XII ENGLISH – ONE MARKS

Choose the appropriate synonyms of the underlined words.

1. And very soon this trolley was commandeered by an intrepid crew of two a driver and a mechanic.
a. boisterous b. weak c. bold and daring d. cowardly
2. I scraped the ice off the gauges and was relieved to find out ……
a. rubbed b. removed c. added d. deleted
3. My interest was again provoked by their remarkable demeanour.
a. definition b. conduct c. defense d. diminutive
Choose the appropriate antonyms of the underlined words.
4. In some countries teapots are fitted with little dangling baskets.
a. hanging b. steady c. limping d. flagging
5. It means that in order that liberties of all may be preserved.
a. provided b. destroyed c. presumed d. maintained
6. When he expounded on the neem tree, Appa looked at him with round eyed astonishment.
a. jumped b. explained c. confused d. claimed
7. Identify the correct combination of the word “free hit”.
a. noun + noun b. adjective + verb c. preposition + verb d. verb + noun
8. Form a new word by adding a suitable prefix to the root word “_____efficient”
a. ir b. dis c. un d. in
9. Which of the following is the right expansion of CA?
a. Chief Accountant b. Central Accountant
c. Chief Army d. Chartered Accountant
10. Choose the clipped form of the word “Omnibus”.
a. Omni b. bus c. minibus d. ombus
11. ----------- you lend me your pen? (modal verb)
a. can b. will c. could d. should
12. Choose the correct question tag for the following
He lost all his money in gambling, ------------?
a. didn‟t he b. did he c. does he d. doesn‟t he
13. Fill in the blanks with most suitable phrase preposition.
---------------- you don‟t receive the information within two days, call this number.
a. In case b. In the event of c. In spite of d. because of
14. Velu grew tired after the match. (identify the pattern)
a. SVO b. SVCA c. SVIODO d. SVOC
15. Fill in the blanks with a suitable relative pronoun for the following sentences.
Subramaniya Bharathi ----------------- poems kindled patriotic fervour died poor.
a. who b. where c. how d. whose
16. There was a blast ------------- Karachi airport.
a. out of b. at c. of d. in
17. I had -------------- friends in Chennai so I moved to Vellore. (Complete the blanks with suitable
determiners)
a. none b. few c. a few d. neither
18. Choose the meaning of the idiom,” thrash around”.
a. a move about restlessly b. un compromising
c. deprived of d. have a personal cause
19. The prime minister cannot depend on the opposite party‟s support. (Replace the underlined word
with a suitable phrasal verb)
a. bank up b. bank on c. bank in d. bank over
20. Choose the polite alternative word for the underlined word in the following sentence.
I saw a disabled man.
a. gifted b. handicapped c. dyslexic d. physically challenged
1. Choose the correct American English word for Bin.
a. trash can b. dust bin c. basket d. tin
2. Fear of height is known as ------------
a. Hydrophobia b. Gynophobia
c. Acrophobia d. Heightophobia
3. Choose the meaning of the foreign word “Pro forma”
a. cover b. form c. statement d. money
4. Choose the right combination for the blended word mechatronics.
a. machine + electronics b. mechanics + electronics
c. mega + electronics d. machine + electronics
5. Choose the appropriate syllabification for the given word “disability”
a. dis-a-bi-li-ty b. dis-abi-li-ty
c. di-sab-ili-ty d. di-sa-bi-li-ty
6. What is the singular for termini.
a. terminae b. termine c. terminus d. termini
7. Cow is ---------- useful animal. (suitable article)
a. a b. an c. the d. no article
8. Choose the noun form of expected.
a. expectation b. expect c. expedition d. expected
9. Choose the correct tense form.
Where ----------- your last holidays?
a. do you spend b. did you spend
c. you spend d. did you spent
10. Choose the correct verb form.
Neither Lekha nor Leela -------------- been selected.
a. has b. have c. is d. are

Choose the appropriate synonyms of the underlined words.

1. One is liable to put in too much milk.
a. likely b. certain c. eager d. forced
2. A reasonable consideration for the rights or feelings of others is the foundation of social conduct.
a. thought b. scrutiny c. regarding d. relating
3. The trolley was commandeered by an intrepid crew.
a. gallant b. timid c. happy d. sad
Choose the appropriate antonyms of the underlined words.
4. China tea has virtues which are not to be despised.
a. disliked b. hated c. liked d. accepted
5. I imagined that our destinations would be humble.
a. weak b. yielding c. mild d. proud
6. In those days, they didn‟t have sophisticated surgery.
a. modern b. primitive c. advanced d. none of these
7. Fill in the blanks with the suitable phrase preposition choosing from the options.
Our teacher always acts ---------- her students.
a. On account of b. in favour of c. in spite of d. instead of
8. Choose he suitable linker from the options to fill in the blank.
-------- she can drive, she prefers to travel by bus.
a. although b. because c. if d. unless
9. Replace the underlined idiom with its suitable meaning from the options.
How can anyone make both ends meet with just Rs. 2000 a month?
a. Join both ends b. arrange for a party
c. manage with the money d. account for the meeting
10. Fill in the blank choosing the right word from two .
Dr. Abdul Kalam was an ---------- (eminent/ imminent) scientist.
11. Choose the suitable question tag and complete the sentence.
She rarely comes to the company -------------?
a. does she b. doesn‟t she c. don‟t she d. will she
12. Identify the sentence pattern of the following from the options.
I have the same dagger.
a. SVO b. SVIODO c. SVC d. SVAC
13. Choose the meaning of the foreign word in the sentence.
Mona Lisa is Leonardo Da Vinci‟s Magnum opus.
a. an extra ordinary b. an amazing feat
c. a wonderful achievement d. a great artist work
14. Choose the mono- syllabic word.
a. agriculture b. today c. school d. elephant
15. Substitute the phrasal verb in the sentence with a single word.
You should go through the instructions carefully before you fill in the form.
a. study b. read c. listen d. watch
16. Choose the correct combination for the compound word „snow drop‟.
a. adjective + adverb b noun + verb
c. verb + adjective d. noun + adjective
17. Fill in the blanks with the suitable modal auxiliary.
Thou -------- not steal.
a. can b. shall c. have to d. would
18. What is the singular form of fungi?
a. funguae b. fungus c. fungal d. fungae
19. Fill in the suitable determiner.
-------------- of my students have become doctors.
a. many b. any c. some d. most
20. Choose the meaning of the word “Genetics”.
a. study of beauty b. study of money and coins
c. study of building d. study of genes
1. Choose the correct British English word for American English word “Primary School”.
a. Kinder Garten School b. Play school
c. Elementary school d. Kids school
2. Choose the suitable meaning for the Idiom found in the following sentence.
a. Practical b. theoretical c. religious d. unique
3. Choose the correct spelling of the word from the options given below.
a. secretry b. secretary c. secretery d. secratory
4. Choose the clipped word for „bridge room‟.
a. bride b. groom c. bridge d. room
5. Sheela has been working in Madurai - 1995.
a. for b. from c. since d. to
6. Replace the underlined word choosing the most appropriate phrasal verb.
He extinguished the lamp.
a. put off b. put down c. put in d. put out
7. Choose the correct plural form of the word offspring.
a. offsprings b. offspring
c. offspringes d. offspringess
8. You ------------ report before 10 am.
a. ought to b. dare to c. used to d. need to
9. Please, bring me a glass of water, -----------?
a. would you b. shall we c. need you d. may you
10. Choose the right expansion “NOC”.
a. National Optical Company b. Name of the company
c. No Objection Certificate d. Nation Oriented Company
Choose the appropriate synonyms of the underlined words.
1. One is liable to put in too much milk.
a. likely b. certain c. eager d. responsible
2. A few people from the house of bereavement stood outside.
a. rejoice b. celebration c. grief d. happiness
3. ------ he had a malignant tumour of the bone.
a. harmful b. curable c. benign d. mild
Choose the appropriate antonyms of the underlined words.
4. What is important is what you have left.
a. significant b. vibrant c. famous d. unimportant
5. ------- which are not to be despised.
a. hated b. liked c. disliked d. defeated
6. They were childish enough, and in many ways quite artless.
a. cunning b. innocent c. guileless d. blameless
7. Form the new word by adding a suitable prefix to the root word popular.
a. mis b. in c. dis d. un
8. Choose the word that can be placed after star to form a compound word.
a. use b. pen c. hotel d. van
9. Choose the clipped form of the word bridegroom.
a. bride b. groom c. bridal d. groomy
10. Choose the American English word for post man.
a. mailer man b. mail c. sender d. mail man
11. Choose the blended form of web + log.
a. blog b. log c. vlog d. clog
12. Choose the monosyllabic word from the given option.
a. bank b. pencil c. potato d. simultaneous
13. Choose the appropriate question tag for the following statement.
My father rarely speaks with me, -----------?
a. doesn‟t he b. don‟t he c. didn‟t he d. does he
14. Paediatrician is ---------
a. one who treats the diseases of children b. one who treats the diseases of adults
c. one who treats the diseases of women d. one who treats the diseases of pets
15. Choose the word that has been spelt correctly from the options given.
a. awefully b. awfully c. awefuly d. awfuly
16. Identify the sentence pattern of the following sentence.
Vishva played cricket forcefully at the stadium yesterday.
a. SVOAAA b. SVOCAA c. SVCAAA d. SVIODOAA
17. Choose the suitable meaning for the idiom “Take it with a pinch of salt”.
a. Don‟t believe completely b. believe completely
c. credulously d. trustfully
18. Fill in the blanks with suitable relative pronoun.
Emily, ------------ is a teacher, also works as a social activist.
a. who b. where c. which d. whom
19. What is the full form of AIMS.
a. All India Institute of Medical Services b. All India Institute of Medical Sciences
c. All India Institute of Medical Surveillance d. All India Institute of Medical Surgeon
20. Substitute the following word for the phrasal verb „Put up with‟.
a. postpone b. tolerate c. extinguish d. wear
Choose the appropriate synonyms of the underlined words.
1. No more humps to tantalize us with hopes of success.
(a) taunt (b) delight (c) provide (d) cause
2. Individual liberty would have become social anarchy.
(a) Lawfulness (b) legality (c) lawlessness (d) orderliness
3. ......... but there is not much stimulation in it.
(a) strength (b) encouragement (c) weakness (d) eagerness
Choose the appropriate antonyms of the underlined words.
4. I could scarcely believe my eyes.
(a) sufficiently (b) barely (c) narrowly (d) hardly
5. I experienced not only agony and fear but also anger.
(a) pain (b) comfort (c) insult (d) fortitude
6. The result would be that Piccadilly Circus would be a maelstrom that you would never cross at all.
(a) harmony (b) chaos (c) clear (d) storm
7. Choose the blended form of “heliport”.
(a) helicopter + port (b) helicopter + bus port
(c) copter + port (d) helicopter + air port
8. Choose the right definition for the given term “genocide”.
(a) killing of a race (b) killing of a child
(c) killing of a God or a divine being (d) killing of a monster
9. Choose the meaning of the idiom.
We waited for the dust to settle before talking to the farmers on strike.
(a) wait for a solution (b) wait for a situation to become clear
(c) wait for a situation to take action (d) wait aimlessly
10. Choose the correct combination for the compound word „upkeep‟
(a) Noun + Adjective (b) Adverb + Noun
(c) Adverb + Verb (d) Verb + Noun
11. Choose the American English word for “sweets”.
(a) candies (b) toffees (c) cookies (d) chokkies
12. Form a new word by adding a suitable prefix to the root word „code‟.
(a) in (b) re (c) un (d) de
13. Choose the most appropriate conjunction / connector and complete the sentence.
Take an umbrella ………… it rains.
(a) since (b) and (c) in case (d) in case of
14. Choose the correct polite word for the underlined word below.
The children went to the loo.
(a) living room (b) rest room (c) drawing room (d) lavatory
15. Choose the correct plural form of the word „bureau‟.
(a) bureau (b) bureaues (c) bureaux (d) bureauess
16. Replace the underlined word choosing the most appropriate phrasal verb.
He extinguished the lamp.
(a) put off (b) put down (c) put in (d) put out
17. Choose the appropriate preposition and complete the sentence.
The competition will commence ………… Monday.
(a) for (b) to (c) from (d) on
18. Complete the following sentence with the most appropriate marginal modal.
You .............. report before 10 AM.
(a) ought to (b) dare to (c) used to (d) need to
19. Choose the most appropriate question tag for the following sentence.
He seldom goes to the park .........?.
(a) did he (b) does he (c) did not he (d) doesn‟t he
20. Choose the appropriate pattern of the following sentence.
Raju painted the walls green.
(a) SVOA (b) SVOC (c) SVIODO (d) SVAA
Choose the appropriate synonyms of the underlined words.
1. I have to accommodate the interests of others.
a. reject b. decline c. accomplish d. fit in with
2. Both Nicola and Jacopo were very brisk at their business.
a. Swift b. suitable c. slow d. dull
3. In the hospital the boys commandeered an unattended trolley.
a. ordered b. compared c. Hijacked d. Parked
Choose the appropriate antonyms of the underlined words.
4. He had a malignant tumour of the bone.
a. dangerous b. mild c. benign d. magnetic
5. One does not feel wise, braver, or more optimistic.
a. opportunistic b. cheerful c. realistic d. pessimistic
6. Fortuitously a guest visited our house.
a. luckily b. peacefully c. unfortunately d. happily
7. Replace the underlined idiom with its suitable meaning.
Please understand that your parents are working hard to make both the ends meet.
a. A sudden unexpected event b. To be the most powerful
c. Manage one‟s expenses within one‟s income d. To protect oneself from difficulty
8. Replace the underlined word with the polite form of expression (euphemistic) by choosing the options given
below. My mother is a housewife.
a. home queen b. home manager c. home leader d. home maker
9. The word numismatics is the study of
a. money, coins and medals b. principles of beauty
c. speech sounds d. processing data for storage
10. Replace the underlined phrasal verb with its suitable meaning.
When Roshan was walking along the road she came upon her old friend.
a. support b. meeting unexpectedly c. refusing d. flying above
11. Choose the correct british English equivalent for the American word side walk.
a. pull over b. pavement c. subway d. elevator
12. Fill in the blank with a suitable prepositional phrase.
------------- many obstacles, the student studies well.
a. because b. in the event of c. in spite of d. in favour of
13. Choose the appropriate linker or connective and complete the sentence.
You cannot participate in the competition, -------------- you register your name.
a. If b. though c. as d. unless
14. Choose the suitable collocation for the blank.
An illiterate is the one who doesn‟t know how to ----------- a language.
a. pros and cons b. sooner or later c. culture and tradition d. read and write
15. Choose the correct portmanteau (blended word) of the following. Glory + victory
a. victorious glory b. gloryful victory c. glorious victory d. victory glory
16. Choose the appropriate preposition of the following from the options.
There is usually a garden --------- a bungalow.
a. on b. beside c. between d. in front of
17. Choose the correct prefix form the options for the word patient.
a. unpatient b. impatient c. mispatient d. illpatient
18. Choose the correct question tag for the following.
I am a very honest and humble being.
a. Aren‟t I? b. Ain‟t I? c. Am I not?
19. The suitable expansion of the acronym FIFA is
a. Federation Internationale de Football Association b. Football International Federation Association
c. Federation of Indian Football Association d. Football Federation Indian Association
20. Choose the appropriate quasi modal verb to fill in the blank.
How ----------- you open my bag?
a. can b. will c. dare d. need
1. Replace the underlined word with a suitable phrasal verb.
The police are investigating the case.
a. look for b. look at c. look into d. look through
2. Choose the suitable meaning of the idiom found in the following sentence.
When asked to reconsider his decision, he put his foot down.
a. accepted b. refused c. felt happy d. grew angry
3. Form a derivative by adding the right prefix to the word argue.
a. contra b. counter c. bi d. pre
4. Choose the correct plural form of calf.
a. calfs b. calve c. calves d. calf
5. Choose the correct word.
You are -------- to write the NEET.
a. industrial b. illegible c. eligible d. judicial
6. Choose the correct combination for the blended word paradroop.
a. Para + troop b. Paramedical +troop
c. Parachute + troop d. Parable + troop
7. Choose the appropriate phrases and complete the following sentence.
-------------- his popularity, he cannot be considered as a great actor.
a. in stead of b. in spite of
c. owing to d. in case of
8. The government offers funds to support elite athletes in this country.
a. urban b. rural c. the best d. uneducated
9. Choose the correct syllabication of the word psychology.
a. psy-cho-lo-gy b. psy-chol-o-gy
c. p-sy-cho-lo-gy d. psy-chol-o-gy
10. How ------------ you leave the classroom in such a mess? (suitable modal verb)
a. ought b. need c. used d. could
Choose the appropriate synonyms of the underlined words.
1. They are childish enough and in many ways artless.
a. selfless b. artistic c. guileless d. foolish
2. One is liable to put in too much milk.
a. likely b. responsible c. eager d. certain
3. This trolley was commandeered by an intrepid crew of two.
a. gallant b. timid c. happy d. sad
Choose the appropriate antonyms of the underlined words.
4. Nicola was glaring at his brother in vexation.
a. confusion b. anger c. surprise d. happy agreement
5. China tea has virtues, which are not to be despised.
a. disliked b. hated c. liked d. accepted
6. Suffering ennobles you, makes you a better person.
a. flatters b. humiliates c. honours d. exalts
Choose the correct answer for each of the following from the options given.
7. Choose the right word that can be placed after ship to form a compound word.
a. deck b. wreck c. break d. cabin
8. Choose the correct expansion of the abbreviation ASIS.
a. Austria Secret Intelligence Service b. Australian Society Intelligence Service
c. Austria Society Intelligence Service d. Australian Secret Intelligence Service
9. Choose the meaning of the foreign word rapport.
a. For this situation for a special purpose b. Saying good bye and wishing good luck
c. Close relationship with good understanding
d. A payment made as a favour
10. Choose the right combination for the blended word workaholic.
a. Work + alcoholic b. Worker + alcoholic
c. Worker + alcohol d. Work + alcohol
11. Choose the clipped word for Graduate.
a. grate b. grad c. grade d. gradu
12. Fear of being in public place is called --------------
a. agoraphobia b. bromidrophobia c. phasmophobia d. melophobia
13. Form a derivative by adding the right prefix to the word existence.
a. un b. co c. sub d. de
14. Fill in the blanks with the suitable relative pronoun.
The gallery on -------------- the people were sitting suddenly gave way.
a. Whose b. Which c. Who d. that
15. Fill in the blanks with a suitable preposition.
The river flows ---------------- two banks.
a. below b. beside c. beneath d. between
16. Choose the correct question tag for the following statement.
Something has gone wrong in the circuit, ------------?
a. has it b. isn‟t it c. hasn‟t it d. doesn‟t it
17. Choose the suitable meaning of the idiom found in the following sentences.
He had the whip hand over other members of the cabinet.
a. to be the most powerful b. to be cleaned
c. to be morally strong d. to be neat
18. Choose the right euphemism for the word deaf.
a. soft listener b. orally challenged
c. hearing impaired d. aurally defective
19. Choose the correct sentence pattern of the following.
The company chairperson promised them better salary.
a. SVOC b. SVOA c. SVIODO d. SVOCA
20. Choose the right word to replace the phrasal verb in the following sentence.
On hearing the shocking news, the woman passed out.
a. trembled b. wailed c. perspired d. fainted
Choose the appropriate synonyms of the underlined words.
1. Just as we thought our chuckles has subsided.
a. diminished b. increased c. completed d. submerged
2. Over our down clothing we donned our windproof.
a. removed b. threw away c. showed d. put on
3. The traffic policeman is the symbol not of tyranny.
a. chaos b.autocracy c. diarchy d. oligarchy
Choose the appropriate antonyms of the underlined words.
4. He greeted me with his usual smile and banter.
a. flattery b. small talk c. chitchat d. repartee
5. We scrambled cautiously over the rock reverse.
a. carelessly b. caringly c. piteously d. carefully
6. We choose to be odd.
a. queer b. strange c. stately d. orderly
Choose the correct answer for each of the following from the options given.
7. Newspaper is a compound word of ---------
a. gerund+ noun b. participle + noun c. noun + noun d. noun + verb
8. Choose the proper derivative for “admit”.
a. deadmit b. admitless c. admition d. admission
9. Choose the correct expansion of “PSU”.
a. Public Sector Unit b. Public Service Union
c. Public Solution Unit d. People Service Union
10. Choose the right combination of the blended word “Wi- fi”.
a. Wind + fibre b. Wireless + fidelity
 c. Wind + finale d. Wind + fict
11. Choose the clipped form of “Influenza”.
a. Influ b. flu c. fluence d. fluza
12. Choose the disyllabic word from the following.
a. atrocity b. military c. defeat d. century
13. Choose the American English Word for break time.
a. prayer time b. interval c. recess d. lunch time
14. Find out the plural form of Louse.
a. lice b. louses c. lousee c louises
15. Choose the meaning of the foreign word pandal.
a. temporary shed b. another self
c. according to value d. mother university
16. Choose the right meaning of the phrasal verb run away.
a. pass over b. escape c. meet by chance d. post pone
17. Choose the suitable meaning for the idiom found in the following sentence.
The speaker gave a bird‟s eye view of the political condition of the country.
a. a general view b. a biased view c. a personal view d. a detailed view
18. One who called as lover of books is called -------------
a. book worms b. bibliophile c. extensive reader d. intensive reader
19. Identify the sentence pattern of the following sentence.
The cricketers played the match in broad daylight.
a. SVOC b. SVAA c. SVOA d. SVAO
20. Fill in the blank with suitable preposition.
----------- danger, they communicate very well with each other.
a. in b. at c. by d. on
1. Choose the expanded form of NAAC.
a. National Assessment and Accounts Council
b. National Assessment and Accreditation Council
c. National Accounts and Accreditation Company
d. National Accounts and Assessment Council
2. Choose the meaning of the foreign word.
Ramesh has a black belt in Karate.
a. fighting with one hand and leg
b. fighting with weapons
c. fighting with stick
d. fighting with fear
3. Choose the clipped form of “Perambulator”.
a. pram b. peram c. ramtor d. rambal
4. Identify the correct sentence pattern.
Rani is a nurse.
a. SVA b. SVO c. SVC d. SVOC
5. Choose the correct question tag.
Nobody has arrived yet, ------------?
a. hasn‟t they b. have they
c. don‟t they d. won‟t they
6. choose the di – syllabic word.
a. coloring b. scarcely c. steep d. doubt
7. Fill in the blanks with a suitable relative pronoun.
This is the boy ------------- I saved last month.
a. who b. which c. where d. whom
8. Choose the correct answer.
I ------------- drink coffee when I was young.
a. can b. could c. must d. would
9. Fill in the blank with appropriate article.
How -------------- pages did you read?
a. few b. each c. some d. many
10. Write the correct tense.
I was angry that I -------------- such a mistake.
a. will make b. would make
c. made d. was made
Choose the appropriate synonyms of the underlined words.
1. As we made the rounds, my interest was again provoked by their remarkable demeanour.
a. mannerism b. gesture c. identity d. appearance
2. There is also the mysterious social etiquette surrounding the teapot.
a. manners b. rudeness c. crucial d. vital
3. suffering ennobles you – makes you a better person.
a. demeans b. elevates c. delivers d. destroys
Choose the appropriate antonyms of the underlined words.
4. We scrambled cautiously over the rocktraverse…
a. seriously b. carefully c. carelessly d. attentively
5. It was on our chair that they had propped up the eminent person.
a. famous b. unknown c. senior d. respected
6. Unfortunately we are much more conscious of the imperfections of others in this respect than of our own.
a. luckily b. lamentably c. surprisingly d. sadly
7. Choose the meaning of the idiom “on the ropes”.
a. state of hopeful b. state of near victory c. state of cheerful d. state of near defeat
8. Replace the underline word with its polite form of expression.
Accidental deaths are increased now a days.
a. collapsed life b. collateral damage c. lives taken d. passed away
9. Choose the word from the options given to form a compound word with partly.
a. lashes b. clock c. dark d. full
10. Choose the American English Word for “trolley”.
a. Vehicle b. Cycle c. Scootey d. Cart
11. Fill in the blanks with the most suitable prepositional phrase.
We were planning to order food ------------
a. in the break b. during the break c. with the break d. by the break
12. Choose the appropriate linker and complete the sentence.
This is ------------------- it must be done.
a. What b. how c. while d. which
13. Choose the correct word from the options given below and complete the sentence.
She has been debilitated by -------------
a. disentry b. desentry c. dysentery d. dyscentry
14. Replace the underlined word with a suitable phrasal verb.
A car stopped beside us.
a. carry off b. called off c. drew up d. gave in
15. Choose the word with correct spelling.
a. conscience b. foreign c. atheletics d. neccessary
16. Choose the expanded form of IELTS.
a. Indian English Language Testing System
b. International English Literature Testing System
c. International English Language Testing System
d. Indian English Language Testing scheme
17. Choose the proper derivative for “fertile”
a. fertility b. fertilement c. disfertile d. irfertail
18. Choose the appropriate questions tag and complete the sentence.
Don‟t ever meddle with my papers, ------------?
a. will you b. won‟t you c. shall you d. shan‟t you
19. Identify the sentence pattern of the following.
My father suddenly fell ill lastnight
 a. SVOAA b. SAVCA c. SVIODOA d. SAVOA
20. Identify the tetrasyllabic word of the following.
a. laboratory b. compassion c. eradicate d. caravan

Choose the appropriate synonyms of the underlined words.

1. They were childish enough, and in many ways quite artless.
a. innocent b. humble c. playful d. generous
2. My gloomy thoughts probably stem from an accident. I had a few years ago.
a. sensible b. mixed c. sorrowful d. profound
3. …..he was sitting in splendour on his chair.
(a) excitement (b) magnificence (c) satisfaction (d) hesitation
Choose the appropriate antonyms of the underlined words.
4. One does not feel wiser, braver or more optimistic.
(a) opportunistic (b) systematic (b) realistic (d) pessimistic
5. ................ and set ourselves to the task of safely descending the ridge.
(a) proceeding (b) ascending (b) treading (d) expanding
6. ……….. and with no small peril to herself.
(a) worth (b) safety (b) profit (d) delight
7. Replace the underlined idiom with its suitable meaning.
Do the Math before investing your savings on this business venture.
(a) Think carefully (b) Calculate properly (c) Share equally (d) Work confidently
8. Replace the underlined word with a polite form of expression.
It is our duty to take care of the old.
(a) aged weaklings (b) senior citizens (b) elderly folks (d) infirm beings
9. Choose the correct American English equivalent for the British English word. 'windscreen'
(a) windshield (b) wind sail (c) wind sheet (d) wind glass
10. Fill in the blank with the suitable prepositional phrase.
All the delegates attended the conference ------------- heavy rains.
(a) in case of (b) in spite of (c) in favour of (d) in the event of
11. Choose the appropriate linker and complete the sentence.
The children were very tired; ------------- they went to bed early last night.
(a) otherwise (b) therefore (c) because (d) though
12. Replace the underlined word with a suitable phrasal verb.
The selection committee rejected your application.
(a) turned out (b) turned against (c) turned down (d) turned up
13. Choose the tetra-syllabic word from the following.
(a) equipment (b) apparatus (c) insolence (d) universe
14. Identify the correct blended form of 'binary + digit'.
(a) bid (b) bit (b) bind (d) bigit
15. Replace the clipped word in the following sentence with its unclipped form.
We always save the scanned copies of the important documents in a floppy disc.
(a) diskette (b) discotheque (c) discourse (d) disclaimer
16. Choose the right expansion of the abbreviation DCP.
(a) District Controller of Police (b) Director of Convoy Police
(c) Department of Civil Police (d) Deputy Commissioner of Police
17. Choose the appropriate question tag and complete the sentence.
Vivek played some greatshots today, ----------?
(a) doesn't he (b) hadn't he (c) didn't he (d) won't he
18. Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition. I shall be back here ------- three hours.
(a) since (b) over (c) within (d) across
19 Choose the noun that cannot form a verb using the prefix 'en '.
(a) circle (b) danger (b) slave (d) friend
20 Choose the word that has been spelt wrongly.
(a) secretary (b) vengence (c) demeanour (d) avalanche

Choose the appropriate synonyms of the underlined words.

1. Suffering seems so cruelly prevalent in the world today.
a. common b. regular c. deep d. rare
2. ------------- that they only drink it in order to be warmed and stimulated.
a. admired b. motivated c. comforted d. welcomed
3. No more humps to tantalise us.
a. encourage b. tease c. disturb d. improve
Choose the appropriate antonyms of the underlined words.
4. I imagined that our destinations would be some humble dwellings.
a. meek b. yielding c. mild d. proud
5. From here the ridge narrowed to a knife edge.
a. neared b. bettered c. broadened d. shortened
6. A few people from the house of bereavement stood outside.
a. happiness b. carnival c. grief d. war
7. Choose the unclipped form of fax.
a. facsimile b. forex c. fear of axe d. forensic
8. Choose the correct expansion of the abbreviation ROFL.
a. River Over Flow b. Right or False
c. Rolling of the Floor Laughing d. Repeat Once and Fail
9. Form a new word by adding a suitable suffix to the root word „dark‟.
a. – some b. – ful c. – ly d. – ness
10. Choose the correct combination for the blended word Technowizard.
a. Technology + wizard b. Technical + wizard
c. Technique + wizard d. Technology + wise standard
11. Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below.
After a dismal show in the recent polls, he planned to ------------- politics.
a. quite b. quiet c. quit d. kite
12. Choose the word that is spelt correctly.
a. awefully b. awfully c. awefuly d. awfuly
13. Choose the tetrasyllabic word from the following.
a. celebration b. adjustment c. complement d. language
14. Replace the phrasal verb in the sentence with the suitable single word.
The time to check out is 12.00 pm.
a. pay the bill while leaving b. arrive and register at hotel
c. go away for a vacation d. mark attendance
15. Choose the suitable option to pair with the word half to form a compound word.
a. risk b. side c. mark d. way
16. Choose the most appropriate preposition from the options.
I was crossing the street with my wife ……. a lovely meal.
a. after b. with c. at d. from
17. Select the appropriate question tag from the options below.
Neither of the openers played well, -------?
a. have they b. don‟t they c. didn‟t they d. did they
18. Choose the appropriate combination for the compound word ice fall.
a. adjective + noun b. noun + adjective c. noun + verb d. verb + verb
19. Choose the meaning of the given idiom appropriately.
Finally, I break the ice with some casual remarks
a) to help one b. make people relaxed c. make one speak d. make all laugh
20. Choose the appropriate relative pronoun for the sentence given below.
Vinisha ----------- designed mobile solar ironing cart was honoured by the Swedish government.
a. who b. that c. whom d. whose
Choose the appropriate synonyms of the underlined words.
1. Yet, gazing at the two little figures, with their brown skins, tangled hair and earnest eyes, we felt
ourselves strangely attracted
a. bright b. gloomy c. serious d. small
2. Something basic that was full of solace for me.
a. comfort b. pain c. attraction d. hope
3. The sub – judge was a little portly.
a. sticky b. stocky c. struck d. portable
Choose the appropriate antonyms of the underlined words.
4. China tea has virtues which are not to be despised nowadays.
a. vices b. merits c. qualities d. demerits
5. ------------ it was turning more into grim struggle.
a. terrible b. cheerful c. barren d. fertile
6. We may be wise or ridiculous …
a. serious b. laughable c. getting rid of d. escape
7. Choose the correct expansion of the abbreviation DTP.
a. Department of Top Printing b. Department of Trade Protocol
c. Desk Top Printing d. Desk Top Publishing
8. Choose the word from the options given to form a compound word with „life‟.
a. length b. love c. long d. sweet
9. Form a new word by adding a suitable prefix to the base word „visible‟.
a. re b. in c. non d. un
10. Replace the underlined idiom with its suitable meaning.
The mall is round the corner.
a. in the farthest end b. near the junction
c. at a short distance d. around the traffic circle
11. Add a suitable question tag to the following.
Let‟s go for a movie this weekend, ………..?
a. let we b. shouldn‟t we c. won‟t we d. shall we
12. Choose the correct meaning of the phrasal verb from the options given below.
You can bank on him to get the job done quickly.
a. get money b. depend on c. not relied on d. to expect
13. Substitute the underlined word with the appropriate polite alternate.
This watch is very cheap.
a. low b. inferior c. depreciate d. economical
14. Choose the correct preposition for the following.
The boys had leaped --------- the car.
a. with b. in c. from d. over
15. One who prefers traditional values to a sudden social change is called ---------
a. traditionalist b. conservative c. non – conformist d. primitive
16. Choose the right combination for the blended word „paratroops‟.
a. paramedical + troop b. parachute + troops
c. para + armytroop d. paranormal + troops
17. Choose the correct combination of the compound word „cross fire‟
a. noun + verb b. noun + adjective c. verb + noun d. adverb + adjective
18. Choose the American English word for „pavement‟.
a. sideroad b. subway c. sidewalk d. single way
19. Choose the correct word from the options given below and complete the sentence.
It‟s --------------- a brilliant move.
a. quite b. quiet c. quit d. kite
20. Choose the correct article to fill in the blanks.
Hard work is ------------- key to success.
a. a b. an c. the d. some
Choose the appropriate synonyms of the underlined words.
1. And very soon this trolley was commandeered by an intrepid crew of two a driver and a mechanic.
a. boisterous b. weak c. bold and daring d. cowardly
2. I scraped the ice off the gauges and was relieved to find out ……
a. rubbed b. removed c. added d. deleted
3. My interest was again provoked by their remarkable demeanour.
a. definition b. conduct c. defense d. diminutive
Choose the appropriate antonyms of the underlined words.
4. In some countries teapots are fitted with little dangling baskets.
a. hanging b. steady c. limping d. flagging
5. It means that in order that liberties of all may be preserved.
a. provided b. destroyed c. presumed d. maintained
6. When he expounded on the neem tree, Appa looked at him with round eyed astonishment.
a. jumped b. explained c. confused d. claimed
7. Identify the correct combination of the word “free hit”.
a. noun + noun b. adjective + verb c. preposition + verb d. verb + noun
8. Form a new word by adding a suitable prefix to the root word “_____efficient”
a. ir b. dis c. un d. in
9. Which of the following is the right expansion of CA?
a. Chief Accountant b. Central Accountant
c. Chief Army d. Chartered Accountant
10. Choose the clipped form of the word “Omnibus”.
a. Omni b. bus c. minibus d. ombus
11. ----------- you lend me your pen? (modal verb)
a. can b. will c. could d. should
12. Choose the correct question tag for the following
He lost all his money in gambling, ------------?
a. didn‟t he b. did he c. does he d. doesn‟t he
13. Fill in the blanks with most suitable phrase preposition.
---------------- you don‟t receive the information within two days, call this number.
a. In case b. In the event of c. In spite of d. because of
14. Velu grew tired after the match. (identify the pattern)
a. SVO b. SVCA c. SVIODO d. SVOC
15. Fill in the blanks with a suitable relative pronoun for the following sentences.
Subramaniya Bharathi ----------------- poems kindled patriotic fervour died poor.
a. who b. where c. how d. whose
16. There was a blast ------------- Karachi airport.
a. out of b. at c. of d. in
17. I had -------------- friends in Chennai so I moved to Vellore. (Complete the blanks with suitable
determiners)
a. none b. few c. a few d. neither
18. Choose the meaning of the idiom,” thrash around”.
a. a move about restlessly b. un compromising
c. deprived of d. have a personal cause
19. The prime minister cannot depend on the opposite party‟s support. (Replace the underlined word with
a suitable phrasal verb)
a. bank up b. bank on c. bank in d. bank over
20. Choose the polite alternative word for the underlined word in the following sentence.
I saw a disabled man.
a. gifted b. handicapped c. dyslexic d. physically challenged
Choose the appropriate synonyms of the underlined words.
1. No more humps to tantalize us with hopes of success.
(a) taunt (b) delight (c) provide (d) cause
2. Individual liberty would have become social anarchy.
(a) Lawfulness (b) legality (c) lawlessness (d) orderliness
3. ......... but there is not much stimulation in it.
(a) strength (b) encouragement (c) weakness (d) eagerness
Choose the appropriate antonyms of the underlined words.
4. I could scarcely believe my eyes.
(a) sufficiently (b) barely (c) narrowly (d) hardly
5. I experienced not only agony and fear but also anger.
(a) pain (b) comfort (c) insult (d) fortitude
6. The result would be that Piccadilly Circus would be a maelstrom that you would never cross at all.
(a) harmony (b) chaos (c) clear (d) storm
7. Choose the blended form of “heliport”.
(a) helicopter + port (b) helicopter + bus port
(c) copter + port (d) helicopter + air port
8. Choose the right definition for the given term “genocide”.
(a) killing of a race (b) killing of a child
(c) killing of a God or a divine being (d) killing of a monster
9. Choose the meaning of the idiom.
We waited for the dust to settle before talking to the farmers on strike.
(a) wait for a solution (b) wait for a situation to become clear
(c) wait for a situation to take action (d) wait aimlessly
10. Choose the correct combination for the compound word „upkeep‟
(a) Noun + Adjective (b) Adverb + Noun
(c) Adverb + Verb (d) Verb + Noun
11. Choose the American English word for “sweets”.
(a) candies (b) toffees (c) cookies (d) chokkies
12. Form a new word by adding a suitable prefix to the root word „code‟.
(a) in (b) re (c) un (d) de
13. Choose the most appropriate conjunction / connector and complete the sentence.
Take an umbrella ………… it rains.
(a) since (b) and (c) in case (d) in case of
14. Choose the correct polite word for the underlined word below.
The children went to the loo.
(a) living room (b) rest room (c) drawing room (d) lavatory
15. Choose the correct plural form of the word „bureau‟.
(a) bureau (b) bureaues (c) bureaux (d) bureauess
16. Replace the underlined word choosing the most appropriate phrasal verb.
He extinguished the lamp.
(a) put off (b) put down (c) put in (d) put out
17. Choose the appropriate preposition and complete the sentence.
The competition will commence ………… Monday.
(a) for (b) to (c) from (d) on
18. Complete the following sentence with the most appropriate marginal modal.
You .............. report before 10 AM.
(a) ought to (b) dare to (c) used to (d) need to
19. Choose the most appropriate question tag for the following sentence.
He seldom goes to the park .........?.
(a) did he (b) does he (c) did not he (d) doesn‟t he
20. Choose the appropriate pattern of the following sentence.
Raju painted the walls green.
(a) SVOA (b) SVOC (c) SVIODO (d) SVAA
Choose the appropriate synonyms of the underlined words.
1. One is liable to put in too much milk.
a. likely b. certain c. eager d. forced
2. A reasonable consideration for the rights or feelings of others is the foundation of social conduct.
a. thought b. scrutiny c. regarding d. relating
3. The trolley was commandeered by an intrepid crew.
a. gallant b. timid c. happy d. sad
Choose the appropriate antonyms of the underlined words.
4. China tea has virtues which are not to be despised.
a. disliked b. hated c. liked d. accepted
5. I imagined that our destinations would be humble.
a. weak b. yielding c. mild d. proud
6. In those days, they didn‟t have sophisticated surgery.
a. modern b. primitive c. advanced d. none of these
7. Fill in the blanks with the suitable phrase preposition choosing from the options.
Our teacher always acts ---------- her students.
a. On account of b. in favour of c. in spite of d. instead of
8. Choose he suitable linker from the options to fill in the blank.
-------- she can drive, she prefers to travel by bus.
a. although b. because c. if d. unless
9. Replace the underlined idiom with its suitable meaning from the options.
How can anyone make both ends meet with just Rs. 2000 a month?
a. Join both ends b. arrange for a party
c. manage with the money d. account for the meeting
10. Fill in the blank choosing the right word from two .
Dr. Abdul Kalam was an ---------- (eminent/ imminent) scientist.
11. Choose the suitable question tag and complete the sentence.
She rarely comes to the company -------------?
a. does she b. doesn‟t she c. don‟t she d. will she
12. Identify the sentence pattern of the following from the options.
I have the same dagger.
a. SVO b. SVIODO c. SVC d. SVAC
13. Choose the meaning of the foreign word in the sentence.
Mona Lisa is Leonardo Da Vinci‟s Magnum opus.
a. an extra ordinary b. an amazing feat
c. a wonderful achievement d. a great artist work
14. Choose the mono- syllabic word.
a. agriculture b. today c. school d. elephant
15. Substitute the phrasal verb in the sentence with a single word.
You should go through the instructions carefully before you fill in the form.
a. study b. read c. listen d. watch
16. Choose the correct combination for the compound word „snow drop‟.
a. adjective + adverb b noun + verb
c. verb + adjective d. noun + adjective
17. Fill in the blanks with the suitable modal auxiliary.
Thou -------- not steal.
a. can b. shall c. have to d. would
18. What is the singular form of fungi?
a. funguae b. fungus c. fungal d. fungae
19. Fill in the suitable determiner/ verb.
Every man and every woman -------------- duties to perform. (have/ has)
20. Choose the meaning of the word “Genetics”.
a. study of beauty b. study of money and coins
c. study of building d. study of genes

Choose the appropriate synonyms of the underlined words.

1. We reached its crest where it forms a great snow bump.
a) top b) bottom c) near d) beside
2. Mind clouded in agony.
a) pleasure b) ecstasy c) pain d) joy
3. He glanced at his brother in vexation.
a) happiness b) annoyance c) doubt d) satisfaction
Choose the appropriate antonyms of the underlined word.
4. Atleast four others are acutely controversial.
a) agreeable b) contradictions c) disputes d) interesting
5. In those days they didn‟t have sophisticated heart surgery.
a) well advanced b) primitive c) modern d) civilized
6. But it seemed like a lifetime.
a) long time b) quick time c) short time d) timeless
Choose the correct answer for each of the following from the options given.
7. Fill in the blank with suitable modal auxiliary.
___________ you shut the door, please?
a) should b) would c) must d) shall
8. Pick out the suitable preposition and fill in the blanks.
There was a skirmish _______ my brother and sister.
a) among b) between c) with d) into
9. Fill in the blank with suitable prepositional phrase.
_______ his laziness, the boy remained passive for a long time.
a) On behalf of b) In favour of c) On account of d) In case of
10. Choose the appropriate linker from within the brackets and complete the sentence.
This is __________ (how/ what) it must be done.
11. Choose the correct sentence pattern for the following sentence.
Manu taught me English thoroughly.
a) SVIODOA b) SVIODOC c) SVCAA d) SVOCA
12. Numismatics is the study of ___________
a) numbers b) money and coin c) speech sounds d) lunatics
13. Choose the tri syllabic word.
a) initial b) command c) property d) enthusiastic
14. Choose the suitable meaning for the underlined idiom in the following sentence.
At present, the performance of the Indian team “at a low ebb”.
a) at the peak b) outstanding c) up to the expectation d) on the decline
15. Fill in the blanks with a suitable relative pronoun.
This is the town ___________ I spent my childhood.
a) which b) where c) whom d) who
16. Choose the clipped form of the word Public house.
a) Public b) house c) pub d) pubse
17. I ______ drink coffee when I was young. (Use a semi modal verb)
a) Used to b) ought to c) need to d) dare to
18. ____ is one who studies atmosphere, weather and climate.
a) Meteorologist b) Geologist c) Archaeologist d) Seismologist
19. Choose the meaning for the idiom.
His name is under cloud for the theft case.
a) On suspicion b) convicted c) acquitted d) not in the list
20. Choose the appropriate linker and complete the sentence.
_______ you book in advance, you cannot witness the show.
a) Unless b) if c) although d) otherwise

Choose the appropriate synonyms of the underlined words.

1. Their selfless action brought a new nobility to human life.
a) good b) great c) dignity d) honour
2. I had to suffer, I had eleven broken ribs and a perforated lung.
a) preferred b) perfect c) punctured d) blocked
3. Just as we thought our chuckles had subsided.
a) diminished b) increased c) completed d) submerged
Choose the appropriate antonyms of the underlined word.
4. In those days, they didn‟t have sophisticated heart surgery.
a) artificial b) painful c) primitive d) modern
5. Our father rejected it, saying it wouldn‟t be sturdy.
a) pretty b) weak c) fashionable d) strong
6. We have a whole kingdom in which we rule alone, can do what we choose, be wise or conventional
or cold.
a) unconventional b) inefficient c) insufficient d) unbiased
Choose the correct answer for each of the following from the options given.
7. Choose the correct meaning of the idiom have all your ducks in row.
a) very near b) well organised c) do little jobs d) more relaxed
8. Fill in the blank with the most suitable prepositional phrase.
_______ rain, take an umbrella.
a) in favour of b) in case of c) on behalf of d) in spite of
9. Choose the appropriate linker and complete the sentence.
______ you book in advance, you cannot witness the show.
a) unless b) if c) although d) otherwise
10. Choose the correct word from the options given below and complete the sentence.
It was memorable ___________
a) accident b) incidence c) resident d) incident
11. Replace the underlined word with a suitable phrasal verb.
The fire was extinguished.
a) put up b) put in c) put out d) put off
12. Identify the correct combination of the word haircut.
a) noun + adjective b) noun + verb c) noun + adverb d) noun + noun
13. Choose the best option that is the expansion of the abbreviation TNPSC.
a) TamilNadu Public Service Commission b) TamilNadu Pupil Service Commission
c) TamilNadu National People Service Commission
d) Tamil Nadu Public Science Council
14. Choose the appropriate question tag, and complete the sentence.
Don‟t commit this mistake again ______?
a) do you b) will you c) would you d) won‟t you
15. Which of the following sentences is of the pattern SVOA.
a) We should encourage sports persons b) I ate an apple yesterday
c) The poet called the kettle black d) your words make me proud
16. Choose the correct word from the options given below and complete the sentence.
The welcome address was _________ by the Principal.
a) spoken b) narrated c) delivered d) announced
17. Choose the trisyllabic word.
a) mathematics b) economics c) english d) chemistry
18. Choose the word that is spelt wrongly.
a) assassination b) accommodation c) assessment d) accesory
19. Replace the underlined word with its polite form of expression.
Subsidies are given to the poor.
a) differently abled b) economically backward c) senior citizen d) economically advanced
20. Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate determiner.
I am very tired today, as I had ________ guests.
a) many b) much c) lots d) little