnanimous’. (a) unkind (c) revengeful 15.Which gender is the word ‘orphan'? {a) neuter (c) common 16.A speech full of too many words i (a) a big speech (c) a verbose speech 17.The word 'to genuflect’ means- (a) to be genuine c) to bend the knee (b) generous (d) friendly (b) feminine (d) masculine (b) maiden speech (d) an unimportant speech (b) to reflect (d) to be flexible 18. Identify the word which is spelt incorrectly: (a) fluctuation (c) ocassion (b) remission (d) decision 19.What is the antonym for the word ‘deformation’? (a) distortion (c) wholeness 20.Words inscribed on a tomb is an- (b) contortion (4) disfigurement (a) epitome (b) epithet (c) episode d) epitaph 21, Identify the word that remains same in plural form: (a) deer (b) horse (c) elephant d) tiger 22. Which word is correct? (a) Furnitures (c) Sceneries 23. To doctor an animal means: {a) to treat it (c) to poison it 24, What is the meaning of "musk"? (a) a form of drama (c) a disguise 25.\dentify the correctly spelled one: (a) Caesarian (0) ciserian English Moja (b) Informations (d) Proceeds b) to sterilize it (d) to cure it (b) a face cover (d) a substance used in making perfume (b) caesarean (d) scissorian26. "Giving someone the cold shoulder" means- {a) to torture somebody (b) to harm someone (c) to appreciate someone d) to ignore somebody 27. \dentify the word that can be used as both singular and plural: (a) wood (b) issue (c) fish (d) light 28. Which one of the following is a common gender? (a) king b) sovereign (c) emperor (d) queen 29. Choose the word opposite in meaning to ‘terse’ (a) concise b) detailed (c) expressive (d) descriptive 30.What is the noun form of the word 'know'? (a) knowing b) knowledge (c) knowledgeable (d) known 31. 'Give somebody a piece of your mind’ means to (a) tell someone that you are very angry with them. (b) say exactly what you feel or think. (c) return or to help somebody return to a normal situation. (d) give somebody mental peace. 32. Identify the correct spelling: (a) questionaire (b) questionoir c) questionnaire (d) questionair 33, One whose attitude is 'eat, drink and be merry’ (a) materialistic b) epicurean (c) cynic (d) stoic 34,'Please write to me at the above address’. The word ‘above' in this sentence is a/an- (a) noun b) adjective (c) pronoun (d) adverb 35.In which sentence is the word “past” used as a preposition? (a) Tania was a wonderful singer, but she's past her prime. (b) Writing letters is a thing of the past (c) | look back on the past without regret (d) I called out to him as he ran past 36.The word ‘sibling’ means (a) a brother b) a brother or sister (cla sister (d) an infant 37. Fill in the blank: As she was talking, he suddenly broke____, saying, ‘That's a lie! (a) off (b) down {clin (d) into 38. Fill in the blank: You may go for a walk if you feel ___it. (a) like (b) about (c)on (d) for 39. Identify the word which is spelt incorrectly: (a) perseverance (b) convalescence (c) maintenance (d) consciencious English Moja Page [340.Someone who is capricious is- (a) easily irritated (b) wise and willing to cooperate (c) known for sudden changes in attitude or behavior (d) exceedingly conceited and arrogant 41. Which one of the following words is masculine (a) mare (b) pillow c) lad (d) pony 42. Aman whose wife has died is called a —~ (a) widow b) widower (c) spinster (d) bachelor 43. Which word is similar to “appal”? (a) deceive b) dismay (c) confuse (d) solicit 44, Which word means the opposite of “dearth”? (a) abundance (b) lack (c) poverty (d) shortage 45. Identify the word which remains the same in its plural form: (a) intention (b) mouse (c) aircraft (d) thesis 46. The saying ‘enough is enough’ is used when you want- (a) something to stop (b) something to continue until it's enough (c) something to continue (d) to tell instructions are clear 47. An extra message added at the end of a letter after it is signed is called (a) postscript {b) NB (c) corrigendum (4) RSVP 48. A person who believes that laws and governments are not necessary is known as — (a) 2 militant {b)a terrorist (c) an anarchist (d) an extremist 49. The word ‘florid’ indicates- (a) flower {b) flour (c) foliage (d) floor 50. Cricket is a kind of play. It is also a kind of __. (a) food (b) bird (0) flower d) insect 51. A soporific speech is likely to__. (a) be incomprehensible (b) appeal primarily to emotions (c) put one to sleep (d) stimulate action 52. Select the word with right spelling _. (a) Schizophrenia (b) Seizophrania (c) Scizophrenia (d) Schizophrania 53. Love for the whole world is called? (a) misogyny (b) misanthropy c) philanthropy (d) benevolence 54. When we want to mean a government by the richest class we use the term — (a) Oligarchy (b) Cryptocracy (c) Aristocracy (d) Plutocracy English Moja Pagela55. Hospitals___the sick (a) operate (b) admit (c) nurse (d) treat 56. The world ‘culinary’ is related to--- (a) printing (b) dress c) cooking (d) musical instrument 57. Panacea’ means- (a) pancreatic b) Cure all (c) gland (d) widespread disease 58. What is the plural number of ‘ovum! (a) ovams (b) ovumes ova (d) ovums 59. ‘Geriatrics’ is the branch of medicine concerned with the diseases and care of _. (a) old women (b) newly-weds (c) newborn babies (d) old people 60. What is the plural form of the word ‘louse’? (a) louses b) lice (c) lices (d) licess 61. Which word is closest in meaning to 'Franchise'? (a) utility (b) frankness (c) privilege (d) superficial 62. “Once in a blue moon” means- (a) always [b) very rareh (c) nearly (d) hourly 63. Choose the appropriate preposition in the blank of the following sentence: Eight men were concerned ___ the plot. (a) at (b) with (cin d) for 64. Which one is the correct antonym of ‘frugal’? (a) Extraordinary b) spendthr (c) economical (d) authentic, 65. Choose the meaning of the idiom- ‘Take the bull by the horns’ (a) To challenge the enemy with courage (b) Force the enemy to submit (c) Out of one's wit (d) Surrender before the enemy 66. The literary term ‘euphemism’ means- (a) vague idea b) in offensive expression ()a sonnet (d) wise saying 67. A speech of too many words is called- (a) A big speech (b) Maiden speech (c) An unimportant speech id) A verbose speech 68. The word 'Panegyric’ means- (a) Criticism (b) elaborate praise (c) curse (d) high sound English Moja Page|569. Select the correctly spelt word: (a) heterogeneous (b) hetarogeneous (c) hetrogeneous (d) hetroganeous 70. Which of the following words is in singular form? (a) formulae (b) agenda (c) oases d) radius 71. A chart was appended to the report. Here ‘appended’ means- (a) changed (b) removed c) joined (d) shortened 72. The new offer of job was alluring, Here ‘alluring’ means- (a) unexpected b) tempting (c) disappointing (d) ordinary 73. Complete the following sentence choosing the appropriate option: dogs, so- (a) watch out for falling animals. _(b) make sure you take an umbrella. (c) keep your pets inside. (d) keep the windows open. 74, The phrase ‘Achilles’ heel’ means: (a) A strong points b) A weak point (c)A permanent solution (d) A serious idea 75. Which is the nearest in meaning to ‘Proviso’: {a) Sanction (b) Substitute (c) Stipulation (d) Directive 76. Cassandra is a night owl, so she doesn’t usually get up until about: fa) 11. a.m (b) 11 p.m ()7a.m (d)7 p.m 77. Select the word that is the most closely opposite in meaning to the capil DELETERIOUS (a) toxic {b) spurious c) harmless (d) lethal 78. The repetition of beginning consonant sound is known as- (a) personification (b) onomatopoeia c) alliteration (d) rhyme. 79. What is a funny poem of five lines called? (a) Quartet b) Limerick (c) Sixtet (d) Haiku 80. The comparison of unlike things using the words like on as known to be_. (a) metaphor b) simile (c) alliteration (d) personification 81. NILG aa fq - (a) National Information Legal Guide (b) National Institute of Local Government (c) National Identity License Guide _(d) National Industrial League Group 82. Telephone : Cable::Radi (a) Microphone b) Wireless (c) Electricity (d) Wire 83, Find out the correct synonym of “TENUOUS”- (a) Vital b) Thin (c) Careful (d) Dangerous English Moja Pagel684, aT TAM war (a) Achievment (b) Acheivment c) Achievement (d) Acheivement 85. Professor Razak was a scholar__ repute. (a) in (b) of (c)after (d) by 86. John Smith is good—Mathematics. (Fill in the gap) fajat (b) it (lof (d) after 87. In English grammar, __ deals with formation of sentences. (a) Morphology (b) Etymology (c) Syntax (d) Semantics 88. He insisted __ there. the gap) (a) on my going (b) is to go (c) over going (d) to go 89. The idiom “A stitch in time saves nine” refers to the importance of- (a) saving lives b) timely action (c) saving time (d) time tailoring 90. What would be the right antonym for ‘initiative’? (a) apathy (b) indolence (c) enterprise (d) activity 91. The Climax of a plot is what happens __. (a) in the beginning (b) at the height (cat the end (d) in the confrontation 92. Give the antonym of the word ‘transitory’. (a) temporary b) permanent (c) transparent (d) short-lived 93. Verb of 'Number' is— (a) number (b) enumerate (c) numbering (d) numerical 94, “Venerate” Means— (a) defame (b) abuse (c) respect (d) accuse 95. “To do away with” means- (a) to repeat (b) to start (c) to get rid of (d) to drive off 96. He stopped his car__ when the light turned blue. (a) abruptly (b) equitably (c) ambiguously (d)incisively 97. What would be the right synonym for “initiative”? (a) Apathy (b) Indolence (c) Enterprise (d) Activity 98. Which of the following words can be used as a verb? (a) Mister b) Master (c) Mistress (d) Mastery English Moja Page|799. The film was directed in the directors usual__ style (a) Confusion b) Idiosyncratic (c) Personifying (d) Purifying 100. The “climax” of a plot is what happens- (a) in the beginning (b) at the end c) at the height (d) in the confrontation 101. Choose the pair of words that expresses a relationship similar to that of “Harm: Damage”- (a) Sweet : Sour b) Injure : incapacitate (c) Stout : Weak (d) Hook : Crook 102. In the 18th Century the Mughal Empire begun to - (a) discriminate b) disintegrate (c) differentiate (d) dislocate 103. “It is time to review the protocol on testing nuclear weapons”. Here the underlined word means- (a) Record of rules (b) Procedures (c) Summary of rules (d) Problems 104. Let us begin by looking at the minutes of the meeting. Here the underlined word means- (a) time record (b) time frame () written record (d) written analysis 105. The noise level in Dhaka city has increased exponentially. Here the underlined word means- (a) amazingly (b) shockingly (c) steadily d) rapidly 106. Women are too often __ by family commitments. (a) confused (b) controlled (c) contaminated (d) constrained 107. Class relations and societal conflict is the key understanding of - (a) Feminism (b) Formalism (c) Structuralism (d) Marxism 108. Societies living in the periphery are always ignored. Here the underlined word means- (a) offshore areas b) marginal areas (0) remote place (d) backward places 109. The idiom “A stitch in time saves nine”- refers the importance of - (a) saving lives b) timely action (c) saving time (d) time tailoring 110. Which is the correct sentence? (a) He insisted on seeing her (b) He insisted for seeing her (c) He insisted in seeing her (d) He insisted to be seeing 111. The phrase “nouveau riche” means- (a) Riche rich (b) Well off (c) New high class (d) New rich 112. What would be the best antonym of “hibernate”? (a) dormancy b) liveliness (c) sluggishness (d) democracy English Moja Pages113. Lunar eclipse occurs on- (a) A moonless day (c) A full moon day (b) A new moon day (d) A half-moon day 114. ‘Botany’ is to ‘plants’ as ‘Zoology’ is to__. (a) flowers (c) dear 115. Tiger : Zoology : : Mars : (a) Astrology (c) Crytology 116. ‘Maiden speech’ means- (a) Late speech (c) Final speech (b) trees (4) animals 'b) Astronomy (d) Telescopy (b) Early speech d) First speech 117. What is the masculine gender of “mare”? (a) Dog (c) Bear 118. N.B stands for- (a) Nonbearing (c) No bar (b) Mermaid d) Stallion (b) Note before (d) Nota bene 119. Some writer sink __ oblivion in course of time. {a) on (c) under 120. "Call to mind” means- (a) fantasize c) remember 121. "Pass away" means- (a) disappear (c) erase (b) from, d) into (b) attend (d) request b) die (d) fall 122. Pick the word that is synonymous with “authoritarian"- a) autocratic (c) elderly 123. The word "permi: (a) humble c) liberal 124. ‘The French’ refers to — (a) The French people (c) the French manners /e" implies to- (b) senior (d) potential (b) law-abiding (d) submissive (b) the French Language (d) the French society 125. If a person cannot stop taking drugs, he is — (a) attached to them c) addicted to them 126. The word “officialise” means — (a) plural number of official (c) plural number of offices 127. ‘Succumb’ means — (a) achieve (c) win English Moja (b) committed to them (d) devoted to them b) language used in offices (d) vague expressions, b) submit (d) conquer128. If a part of a speech or writing breaks the theme, it is called — (a) pomposity b) digression (c) exaggeration (d) anti-climax 129. The expression ‘take into account’ means (a) count numbers b) consider (c) think seriously (d) assess needs to be tested empirically’ means — (a) The test should be based on experience (b) The test should be based on idea (c) The test should be based on assumption (d) The test should be based on calculation 131. The idiom ‘put up with’ means — (a) stay together b) tolerate (c) keep trust, (d) protect 132. Choose the meaning of the given expression: "No news is good news" (a) Itis likely that we expect bad news (b) Itis likely to have bad news (c) Its likely that nothing bad has happened (4) It is unlikely that nothing bad has happened 133. Choose the meaning of the given expression: “A bird in hand is worth two in the bush.” {a) Take what you have got readily available rather than expecting better in the future (b) The seen is better than the unseen (c) Promises are better than actuals (d) It is no good beating about the bush 134, The sentence "Who would have thought Shylock was so unkind” expresses (a) hyperbole (b) interrogation (c) command (d) wonder 135, Synonym for "Extempore"— (a) Planned (b) Improvise (c) Impromptu (d) Immediate 136. Synonym for “Menacing”- (a) Encouraging b) Alarming (c) Promising (d) Auspicious 137. Choose the word/phrase that best retains the meaning of the underlined word/phrase in the given sentence- Despite being a brilliant scie1 he does not seem to get his ideas across. a) make his ideas understood (b) get his ideas down pat (c) summarize his ideas (d) put together his ideas 138. Choose the word/phrase that best retains the meaning of the selected word/phrase: What may be considered “courteous” in one culture may be arrogant in another. (a) flimsy (b) coarse c) gracious (d) friendly 139. Antonym for "Oblige” (a) Bind (b) Bother (c) Require d) Censure English Moja Page [10140. Antonym for "Cynical" (a) Pessimistic b) Gullible (c) Equivocal (d) Liberal 141. Choose the pair of words that expresses a relationship similar to that of the given pair: WORDS: WRITER (a) Lawas: Policeman b) Butter: baker (c) Chalk: black board (d) Joy: emotion 142. Choose the pair similar to the given pair: patron: Support (a) spouse: divorce (b) Artist: imitation (c) Counselor: advice (d) Restaurant: customer 143. Choose the similar relationships like given: Heart: Human (a) Wall::Brick (b) Hand::Child (0) Kitchen::House d) Engine::Car 144. To “raise ones brows” indicate- (a) annoyance b) disapproval (c) indifference (d) surprise 145. In each of the following questions, out of the given alternatives, choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the given word: Sporadic- (a) Consistent {b) Uniform (c) Frequent (d) Scattered 146. In each of the following questions, out of the given alternatives, choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the given word: Omnipotent- (a) Feeble b) Supreme (c) Impotent (d) Vulnerable 147. In each of the following questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word: Repeal- (a) Abolish b) Enact (c) Annul (d) Nullify 148. In each of the following questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word: Equity- (a) uprightness (b) justice (c) integrity {d) bias 149. In each of the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given word/sentence:- A formal composition or speech expressing high praise of somebody- (a) elegy {b) eulogy (c) caricature (d) exaggeration 150. The word ‘Shrug’ indicating doubt or indifference is associated with- (a) Shoulders (b) Head (c) Forehead (d) Eyebrows 151. He is quite___ in dealing with people. (a) unsubtle (b) imprudent (c) diplomatic (d) impolite 152. Choose the correctly spelt word: (a) Volantory (b) Volantary c) Voluntary (d) Voluntory English Moja Page (a1153. Choose the correctly spelt word: (a) Accilerate b) Accelerate (c) Accelerrate (d) Accilarate 154. Choose the correctly spelt word: (a) Tsunami (b) Sunami (c) Suname (d) Sunamce 155. While living in poverty, the poet had to_a great deal of sufferings. (a) see through b) put up with (0) pass by (d) fall back 156. ___ his earlier study, the Professor's new study indicates a general warning trend global weather. (a) In contrast of b)In contrast to (c) In contrast by (d) In contrast as 156. Only those who are not serious to their success work by___and start. (a) long odds (b) against time (c) every inch d) fits 157. To end in smoke- (a) To create fire (b) To go through suffering () To come to nothing (d) To see fire 158. Wordsworth introduced the readers _a new kind of poetry. (a) with (b) at (cto (d) by 159. In each of the following questions, out of the given alternatives, choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the given word: IMPROVEMENT- (a) Promotion (b) Advancement (c) Betterment (d) Preference 160. AMICABLE- {a) Interesting (b) Loving. (c) Affectionate d) Friendly 161. In each of the following questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word: LIABILITY- (a) Treasure (b) Debt (c) Assets (d) Property 162. In each of the following questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word: HATE- (a) Admire (b) Abhor () Concern (d) Loathe 163. In each of the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence: Assong embodying religious and sacred emotions- (a) Lyric (b) Ode ¢) Hymn (d) Ballad 164. In each of the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence: Time after twilight and before night __. (a) evening (b) dawn (c) dusk (d) eclipse English Moja Page (12165. Fill in the blanks in the following sentences by selecting the most appropriate alternative from among the four choices given: Parliamentary democracy demands discipline and __ to the rules. a) adherence (b) respectful (c) knowledge (d) awareness 166. Reason is the highest faculty _ on human by their creator. (a) entrusted (b) endowed (c) bestowed (d) conferfet 167. Each of the following idioms is followed by some alternatives. Choose the one which best expresses its meaning: To keep one's head- (a) to save oneself (b) to be self-respectful c) to keep calm (d) none of these 168. To put the cart before the horse- (a) to offer a person what he cannot eat (b) to force a person to do something (0) to raise obstacle d) to reverse the natural order of things 169. To read between the lines- (a) to concentrate (b) to suspect (0) to read carefully {d) to grasp the hidden meaning 170. Choose the correctly spelt word: (a) Superceed (b) Superseed (c) Supercede {d) Supersede 171, The horror movie scared them out of their- (a) wits (b) seats (c) lives (d) funds 172. The people who carry a coffin at a funeral are called- (a) Undertakers (b) Supporters (c) Pallbearers (d) Mourners 173. The bad news struck him like a bolt from the __. (a) sky (b) havens (¢) firmament d) blue 174. Your conduct admits __no excuse. (a)to (b) for (c)of (d) at 175. | shall not ___ the examination this year. (a) give b) appear at (c) sit (d) go for 176. They travelled to savar_. (a) on foot (b) by walking (c) on their feet (d) by foot 177. ‘Sky’ is to ‘bird’ as ‘water’ isto__. (a) feather b) fish (c) boat (d) lotus 178. "Good" is “bad” as “white” isto__. (a) dark b) black (c)grey (d) ebony English Moja Page (13179. “Botany” is to plants as “Zoology” is to__. (a) Flowers (b) Trees (c) Dear (4) Animals 180. The bad news struck him like a bolt from the_. (a) sky (b) heavens (0) firmament d) blue 181. When one is Pragmatic he is being _. (a) wasteful (b) productive (c) practical (d) fussy 182. Rizvi requested Rini___ telephone to attend the meeting. (a) over (b) through (c) with (d) by 183, The word ‘precedence’ means- (a) Example b) Priority (c) Elderly (d) Case 184. “To get along with” means- (a) To adjust (b) To accompany (c) To interest (d) To walk 185. ‘Light’ is to ‘dark’ as ‘cold! is to__. fa) hot (b) heat (c) cool (d) winter 186, The word ‘disinterested’ means __. {a) Lack of interest (b) Indifferent (c) Callous (d) Neutral 187. The word ‘electorate’ means- (a) Electron office b) A body of voters (c) Many electrons (d) Candidates 188. There is no alternative __ training. [a}to (b) for (c) than (d) of 189. A rocket flying to the moon does not need wings because- (a) It has no engine {b) Space has to much dust (c) Ithas no fuel id) Space is airless 190. Rubber is notable for its_. (a) Lightness (b) Heaviness (c) Elasticity (d) viscosity 191. The South pole is located in the _. (a) Arctic b) Antarctic (c) Antipodes (d) Occident 192. Tiger : Zoology : : Mars : (a) Astrology (b) Cryptology (c) Astronomy (d) Telescopy 193. Break : repair :: wound : (a) Heat (b) Hurt (c) Fix d) Plaster English Moja Page [aa194. Frightened : Scream : : Angry: (a) Cry (b) Shiver (c) Shout (d) Sheer 195. When they had their first child, they put __a large sum for his education. (a) aside (b) beside (c) outside (d) under 196. Fill in the gaps with the suitable word: To stay healthy we must have a balanced _. (a) diet (b) food (c) drink (d) environment 197. The rich should not look down ___ the poor. (a) at (b) for (c) towards id) upon 198. Every driver must be held __ his own actions. (a) responsible for (b) responsible to 6 (d) blamed for 199. “Through thick and thin” means- (a) under all conditions (b) to make thick and thin (c) not clear in understanding (d) of greate density 200. ‘Prior to’ means: (a) After b) Before (c) Immediately (d) During the period of 201. Nobody knocked him down, it was an_. (a) incident (b) occurrence (c) accident (d) event 202. Explain the meaning of- “Bring to pass” (a) Cause of destroy (b) Cause to happen (c) Cause to carry out (d) Cause to convince 203. What is the synonym of ‘Jovial?” (a) Jolly (b) Gay (c) Jealous (d) Happy 204, The word “bounty” is closest in meaning to- (a) Generosity (b) Familiar (c) Dividing line (d) Sympathy 205. The meaning of the word ‘obese’ (a) Very fat (b) Ugly (c) Tardy (d) Obnoxious 206. A person who writes about his own life writes- (a) A diary (b) A biography (¢) An autobiography (d) A chronicle 207. What will be correct preposition to complete the sentences? “I am not good __ translation.” (a) in (b) about (0) with (d)at 208. He had a__ headache. (a) strong (b) acute (c) serious d) bad English Moja Page [15209. Choose the correct preposition. My brother has no interest __ music. (a) for (b)in (c) with (d) at 210. Fill in the blank with the correct phrase: __ your shoes before entering the mosque. (a) Put on b) Put off (c) Put away (d) Put outs 211. Fill in the blank with correct preposition. He is devoid _ common sense. [alot (b) from (0) introduction (d)at 212. Choose the correct preposition. The police is looking __ the case. (a) after (b) on (c)up d) into 213. Choose the correct spelling. (a) Ascertain (b) Assertain (c) Ascertaiin (d) asartain 214. Choose the correct preposition: The tree has been blown __ by the storm. fa) away (b) up (c) off (d) out, 215. Identify the correct synonym for the word “Magnanimous” (a) Generous (b) Unkind (c) Revengeful (d) Friendly 216. Choose the right word to fill the blank. Two of the children have to sleep in one bed, but the other three have __ones. (a) different b) separate (c) complete (d) lonely 217. Choose the right word to fill the blank: The democratic party's candidate __ defeat in the small hours of the morning. (a) consented (b) agreed (c) accepted (d) granted 248. The proper function of the press is surely to___ the man in the street with facts. (a) equip (b) deliver (0) proffer d) provide 219. “Paediatric” relates to the treatment of: (a) Adults b) Children (c) Women (d) Old people 220. The word ecology is related to — (a) Demography (b) Pollution (c) Atmosphere (d) Environment 221. The correct spelling is— (a) Humorious b) Humorous (c) Humourous (d) Humurious 222. A pilgrims a person who undertakes a journey toa__. (a) mosque (b) new country c) holy place (d) bazaar 223. A person who writes about his own life writes - (a) a biography (b) a diary (c)a chronicle (d) an autobiograph’ English Moja Page [16224, What is the meaning of “White elephant”? (a) An elephant of white colour (c) A black marketer (b) A hoarder id) A very costly and troublesome possession 225. If we want concrete proof, we are looking for - (a) building materials (c) clear evidence (b) something to cover a path (d) a cement mixer 226, The lights have been blown __ by the strong wind: a) out (c) up 227. Maiden speech means- (a) Late speech (c) Final speech 228, Out and out means- (b) away (d) off (b) Early speech d) First speech (a) not at all (b) brave (c) thoroughly (d) whole heartedly 229. Stocking are ___ stocks. (a) long (b) small (c) big (d) short 230. Climate is a___ of the environment. (a) state (b) rank (c)size (d) situation 231. | finally killed the fly _ a rolled up newspaper. (a) by b) with (c) through (d) from 232. The man died __ over eating. (a) by (b) of (c) for (d) from 233, The expression ‘after one's own heart’ means..... (a) To be in low spirit (c) To one's own liking 234, What are you so angry _? (b) With complete devotion (d) To be in high spirit (a) about (b) at (c) with (d) for 235. The parents became extremely __ when their son had not returned by eleven, o'clock. (a) angry (b) annoyed (0) disturbed d) anxious 236. He knew it was a very __ operation, but he was determined to carry it out. (a) difficult (b) dangerous c) risky (d) troublesome 237. Misanthropist means __. (a) One who flirts with ladies (c) A hater of mankind (b) A person of narrow views (d) One who believe that God is in everything 238. First language means the __ language. (a) important (c) natural English Moja (b) main (d) official Page (a7239, The children were entrusted __ the care of their uncle. (a) with (b) for {cto (d) at 240. He parted __his friends in tears. (a) with b) from (c) against (d) beside 241. The expression ‘lingua franca’ means- (a) The common language (b) The first language (c) International language (d) The French language 242. Choose the correct meaning: He raised his eyebrow at my explanation, a) Show surprise or disapproval _(b) Show agreement (c) Show happiness (d) Show indifference 243. ‘Razzmatazz’ means- (a) A musical instrument (b) A well-planned programme c) A noisy activity (d) A musical activity 244, The antonym for ‘Recalcitrant' is- (a) compliant (b) passive (0) indifferent (d) careful 245. The synonym for 'Obdurate' is- (a) deceitful b) stubborn (c) sly (d) swindler 246. Which phrase contains words opposed to each other in meaning? (a) Hopes and aspirations (b) Heat and dust (¢) Reproduction and death (d) Emerged and advanced 247. | Find out the correct translation (7#m cate off ofS 8