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101.

In the following question, an idiom or proverb has been highlighted. Choose its correct meaning in the given context from the alternatives given below._x005F_x000D_She played a cat and mouse game with all her boyfriends.

A. She played a game
B. She had a cat
C. Her boyfriends gave her cats and mice
D. She played like a cat with her boyfriends who were all mice
Answer» B. She had a cat
102.

Find the odd term from the given 4 options which does not belong to the group of remaining options.

A. Vulture
B. Doves
C. Kingfishers
D. Kiwi
Answer» E.
103.

Fill in the blanks with appropriate preposition_x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_The diagram I am referring ____ is given _____ page twenty.

A. to, on
B. to, at
C. at, on
D. at, in
Answer» C. at, on
104.

Fill in the blanks with appropriate preposition_x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_She has applied ___ the principal ____ the post of lab assistance.

A. to, to
B. to, at
C. to, for
D. for, at
Answer» D. for, at
105.

Fill in the blanks with appropriate preposition_x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_He comes ______ a family which has a passion _______ playing cricket.

A. from, in
B. off, for
C. of, in
D. of, for
Answer» E.
106.

Fill in the blanks using the correct form of the word given in the bracket._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Kate's mother had firm ________ (believe) in her.

A. believed
B. believing
C. belief
D. believes
Answer» D. believes
107.

Complete the following sentences with the most appropriate words/phrases with reference to grammar, idioms, proverbs and syntax._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Time and tide wait ___________.

A. For every man
B. For no man
C. For every woman
D. For no woman
Answer» C. For every woman
108.

Complete the following sentences with the most appropriate words/phrases with reference to grammar, idioms, proverbs and syntax._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_She wanted him to ___________ the lines but he lacked sufficient understanding of the situation.

A. Read up all
B. Read between
C. Read for
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Read for
109.

Complete the following sentences with the most appropriate words/phrases with reference to grammar, idioms, proverbs and syntax._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_We knew we should not ________ at the party, but we could not help it as the case was so interesting.

A. talk loudly
B. talk shop
C. talk incessantly
D. none of the above
Answer» C. talk incessantly
110.

Complete the following sentences with the most appropriate words/phrases with reference to grammar, idioms, proverbs and syntax._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Like a fish ________

A. Out of aquarium
B. Out of water
C. Out of sea
D. Out of ocean
Answer» C. Out of sea
111.

Complete the following sentences with the most appropriate words/phrases with reference to grammar, idioms, proverbs and syntax._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Birds of feather ______________

A. fly together
B. flock together
C. dance together
D. tweet together
Answer» C. dance together
112.

Complete the following sentences with the most appropriate words/phrases with reference to grammar, idioms, proverbs and syntax._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_A stitch in time_______________

A. Saves till nine
B. Saves none
C. Saves till eight
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Saves none
113.

Complete the following sentences with the most appropriate words/phrases with reference to grammar, idioms, proverbs and syntax._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_________________ should not throw stones.

A. People in glass houses
B. People in crystal houses
C. People in ice houses
D. None of the above
Answer» B. People in crystal houses
114.

Complete the following sentence/phrase with the most appropriate words/phrases with reference to grammar, idioms, proverbs and syntax._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_She did not want to show white feathers in the face of a tough mathematics paper at the board exam so she did not leave the hall.

A. Show she was scared
B. Show she was happy
C. Show she was proud
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Show she was happy
115.

Choose the word most opposite in meaning to the given word_x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Atheist

A. Believer
B. Agnostic
C. Devotee
D. Follower
Answer» B. Agnostic
116.

Choose the pair of words which have a similar relationship to that between the given pair of words:_x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Telephones : Buzz

A. Trumpets : Blare
B. Coins : clinks
C. Woods : chatter
D. Thunder : Creak
Answer» B. Coins : clinks
117.

Choose the pair of words which have a similar relationship to that between the given pair of words:_x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Stabilizer : Refrigerator

A. computer : laptop
B. axle : motorbike
C. regulator : fan
D. wheel : car
Answer» D. wheel : car
118.

Choose the pair of words which have a similar relationship to that between the given pair of words:_x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_MERGE : DISCONNECT

A. Gratify : Delight
B. Worship : Devotion
C. Robust : Incapable
D. Intense : Acute
Answer» D. Intense : Acute
119.

Choose the pair of words which have a similar relationship to that between the given pair of words:_x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Monkeys : climb

A. Ducks : leap
B. Cats : flap
C. Rabbits : waddle
D. Horses : trot
Answer» E.
120.

Choose the pair of words which have a similar relationship to that between the given pair of words:_x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_If Charles Darwin is to biologist, then Archimedes is to ______________.

A. mathematics
B. sociology
C. literature
D. religion
Answer» B. sociology
121.

Choose the pair of words which have a similar relationship to that between the given pair of words:_x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_If barometer is to air pressure, then bolometer is to

A. electromagnetic radiation
B. magnetic declination
C. wind speed
D. altitude
Answer» B. magnetic declination
122.

Choose the pair of words which have a similar relationship to that between the given pair of words:_x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Frog : Tadpole

A. Boar : Leveret
B. Swan : Cygnet
C. Hare : Foal
D. Goat : Cub
Answer» C. Hare : Foal
123.

Choose the pair of words which have a similar relationship to that between the given pair of words:_x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Equilibrium : balance

A. Acquit : blame
B. Bold : cautious
C. Elevation : height
D. Endanger : guard
Answer» D. Endanger : guard
124.

Choose the pair of words which have a similar relationship to that between the given pair of words:_x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Aligator : reptiles

A. Monkey : amphibians
B. Monkey : mammals
C. Monkey : aquatics
D. Monkey : rhodents
Answer» C. Monkey : aquatics
125.

Choose the pair of words which have a relationship similar to that between the given pair of words:_x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Soldiers : Army

A. Ships : crew
B. Elephants : Herd
C. Sailors : fleet
D. Keys : Bundle
Answer» C. Sailors : fleet
126.

Choose the pair of words which have a relationship similar to that between the given pair of words:_x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Sum: Plus

A. Subtract:Minus
B. Donkey:Cart
C. Life: Death
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Donkey:Cart
127.

Choose the pair of words which have a relationship similar to that between the given pair of words:_x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Swing: Park

A. Chimney: House
B. Bed: Furniture
C. Bed: Room
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
128.

Choose the pair of words which have a relationship similar to that between the given pair of words:_x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Stench: Fragrance

A. Sound: Clap
B. Sound: Silence
C. Sound: Chatter
D. Sound: Noise
Answer» C. Sound: Chatter
129.

Choose the pair of words which have a relationship similar to that between the given pair of words:_x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Perspective: Viewpoint

A. Sad: Disheartened
B. Clinic: Doctor
C. Book: Pencil
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Clinic: Doctor
130.

Choose the pair of words which have a relationship similar to that between the given pair of words:_x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Pleasant: Dislikable

A. Sorry: Defiant
B. Guilty: Innocent
C. Happy: Overjoyed
D. Sad: Sorrowful
Answer» C. Happy: Overjoyed
131.

Choose the pair of words which have a relationship similar to that between the given pair of words:_x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Management: CEO

A. Journalism: Managing Editor
B. Office: Clerk
C. Hospital: Paramedic
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Office: Clerk
132.

Choose the pair of words which have a relationship similar to that between the given pair of words:_x005F_x000D_Healer : Doctor

A. Pilot: Airhostess
B. Artist: Designer
C. Patient:Doctor
D. Educator: Teacher
Answer» E.
133.

Choose the pair of words which have a relationship similar to that between the given pair of words:_x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Chance: Encounter

A. Deep: Sea
B. Artist: Doctor
C. Patient:Hospital
D. Educator: Teacher
Answer» B. Artist: Doctor
134.

Choose the correct alternative which can be substituted for the given word/ sentence._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_A person involving in an activity for pleasure and not money is called as ___

A. Amateur
B. Follower
C. Altruist
D. Antiquarian
Answer» B. Follower
135.

Choose the correct alternative which can be substituted for the given word in the bracket to make the sentence meaningful._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_The seniors _______ (apology) for their rude behavior with juniors.

A. apologetic
B. apologising
C. apologized
D. apologetic
Answer» D. apologetic
136.

Choose the correct alternative which can be substituted for the below given word/ sentence._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_To hold one's tongue

A. to support
B. to interfere in one's work
C. to insult someone
D. to keep quite
Answer» E.
137.

Choose the correct alternative which can be substituted for the below given word/ sentence._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_The life history of a person written by an author is called as ___________

A. Autobiography
B. History
C. Bibliography
D. Biography
Answer» E.
138.

Choose the correct alternative which can be substituted for the below given word/ sentence._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_The person who knows everything

A. Omnipresent
B. Omnipotent
C. Omniscient
D. Oblivious
Answer» D. Oblivious
139.

Choose the correct alternative which can be substituted for the below given word/ sentence._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Place for ammunition and weapons is called as ________

A. Asylum
B. Arsenal
C. Archives
D. Acoustics
Answer» C. Archives
140.

Choose the correct alternative which can be substituted for the below given word/ sentence._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Person who writes in a newspaper

A. Writer
B. Author
C. Journalist
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
141.

Choose the correct alternative which can be substituted for the below given word/ sentence._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_'General pardon of political offenders' is also called as ________.

A. Amnesty
B. Despotism
C. Autocracy
D. Magnanimity
Answer» B. Despotism
142.

Choose the correct alternative which can be substituted for the below given word/ sentence._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Person who is two faced

A. Janus faced
B. Sincere
C. Versatile
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Sincere
143.

Choose the correct alternative which can be substituted for the below given word/ sentence._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Fear of spiders is known as:

A. Hydrophobia
B. Social Phobia
C. Agoraphobia
D. Arachnophobia
Answer» E.
144.

Choose the correct alternative which can be substituted for the below given word/ sentence._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Cultivation, management, and study of individual trees is called as __________

A. Arboriculture
B. Sericulture
C. Horticulture
D. Viticulture
Answer» B. Sericulture
145.

Choose the correct alternative which can be substituted for the below given word/ sentence._x005F_x000D_Fear of water:

A. Hydrophobia
B. Zoo-phobia
C. Agoraphobia
D. Arachnophobia
Answer» B. Zoo-phobia
146.

Choose the correct alternative which can be substituted for the below given word/ sentence._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_A word indicating medicines that have no biological value yet create an impact because of psychological reasons.

A. Albedo
B. Tornado
C. Placebo
D. Albino
Answer» D. Albino
147.

Choose the correct alternative which can be substituted for the below given word/ sentence._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_A word meaning happy and joyful

A. Infuriated
B. Exhilarated
C. Despondent
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Despondent
148.

Choose the correct alternative which can be substituted for the below given word/ sentence._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_A person who eats too much is called as _______

A. Glutton
B. Nibbler
C. Cannibal
D. Omnivore
Answer» B. Nibbler
149.

Choose the correct alternative which can be substituted for the below given word/ sentence._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_A person who talks in sleep is called as

A. Philatelist
B. Somnambulist
C. Somniloquist
D. Oneirocritic
Answer» D. Oneirocritic
150.

Choose the correct alternative which can be substituted for the below given word/ sentence._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_A house where an Eskimo lives.

A. dower
B. hamlet
C. village
D. igloo
Answer» E.