Match the following phrases/idioms given under Column A with their meanings under Column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below : Column A Column B (a) to cash in on 1. tell me what you are thinking about (b) as good as gold 2. a very slim chance (c) a chance in a million 3. to take advantage (d) a penny for your thoughts 4. very well behaved
3 4 2 1✔X
3 1 4 2✔X
4 1 2 3✔X
2 4 3 1✔X
2/50
Match the following phrasal verbs with their meanings : Column A Column B (a) Look after 1. Wear (b) Put on 2. Take care of (c) Keep on 3. Cancelled (d) Called off 4. Continue
2 1 4 3✔X
2 1 3 4✔X
1 2 3 4✔X
4 1 3 2✔X
3/50
Match the. following words and phrases in Column A with their meaning in Column B. Column A Column B (a) on account of 1. in the middle of (b) in the midst of 2. to put up with (c) to bear with 3. to get used to (d) to be accustomed to 4. owing to
1 2 3 4✔X
4 2 1 3✔X
4 1 2 3✔X
3 1 2 4✔X
4/50
Match the phrasal verbs given in Column A with their meanings given in Column B. Column A Column B (a) get on 1. keep for future use (b) give in 2. continue to resist (c) stand out 3. yield (d) lay by 4. cope with
3 2 4 1✔X
2 1 3 4✔X
4 3 2 1✔X
1 4 3 2✔X
5/50
Blend the following words and select the correct codes given below. Column A Column B (a) Lecture 1. Broadcast (b) Technology 2. Music (c) News 3. Wizard (d) Pop 4. Demonstration
3 1 4 2✔X
2 4 3 1✔X
4 3 1 2✔X
1 4 2 3✔X
6/50
Choose the correct meaning of the words under Column Band select the code containing the answer Column A Column B (a) rumour 1. hit (b) pelted 2. false story (c) regime 3. flattering (d) oily 4. rule
2 1 4 3✔X
2 3 4 1✔X
2 1 3 4✔X
1 3 4 2✔X
7/50
In the world’s broad field ,of battle, In the bivouac of life. What is the meaning of the phrase “Bivouac of life”?
A simple temporary stay in this world✔X
A permanent peaceful life in this world✔X
A pitiable life in this world✔X
A grand palace in this world✔X
8/50
“Neighbour gave prizes for the best back stabber and double crosser of the week, and most passionate hater”. Pick out a suitable word from the extract which means ‘one who hits from behind’
Passionate hater✔X
Double crosser✔X
Back stabber✔X
neighbourhoods✔X
9/50
Match the following words in Column A with their meanings in Column B and select the correct answer from the codes given : Column A Column B (a) alms 1. untidy (b) popular 2. splendid (c) ragged 3. offerings (d) amazing 4. well known
1 2 4 3✔X
3 4 2 1✔X
3 4 1 2✔X
2 1 3 4✔X
10/50
Match the following phrases in Column A with their meaning in Column B : A Phrases B Meaning (a) to take a new turn 1. deprived of (b) bereft of 2. to begin a new course (c) due to 3. irrespective of (d) in spite of 4. reason
2 1 4 3✔X
1 2 4 3✔X
3 4 2 1✔X
4 3 1 2✔X
11/50
Match the words in Column A with its meanings in Column B Column A Column B (a) mutiny 1. violent attack (b) onslaught 2. Useless (c) defy 3. rebel (d) ammunition 4. disobey (e) futile 5. weapons
3 1 4 5 2✔X
3 1 4 5 2✔X
2 3 1 4 5✔X
5 3 2 1 4✔X
12/50
Choose the correct word from the options given : The manager melted on hearing the news.
became liquid✔X
gradually appeared✔X
gradually disappeared✔X
became sympathetic✔X
13/50
What does the word ‘seclusion’ mean?
being together✔X
being united✔X
being alone✔X
being partial✔X
14/50
Match the following words in Column A with their meanings in Column B : Column A Column B (a) Sacred 1. spend wastefully (b) Dignity 2. tempting (c) Enticing 3. pride (d) Squander 4. divine
1 2 4 3✔X
4 1 3 2✔X
2 1 4 3✔X
1 3 2 4✔X
15/50
Fill in the blanks with suitable phrasal verb : We could go ice skating in Shimla —— the weather is good.
even though✔X
as soon as✔X
provided that✔X
soon after✔X
16/50
Choose the phrase that is closest to the meaning of the word given in italics : The Summer temperature soars past 107°F in South Tamilnadu.
runs forward✔X
grows over✔X
increases to✔X
flies high✔X
17/50
Match the following words given in ‘Column A’ with their meanings given in ‘Column B’ : Column A Column B (a) mutiny 1. disobey (b) onslaught 2. weapons (c) defy 3. useless (d) futile 4. violent attack
4 3 1 2✔X
2 4 1 3✔X
1 3 4 2✔X
3 4 2 1✔X
18/50
Match the following words and phrases given m Column A with their meanings in Column B Phrases Meaning (a) put on 1. demolish (b) take up 2. leave (c) pull down 3. study (d) check out 4. wear
3 1 4 2✔X
4 3 1 2✔X
4 2 1 3✔X
3 1 2 4✔X
19/50
Match the words in Column A with relevant meanings in Column B Column A Column B (a) Stooping 1. Expressing pain or regret (b) Drooping 2. Bending forward (c) Droning 3. Closing due to tiredness (d) Moaning 4. Making a continuous low sound
2 4 3 1✔X
2 1 3 4✔X
1 3 4 2✔X
2 3 4 1✔X
20/50
Match the following words with their meaning and select the answer from the codes given: Column A Column B (a) Stew 1. Driving or chasing away (b) Shooing 2. A dish of meat cooked slowly (c) Hauls back 3. A small seed (d) Lentil 4. Pulls back
2 4 1 3✔X
1 4 2 3✔X
2 1 4 3✔X
3 4 1 2✔X
21/50
Match the following phrases with their meanings and select the answer from the codes given below : Phrases Meanings (a) come back to 1. to lead to a final result (b) come down to 2. to climb (c) come along 3. to return to (d) come up 4. to go with someone
3 4 2 1✔X
3 1 4 2✔X
4 3 1 2✔X
2 4 1 3✔X
22/50
Match the following words with the suitable meaning and mark the correct code given below: Column A Column B (a) Stooping 1. Making continuous low. sound (b) Drooping 2. Expression of pain (c) Droning 3. Closing due to tiredness (d) Moaning 4. Bending forward
4 3 1 2✔X
3 1 2 4✔X
2 1 3 4✔X
4 2 1 3✔X
23/50
Hughie was wonderfully good looking with his crisp brown hair, his clear cut profile and his grey eyes. In the given passage the word profile means
outline of the face✔X
dejected✔X
untidy✔X
skill✔X
24/50
Claustrophobia means the fear of
Heights✔X
Water✔X
Confined place✔X
Isolation✔X
25/50
Which of the following is incorrectly paired?
On account of — deprived of✔X
To take a new turn — to begin a new course✔X
In the midst of — in the middle of✔X
To bear with — to put up with✔X
26/50
…………. is a room in a private house for sitting or entertaining visitors.
Kitchen✔X
Rest room✔X
Parlour✔X
Dining room✔X
27/50
Match the phrasal verbs in column ‘A’ with the meaning in column ‘B’ : Column A Column B (a) Callon 1. cancel (b) Call in 2. require (e) Call upon 3. summon (d) Call off 4. visit
4 3 2 1✔X
1 3 4 2✔X
4 1 2 3✔X
3 2 1 4✔X
28/50
Select the correct option to complete the sentence : Ornithologists refer to people——-.
who study eyes✔X
who study culture✔X
who study fossil✔X
who study birds✔X
29/50
The attainment of a developed status by 2020 does not mean that we can then rest on our laurels. In this context, the synonym of the word ‘Laurels’ is——
Failures✔X
Rewards✔X
Wealth✔X
Appreciation✔X
30/50
Read the passage and answer the question that follows : Failure is simply the means of finding out what will not work so that it can be eliminated in the search for what will work. The word ‘eliminated’ means
Included✔X
Considered✔X
Excluded✔X
Destroyed✔X
31/50
Foreign word” : On the eve of her friend’s departure to the states Ragavi bid her “Adieu” “Adieu” means—— Choose the correct answer from the options given below
Good luck✔X
Good bye✔X
Good day✔X
Good night✔X
32/50
Taking Someone’s ideas and using them as if they are one’s own is called——
Communalism✔X
Criticism✔X
Plagiarism✔X
Socialism✔X
33/50
Choose the correct Synonym of the underlined word from the options given below : They reflect the munificence of the Cholas.
paucity✔X
miserliness✔X
atrocity✔X
generosity✔X
34/50
In the line, “Good luck is round the corner’, “round the corner” means
in the corner of your house✔X
just waiting to happen✔X
near the corner✔X
cornered✔X
35/50
In “you gotta be dead first”. “gotta” means
will✔X
have got to✔X
got✔X
get out to✔X
36/50
Match the words/phrases under Column A with their meanings under Column B and select the correct code from the options given : Column A Column B (a) on account of 1. to get used to (b) in the midst of 2. to tolerate (c) to be accustomed to 3. in the middle of (d) to bear with 4. owing to
4 3 1 2✔X
3 4 1 2✔X
4 3 2 1✔X
4 2 1 3✔X
37/50
Match the words and phrases given in Column A with their meanings in Column B: Column A Column B (a) Power to inspire 1. Composure (b) Calm manner 2. Sneer (c) Contemptuous smile 3. Charisma (d) Range of skills 4. Versatality
3 1 4 2✔X
3 2 1 4✔X
4 3 2 1✔X
2 1 4 3✔X
38/50
“Imagine if your precious nose is sandwiched in between your toes” What does the word “sandwiched” mean here?
Become like a food item✔X
Trapped✔X
Replaced✔X
Pressed between two things✔X
39/50
The ozone gas that acts like a canopy, protecting you from the harmful ultra violet rays of the Sun is depleting. Identify the option closest in meaning to the underlined word :
a preventive medicine✔X
a damage-control system✔X
an overhanging shelter✔X
a storehouse of gases✔X
40/50
Match the following idiomatic expressions under column A with their core meaning under Column B Choose the right code: Column A Column B (a) I can ride a motor cycle 1. Asking for permission (b) No one can be right all the time 2. Theoretical possibility (c) Can I use your mobile phone, please? 3. Ability (d) Anyone can make mistakes 4. Possibility
3 4 1 2✔X
1 3 2 4✔X
4 3 1 2✔X
2 1 4 3✔X
41/50
Find out the meaning of the underlined word in the following lines from Sonnet No. 116 : “Let me not to the marriage of true minds Admit Impediments …….
Obstacles✔X
Victory✔X
Success✔X
Happiness✔X
42/50
“The present seems all dreary The future very grim“. The Underlined words mean …….. and …….. respectively.
confusing and dark✔X
dear and lovely✔X
boring and sad✔X
damp and weak✔X
43/50
Choose the option with the right meaning of the idiom given below : In the pink of one’s health
to be extremely happy✔X
complete surprise✔X
extremely healthy✔X
painting the place pink✔X
44/50
Select the correct answer for the question from the options given below : Looking quickly over a section of the text to get a general idea of the meaning is referred to ………..
Scanning✔X
Note making✔X
Skimming✔X
Summarising✔X
45/50
The fear of heights is known as—–
hydrophobia✔X
acrophobia✔X
claustrophobia✔X
xenophobia✔X
46/50
Match the following phrase with their meaning and select the answer from the codes given below: Phrases Meaning (a) give in 1. return or relinquish (b) give up 2. move back (c) get on 3. yield (d) get back 4. cope with
3 4 1 2✔X
2 3 4 1✔X
4 2 3 1✔X
3 1 4 2✔X
47/50
As he was ambitious, I slew him. Here slew means
killed✔X
praised✔X
encouraged✔X
induced✔X
48/50
Match the following words and phrases given in column A with their meanings in column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below : Column A Column B (a) call for 1. take care of (b) break for 2. improve (c) pick up 3. start suddenly (d) look after 4. demand
3 4 1 2✔X
4 2 3 1✔X
4 3 2 1✔X
2 4 3 1✔X
49/50
Even as a young girl she preferred to sketch and paint airplanes. Out of the four given contexts select the most accurate for the underlined word
My sister was delighted to take up medical profession✔X
Gandhiji followed non violence✔X
The culprit chose the wrong way to make money✔X
I enjoyed playing cricket✔X
50/50
Match the words under Column A with their equivalent meanings from Column B Column A Column B (a) Breeding Haunts 1. Travellers (b) Well defined 2. Chirping (c) Twittering 3. Clearly defined (d) Voyagers 4. Nesting places
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