Q1. Choose the most suitable idiom for the given situation.

Ravi has a strong desire to be in college hockey team this year and he is
working hard to gain such skills to fulfill his goal of life. He has clearly
made up his mind to achieve his target.
(a) Set sights on
(b) To move the goal posts
(c) To rise to the occasion
(d) To make the cut
Q2. Choose the most appropiate synonym of the underliened word in the given
sentence.
A gust of wind came abruptly and our sand castle toppled.
(a) blew out
(b) tumbled down
(c) turned up
(d) ran after
Q3. Choose the most appropiate one-word for the given group of words.
An ability to do several things at the same time.
(a) Unitasking
(b) Indictment
(c) Blasphemy
(d) Multitasking
Q4. Spot the error in the given sentence.
When I was at school I found my class teacher to be the best mentor as
she always have time to listen and guide.
(a) to be the best mentor
(b) as she always have time to listen and guide
(c) When I was at school
(d) I found my class teacher
Q5. Choose the most appropriate option to fill in the given blank.
I find that students nowadays are not interested in _______ letters by hand.
(a) righting
(b) rioting
(c) rating
(d) writing
Q6. Choose the appropriate passive voice for the given sentence.
The chef prepares the food in the kitchen.
(a) The food will be prepared by the chef in the kitchen.
(b) The food prepares by the chef in the kitchen.
(c) The food is preparing by the chef in the kitchen.
(d) The food is prepared by the chef in the kitchen.
Q7. Spot the error in the given sentence.
The need today is for both sides / to introspect and re-examine the issue
carefully / and resolve it amicably.
(a) to introspect and re-examine the issue carefully
(b) and resolve it amicably
(c) No error
(d) The need today is for both sides
Q8. Choose the most appropiate one-word for the given group of words.
Spoken or done without any previous thought or preparation
(a) Inaugural
(b) Extempore
(c) Initiative
(d) Maiden
Q9. Choose the incorrectly spelt word.
(a) Essence
(b) Aggregate
(c) Transmisible
(d) Assembly
Q10. Select the most appropriate idiom to fill in the blank.
I was going to mention it, but it _________.
(a) bore in mind
(b) slipped my mind
(c) changed my mind
 (d) brought to mind
Q11. Choose the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Behold
(a) Burden
(b) Fortunate
(c) Predict
(d) Look
Q12. Choose the most appropiate antonym of the given word.
Defunct
(a) Convoluted (b) Redundant
(c) Extant (d) Stoicism
Q13. Spot the error in the given sentence.
The teacher and her student was engaged in a discussion on the current
political crisis.
(a) was engaged
(b) on the current
(c) political crisis
(d) in a discussion
Q14. Choose the most appropiate antonym of the given word.
Brave
(a) Cowardly
(b) Cordial
(c) Courageous
(d) Elegant
Q15. Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the under lined
segment in the given sentence.
He made a mess of that bookcase he was supposed to be repairing.
(a) brought a dog’s breast
(b) made a clean breast
(c) made a pig’s ear
(d) had a butcher hook
Q16. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word ‘hindrance’ in the given
sentence and choose the correct option.
The refreshing breeze blew through the open window, bringing relief from
the summer heat.
(a) Refreshing
 (b) Bringing
(c) Blew
(d) Relief
Q17. Choose the most appropriate option to fill in the given blank.
Eshwar Chandra Vidyasagar fought hard against ________ practices which
affected Indian society of his time.
(a) many evil
(b) all evil
(c) most evil
(d) more evil
Q18. Choose the most appropiate one-word for the given group of words.
Someone who pretends to have certain moral standards while secretively
that person practices those very moral lapses.
(a) Actor
(b) Hypocrite
(c) Sinner
(d) Spy
Q19. Choose the incorrectly spelt word.
(a) Perceive
(b) Recognition
(c) Vaccum
(d) Shield
Q20. Select the most appropriate idiom or phrase to complete the given sentence.
I like her because she never likes to make ________.
(a) a drop in the bucket
(b) a quick buck
(c) a slap on the wrist
(d) a bed of roses
Q21. Identify from the given options the word most similar in meaning to the
underlined word according to the underlined word according to its meaning
in the following sentence.
He is a person who holds old fashioned opinions.
(a) obsolete
(b) antique
(c) ancient
(d) senior citizen
Q22. Choose the most appropiate one-word for the given group of words.
The compulsion to tell lies
(a) Mythomania
(b) Nymphomania
(c) Megalomania
(d) Pyromania
Q23. Choose the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Aggravate
(a) Enhance
(b) Mitigate
(c) Satisfy
(d) Annoy
Q24. Spot the error in the given sentence.
Every participant gave so outstanding performance that it became difficult
to choose the winner.
(a) Every participant gave
(b) so outstanding performance
(c) to choose the winner
(d) that it became difficult
Q25. Choose the most appropiate meaning of the given idiom.
A plum job
(a) A difficult job
(b) A rare job
(c) A job involving extensive travelling
(d) An easy and pleasant job
Q26. Choose the incorrectly spelt word.
(a) Omitted
(b) Retrospact
(c) Conscience
(d) Admission
Q27.Choose the most appropriate option to fill in the given blank.
The young one of a lion is called a ________.
(a) colt
(b) chick
(c) calf
 (d) cub
Q28. Choose the most appropiate one-word for the given group of words.
A disease prevalent in a community or a specific region at a specific time,
affecting a large area.
(a) Eradicate
(b) Epidemic
(c) Pandemic
(d) Endemic
Q29. Choose the most appropiate synonym of the underliened word in the given
sentence.
Ram was abandoned by his parents at a very early Age.
(a) Disgraced
(b) Loved
(c) Hated
(d) Left
Q30. Choose the most appropiate meaning of the given idiom.
Keep count of
(a) To act more politely
(b) To accept an invitation
(c) To remember a total
(d) To remind of a deadline
Q31. Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined word.
He uses one of the finest ingredients in his cooking.
(a) Mixtures
(b) Preparations
(c) Components
(d) Culinary
Q32. Choose the most appropiate antonym of the given word.
Contempt
(a) Regard
(b) Mockery
(c) Deny
(d) Immoral
Q33. Choose the most appropiate one-word for the given group of words.
Very attractive and easy to feel love for
(a) Adorable
 (b) Flamboyant
(c) Laudable
(d) Mysterious
Q34. Choose the incorrectly spelt word.
(a) Recommendation
(b) Priviledge
(c) Affiliate
(d) Parachute
Q35. Choose the most appropiate meaning of the given idiom.
Grasping at straws
(a) Trying to find the best way to compete with others when nothing you
choose is likely to work
(b) Trying to find some way to succeed when nothing you choose is likely
to work
(c) Trying to find some way to succeed when you see others are also doing
the same
(d) Trying to find manipulative ways to succeed
Q36. Choose the most appropiate antonym of the given word.
Credit
(a) Install
(b) Impute
(c) Debit
(d) Litigate
Q37. Spot the error in the given sentence.
Doctors say that home isolation is far more effective than hospitalise in
cases of mild infection.
(a) far more effective
(b) than hospitalise
(c) isolation is
(d) Doctors say that
Q38. Choose the most appropiate one-word for the given group of words.
To have a strong emotional effect on.
(a) To overwhelm
(b) To yield
(c) To smother
(d) To forfeit
Q39. Choose the most appropiate antonym of the given word.
Demolish
(a) Inferior
(b) Annihilate
(c) Fabricate
(d) Unmethodical
Q40. Choose the most appropiate meaning of the given idiom.
You cannot throw dust into my eyes.
(a) hurt me
(b) terrify me
(c) abuse me
(d) mislead or deceive me

Cloze Test
The challenge in Madras high court to the Emergency-era shifting of
education from state list to concurrent list (1) _______ a futile exercise in
turning back the clock. Forty-six years have passed (2) _______ the 42
Constitution Amendment Act. In this period, the education sector has seen
far too many changes, and most can’t be (3) _______ . For instance, a
common national medical test now allows students the ease of appearing
for just one examination instead of multiple ones conducted by each state.
States still enjoy (4) _______ to operate their own universities, schools and
education syllabus. Private sector is also flourishing in education. And the
policy tinkering at all levels goes on. UGC is restructuring UG, PG and
doctoral programmes. States are trying out clustering of schools, closing
down smaller schools. Instruction in English seems to have lost favour at
the Centre, even though society is (5) _______ headed in the opposite
direction. But the moot point is no one entity can claim complete control.
It is a diverse ecosystem. Far more important issues than locating
education in the Constitution are at stake.
Q41. a) is b) were c) had d) have
Q42. a) since b) from c) for d) as
Q43. a) reversed b) turned c) backed d) returned
Q44. a) suitable b) suitability c) flexibility d) flexible
Q45. a) suddenly b) irrevocably c) irrelevant d) irrevocable

Unseen Passage
 Read the passage and answer the questions that follow.
A fact that draws our attention is that, according to his position in life, an
extravagant man is either admired or loathed. A successful business man
does nothing to increase his popularity by being prudent with his money. A
person who is wealthy is expected to lead a luxurious life and to be lavish
with his hospitality. If he is not so, he is considered mean, and his
reputation in business may even suffer in consequence. The paradox
remains that he had not been careful with his money in the first place; he
would never have achieved his present wealth. Among the low income group,
a different set of values exists. The young clerk, who makes his wife a
present of a new dress when he has not paid his house rent, is condemned
as extravagant. Carefulness with money to the point of meanness is
applauded as a virtue. Nothing in his life is considered more worthy than
paying his bills. The ideal wife for such a man separates her housekeeping
money into joyless little piles – so much for rent, for food, for the children’s
shoes, she is able to face the milkman with equanimity every month,
satisfied with her economizing ways , and never knows the guilt of buying
something she can’t really afford . As for myself, I fall neither of these
categories. If I have money to spare I can be extravagant, but when, as is
usually the case, I am hard up and then I am the meanest man imaginable.
Q46. Select the antonym of ‘loathed’ as used in the passage.
a) cursed
b) shunned
c) adored
d) despised
Q47. Which of these is NOT true?
a) People who lead a luxurious life are expected to entertain lavishly.
b) A low-income person is considered worthy if he pays bills on time.
c) The author is at liberty to be extravagant at all times.
d) The rich amass wealth by spending money economically
Q48. The word ‘equanimity’ in the passage means
a) tranquillity
b) frustration
c) anxiety
d) agitation
Q49. If a successful businessman is judicious with his money
a) his business flourishes
b) his reputation suffers
c) his popularity rises
d) his prestige improves
Q50. Which of these can be inferred from the passage?
a) Extravagance is applauded in some and condemned in others.
b) Wealthy people are stingy as far as philanthropy is concerned.
c) For the wealthy, prudence with money is considered a virtue.
d) People who have a meagre income are expected to be spendthrifts

Answer Key
1-A 2-B 3-D 4-B 5-D 6-D 7-C 8-B 9-C 10-B
11-D 12-C 13-A 14-A 15-C 16-D 17-A 18-B 19-C 20-B
21-A 22-A 23-D 24-B 25-D 26-B 27-D 28-B 29-D 30-C
31-C 32-A 33-A 34-B 35-A 36-C 37-B 38-A 39-C 40-D
41-A 42-A 43-A 44-C 45-B 46-C 47-C 48-A 49-B 50-A

Solution
Q1. (A) Set sights on is correct idiom for the given group of words.
➢ Set sights on: to decide to achieve something, or to have an ambition
for something and try hard to get it.
➢ To move the goal posts: to change the rules while someone is trying to
do something in order to make it more difficult for them.
➢ To rise to the occasion: perform better than usual in response to a
special situation or event.
➢ To make the cut: equal or better a required score, thus avoiding
elimination from the last two rounds of a four-round tournament.
Q2. (B) Tumbled down is correct synonym of the given word that means to
fall down; to collapse.
➢ Toppled: to become less steady and fall down.
➢ Blew out: If a flame blows out or you blow it out, it stops burning when
a person or the wind blows on it:
➢ Turned up: to appear or come to light unexpectedly or after being lost.
Q3. (D) Multitasking is correct one-word for the given group of words.
➢ Unitasking: The practice of focusing on one task at a time.
➢ Indictment: A written paper that officially accuses somebody of a
crime.
➢ Blasphemy: an insult that shows disrespect or contempt for a deity,
sacred object, or something inviolable.
Q4. (B) use ‘had’ In place of ‘Have’ to make the sentence grammatically
correct.
Q7. (C) This sentence is grammatically correct.
Q8. (B) Extempore is correct one-word for the given group of words.
Q9. (C) Incorrect spelling is Transmisible, Correct spelling is Transmissible
that means (of a disease or trait) able to be passed on from one person or
organism to another.
➢ Essence: the basic nature of something, a substance with special
qualities, and perfume.
Q10. (B) Sliped my mind is correct idiom to fill in the blank.
➢ Bore in mind: To be mindful of or consider something.
Q11. (D) Look is correct synonym of the given word.
Q12. (C) Extant is correct antonym of the given word that means still in
existence; surviving.
➢ Defunct: No longer in existence, functioning, or living.
➢ Redundant: Something is unnecessary or could be left out.
➢ Stoicism: Teaches the development of self-control as a means of
overcoming destructive emotions;
➢ Convoluted: Very complicated and difficult to understand.
Q13. (A) Use ‘Were’ in place of ‘Was’
Q14. (A) Cowardly is correct antonym of the given word.
➢ Cordial: Pleasant and friendly
➢ Courageous: Having or showing courage.
Q15. (C) Made a pig’s ear is correct idiom to substitute the underlined segment
of the sentnece.
➢ Make a pig’s ear: To do something badly, wrongly, or awkwardly:
➢ Made a clean breast: To speak honestly and openly about something
that was previously kept secret or lied about.
➢ Brought a dog’s breast: A complete mess, mish-mash, hodgepodge, or
something that has been done very badly.
➢ Had a butcher hook: To have a look at or for something.
Q16. (D) Relief is correct antonym of the given word that means the feeling that
you have when something unpleasant stops or becomes less strong.
➢ Hindrance: a person or thing that slows down or interferes with the
progress of someone or something.
Q18. (B) Hypocrite is correct one-word for the given group of words.
➢ Sinner: someone who has broken a moral or religious law.
➢ Spy: someone who gathers information about a person, organization, or
country, usually in secret, to support national security.
Q19. (C) Incorrect spelling is Vaccum, correct one is Vacuum that means a
space that is empty of matter or air.
Q20. (B) A quick buck is correct idiom to fill in the given blank.
➢ A quick buck: money that is earned or gotten quickly, often by doing
something dishonest or illegal.
➢ A drop in the bucket: a very small amount compared with what is needed
or expected.
➢ A slap on the wrist: A light punishment or warning.
Q21. (A) Obsolete is correct synonym of the given word.
➢ Old fashioned: usual in the past but not now
➢ Antique: something is old, often valuable, and belongs to an earlier
period, style, or fashion.
Q22. (A) Mythomania is correct one-word for the given group of words.
➢ Nymphomania: uncontrollable or excessive sexual desire in a woman.
➢ Megalomania: a mental disorder or condition in which a person has an
exaggerated belief in their own power or importance
➢ Pyromania: An obsessive desire to set fire to things.
Q23. (D) Annoy is correct synonym of the given word.
➢ Aggravate: To make something worse or more serious.
➢ Mitigate: To make something less severe, harmful, or painful.
Q24. (B) use ‘Such an outstanding performance’ in place of ‘So outstanding
performance’ to make the sentence grammatically correct.
Q25. (D) An easy and pleasant job
Q26. (B) Incorrect spelling is Retrospact, Correct spelling is Retrospect that means
a survey or review of a past course of events or period of time.
➢ Conscience: the part of your mind that tells you if what you are doing is right
or wrong.
Q28. (B) Epidemic is correct one word for the given group of words.
➢ Pandemic: an epidemic of an infectious disease that has spread across
a large region, for instance multiple continents or worldwide, affecting
a substantial number of individuals.
➢ Endemic: (often used about a disease or problem) regularly found in a
particular place or among a particular group of people and difficult to
get rid of.
Q29. (D) Left is correct synonym of the given word.
 ➢ Abandon: To leave somebody/something that you are responsible for,
usually permanently.
➢ Disgraced: having lost people's respect because of bad behaviour that
has been made public:
Q30. (C) To remember a total is correct meaning of the given idiom.
Q31. (C) Components is correct ingredients of the given word that means one of
several parts of which something is made
➢ Ingredients: the substances that make up a mixture, or component, of
something.
➢ Culinary: connected with cooking.
Q32. (A) Regard is correct antonym of the given word.
➢ Contempt: the feeling that somebody/something does not deserve any
respect or is without value
➢ Mockery: comments or actions that are intended to make
somebody/something seem ridiculous
Q33. (A) Adorable is correct one-word for the given group of words.
➢ Flamboyant: (used about a person) acting in a loud, confident way that
attracts attention.
➢ Laudable: Deserving to be appreciated, praised or admired
Q34. (B) Incorrect spelling is ‘Priviledge’ correct spelling is ‘Privilege’ a special right
or advantage that only one person or group has.
Affiliate: to connect an organization to a larger organization
Q35. (A) Trying to find some way to succeed when nothing you choose is likely
to work is correct one.
➢ Grasping at straws: to be willing to try anything to improve a difficult
or unsatisfactory situation, even if it has little chance of success.
Q36. (C) Debit is correct antonym of the given word.
➢ Impute: represent (something, especially something undesirable) as
being done or possessed by someone; attribute.
➢ Litigate: to take legal action in a court of law.
Q37. (B) use ‘Hospitalization’ in place of ‘Hospitalise’
Q38. (A) To overwhelm is correct one-word for the given group of words.
➢ To yield: to produce or provide crops, profits or results
➢ To smother: to kill somebody by covering his/her face so that he/she
cannot breathe
➢ To forefeit: to lose something or have something taken away from you,
usually because you have done something wrong
Q39. (C) Fabricate is correct antonym of the given word that means to invent
something false in order to deceive people.
➢ Annihilate: To destroy or defeat somebody/something completely.
➢ Fabricate: To make, build, or construct something.
➢ Unmethodical: Not orderly and systematic.
Q40. (D) Mislead or deceive me is correct meaning of the given idiom.
Q41. (a) The blank can be filled with "is" to create a grammatically correct and
meaningful sentence.
In this sentence, "is" serves as the linking verb connecting the subject
("The challenge") to the complement ("a futile exercise in turning back
the clock").
This usage helps convey the idea that the challenge is being described as
a futile exercise.
Q42. (a) The word "since" is used to indicate the starting point of a specified
period of time.
In the given sentence, "since" is used to convey that the 46 years have
elapsed starting from the time of the 42nd Constitution Amendment Act.
It helps establish a temporal relationship between the two events and
denotes the duration of time that has passed since the mentioned
constitutional amendment.
Q43. (a) The term "reversed" in this context suggests that the changes that
have occurred in the education sector are difficult or impossible to
undo.
"Reversed" means to change the direction, order, position, result, etc. of
something to its opposite. (किसी चीज़ िी दिशा, क्रम, स्थिति, परिणाम आदि िो उसिे
विपिीि में बिलना)

• It implies that the transformations or developments are significant and

have altered the state of the education sector in a way that cannot easily
be turned back.
Q44. (C) In this context, "flexibility" implies that states have the freedom or
adaptability to make decisions and choices regarding the operation of
their universities, schools, and education syllabus. (िाज्यों िो अपने
विश्िविद्यालयों, थिूलों औि शशक्षा पाठ्यक्रम िे संचालन िे संबंध में तनणणय लेने औि
वििल्प चुनने िी थििंत्रिा या अनि
ु ू लनशीलिा है )
 • It suggests that there is room for variation and adjustment in how each
state manages its educational institutions and curriculum, allowing for
a certain degree of autonomy.
Q45. (b) In this context, "irrevocably" indicates that the direction society is
taking, likely in favor of instruction in English, is permanent and cannot
be reversed or changed.
• "Irrevocably" means in a way that cannot be changed, reversed, or
recovered. (अटल रूप से, अपरिििणनीय रूप से)

It emphasizes the irreversibility of the societal shift despite the current

trend at the Centre.