Chapter 5
English Language
TU CMAT entrance past exam questions
Past questions and answers
72 questions set from this chapter. Most repeated first.
- 2019
Choose the word which is nearly the same in meaning to the given word.
MENACE
(a) Harm
(b) Command
(c) Defence
(d) Salute
Answer
(a) Harm
Menace means a threat or a source of danger — something likely to cause harm. So Harm is nearest in meaning. Defence is nearly its opposite, while Command and Salute are unrelated.
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Choose the word which is nearly the same in meaning to the given word.
QUOTA
(a) Quotation
(b) Quote
(c) Limited number
(d) Unlimited quantity
Answer
(c) Limited number
A quota is a fixed, allotted share or a fixed maximum number allowed, so "limited number" is nearest in meaning.
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Choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word.
VISUALIZE
(a) To see future
(b) Vision
(c) Void
(d) Visible
Answer
(c) Void
Visualize means to form a mental picture of something or to make it visible to the mind. Void means to empty out or nullify — to make something empty or absent — which is the opposite idea. The other options (to see future, vision, visible) are all related in meaning to visualize, not opposite to it.
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Choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word.
FAKE
(a) Original
(b) Limitation
(c) Truthful
(d) Loyal
Answer
(a) Original
FAKE means not genuine — something copied or made to deceive. Its opposite is original, i.e. genuine, authentic. (Truthful is the opposite of false or lying, not of fake as an adjective for objects.)
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Direction: Supply the correct word/words from the given options to complete the given sentence.
You have to complete the statement. She had her homework. It .......... to submit her homework.
(a) Did she have to
(b) Did she have
(c) Do she have to
(d) Does she have to
Answer
(a) Did she have to
The sentence is in the past tense (“had”), so the correct question form is: Did she have to submit her homework?
“Did” is the past-tense helping verb, and after “have” we need “to” before the main verb “submit.”
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Direction: Supply the correct word/words from the given options to complete the given sentence.
Don't let him come in. It becomes passive as ..........
(a) Let him not come in
(b) Don't let he come in
(c) You let him not come in
(d) Let not him come in
Answer
(a) Let him not come in
The negative imperative "Don't let him come in" is changed into the passive-style imperative by using "Let him not + verb": Let him not come in.
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Direction: Supply the correct word/words from the given options to complete the given sentence.
You have to buy a rain coat. This means, "A rain coat .........."
(a) has been bought
(b) have to be bought
(c) has to be bought
(d) has to be bought by you
Answer
(d) has to be bought by you
“You have to buy a rain coat” in the passive becomes “A rain coat has to be bought by you.”
Since “a rain coat” is singular, we use has, not have.
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Direction: Supply the correct word/words from the given options to complete the given sentence.
The negative statement of 'He has already finished his home assignment.' is 'He hasn't ..........'
(a) already finished his home assignment
(b) finished his home assignment
(c) already finished his home assignment yet
(d) finished his home assignment yet
Answer
(d) finished his home assignment yet
In negative sentences, already changes to yet:
He has already finished his home assignment. → He hasn’t finished his home assignment yet.
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Direction: Supply the correct word/words from the given options to complete the given sentence.
"Who told you about the accident?" The passive from of this question is
(a) By whom you were told about the accident?
(b) By whom were you told about the accident?
(c) Whom were you told about the accident?
(d) By whom were told about the accident?
Answer
(b) By whom were you told about the accident?
In the passive voice, the interrogative word "Who" becomes "By whom", and the auxiliary verb is placed before the subject: "were you told". Hence the correct passive form is (b).
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Direction: Each question below consists of an idiom or phrase followed by four lettered expression. Choose the lettered expression that nearly express the meaning of the idiom or phrase.
Throw a party
(a) Invite the party
(b) Celebrate
(c) Those food in the party
(d) Start conflict in the party
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Answer
(b) Celebrate
To "throw a party" means to organise or host a party — that is, to celebrate an occasion. The other options misread "throw" literally or wrongly connect it with inviting people or with food.
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Direction: Each question below consists of an idiom or phrase followed by four lettered expression. Choose the lettered expression that nearly express the meaning of the idiom or phrase.
The rest in history
(a) History takes rest
(b) Known to everyone
(c) To avoid historical facts
(d) History repeats itself
Answer
(b) Known to everyone
The idiom "the rest is history" means that everything that happened afterwards is so well known that it needs no further explanation — i.e. it is known to everyone.
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Direction: Each question below consists of an idiom or phrase followed by four lettered expression. Choose the lettered expression that nearly express the meaning of the idiom or phrase.
Live the a king
(a) Live a very high quality life
(b) Live like king of Nepal
(c) Live the life of a saint
(d) Live the India, the king of thieves
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Answer
(a) Live a very high quality life
The idiom "live like a king" means to enjoy a life of great luxury and comfort — plenty of wealth, good food and every convenience — just as a king would. It does not refer to any particular king or to a saint's life, so (a) is the correct meaning.
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Direction: Each question below consists of an idiom or phrase followed by four lettered expression. Choose the lettered expression that nearly express the meaning of the idiom or phrase.
Warm as toast
(a) Very hot
(b) Very fresh
(c) Lukewarm
(d) Cold
Answer
(a) Very hot
"Warm as toast" means comfortably or pleasantly warm — as warm as freshly made toast. Of the four choices, only (a) "Very hot" carries the sense of warmth; (b) "Very fresh" and (c) "Lukewarm" do not match the idiom's meaning, and (d) "Cold" is its opposite.
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Direction: Each question below consists of an idiom or phrase followed by four lettered expression. Choose the lettered expression that nearly express the meaning of the idiom or phrase.
Ride out the storm
(a) To overcome difficulty
(b) To come out in the storm
(c) To play in the storm
(d) Ride a horse
Answer
(a) To overcome difficulty
To "ride out the storm" means to endure a period of trouble or crisis and come through it safely — that is, to overcome difficulty. The other options take the words literally (going out in a storm, playing in a storm, riding a horse) and miss the figurative sense.
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Concise
(a) Small
(b) Brief
(c) Solid
(d) Strong
Answer
(b) Brief
"Concise" means giving much information in few words — i.e. short and to the point, which matches "brief". "Small" refers to size, while "solid" and "strong" refer to firmness.
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Germinate
(a) Decay
(b) Breed
(c) Sprout
(d) Produce
Answer
(c) Sprout
To germinate means to begin to grow and put out shoots, i.e. to sprout.
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August
(a) Common
(b) Ridiculous
(c) Dignified
(d) Petty
Answer
(c) Dignified
"August" (adjective) means majestic, noble or inspiring reverence — hence "dignified". The other options are unrelated or opposite in sense: ridiculous and petty are near-antonyms, while common means ordinary.
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Venture
(a) Risk
(b) Adventure
(c) Travel
(d) Entrust
Answer
(b) Adventure
A venture is a daring or risky undertaking, and “adventure” matches this sense closely. “Risk” is related, but “adventure” is the standard synonym for a venture as an exciting or hazardous undertaking.
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Docile
(a) Stupid
(b) Vague
(c) Stubborn
(d) Gentle
Answer
(d) Gentle
Docile means quiet, obedient and easy to manage — that is, gentle and submissive in nature.
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Enormous
(a) Tiny
(b) Soft
(c) Weak
(d) Average
Answer
(a) Tiny
"Enormous" means very large in size or amount, so its opposite (antonym) is "Tiny," which means very small.
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Curious
(a) Uninterested
(b) Unnoticed
(c) Lazy
(d) Straight
Answer
(a) Uninterested
"Curious" means eager to know or interested in something. Among the options, only uninterested is related to this meaning — it is its opposite (the question is effectively testing the curious–uninterested contrast), while unnoticed, lazy and straight bear no such relation.
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Commissioned
(a) Started
(b) Closed
(c) Finished
(d) Terminated
Answer
(a) Started
"Commissioned" means formally put into service or begun — as in a ship commissioned into the navy — so its closest synonym here is "started".
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Artificial
(a) Red
(b) Truthful
(c) Natural
(d) Sand
Answer
(c) Natural
"Artificial" means man-made or not occurring in nature; its opposite is "natural". The other options (red, truthful, sand) are unrelated in meaning.
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Radical
(a) Slow
(b) Superficial
(c) Narrow
(d) Simple
Answer
(b) Superficial
Radical means extreme, thorough or going to the root of something. Its opposite is superficial, which means shallow or affecting only the surface.
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He prefers coffee .......... tea.
(a) to
(b) for
(c) on
(d) over
Answer
(a) to
The verb prefer is followed by the preposition to when comparing two things: He prefers coffee to tea.
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............. seeing the police, the thief ran away.
(a) by
(b) as
(c) on
(d) none
Answer
(c) on
"On + gerund" (on seeing) means "as soon as / immediately after" an action, which fits the sentence: the thief ran away the moment he saw the police.
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She has been staying in Kathmandu ............. two years.
(a) from
(b) since
(c) by
(d) for
Answer
(d) for
"Two years" is a period of time, and with the present perfect continuous (has been staying) a duration takes for. Since is used only with a point of time (e.g. since 2022).
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My friend presided ............ meeting yesterday evening.
(a) over
(b) at
(c) with
(d) on
Answer
(a) over
The verb "preside" is followed by the preposition over when it means to be in charge of a meeting or ceremony. So the correct sentence is: My friend presided over the meeting yesterday evening.
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Most people spend plenty of time and money buying their toothpaste, but buy the first toothbrush they can find. It .........16......... more attention than that, say dentists. The brush may be less glamorous partner in your dental kit, but it is the more .........17......... one. It does something that the best toothpaste .........18......... do alone, physically lift out food particles that hide between your teeth. A .........19......... chosen brush could be responsible for tooth decay and bad breath. Brushes with hard bristles are wrong for everyone. Extra stiff may not be .........20......... enough to reach between teeth and they abrade both gums and enamels.
(a) needs
(b) demands
(c) deserves
(d) commands
Answer
(c) deserves
The idiom is "deserve attention" — dentists say the toothbrush deserves more attention than people give it. "Needs" and "demands" would suggest the brush itself requires attention, while "commands" (commands attention) is possible but less apt here; "deserves" best fits the contrast with the care people lavish on toothpaste.
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(a) frequent
(b) vital
(c) relevant
(d) common
Answer
(b) vital
"Vital" means absolutely necessary or very important, which is the closest synonym among the given choices. "Frequent" and "common" relate to how often something occurs, and "relevant" means connected or applicable — none of these carries the sense of importance or essentiality.
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(a) need not
(b) should not
(c) may not
(d) cannot
Answer
(Incomplete) The sentence stem is missing, so the correct option cannot be determined. Please provide the full sentence.
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(a) casually
(b) commonly
(c) conveniently
(d) particularly
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(b) commonly
"Generally" means usually or in most cases — i.e. commonly. Casually means informally, conveniently means suitably/easily, and particularly means especially — none of these carries the sense of "usually".
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(a) long
(b) thin
(c) pliable
(d) flexible
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(c) pliable
"Supple" (or "pliant") means easily bent or moulded without breaking, and "pliable" is its closest synonym. "Flexible" is a near-synonym, but "pliable" is the precise match for the sense of being easily bent or shaped.
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A man of courage is
(a) cunning
(b) intelligent
(c) curious
(d) careful
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(b) intelligent
A man of courage is one who is bold and strong-minded; among the given options, "intelligent" is the positive quality of mind that best matches a person of courage, while cunning, curious and careful do not carry the sense of bravery.
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Physical courage is an expression of
(a) emotion
(b) deliberation
(c) uncertainty
(d) defiance
Answer
(a) emotion
Physical courage is the instinctive, feeling-driven response of facing danger despite fear — it springs from emotion rather than from calm reasoning. Moral courage, by contrast, is an expression of deliberation, since it requires weighing principles and consequences before acting.
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A man with moral courage can
(a) defy his enemies
(b) overcome all difficulties
(c) face a situation boldly
(d) be very pragmatic
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(c) face a situation boldly
Moral courage is the strength to stand by one's convictions and act rightly in the face of opposition, criticism or risk — that is, to face a situation boldly. Defying enemies or overcoming all difficulties suggests physical or general courage, and being pragmatic is a matter of practical judgement, not courage.
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People with physical courage often lack
(a) mental balance
(b) capacity for reasoning
(c) emotional stability
(d) will to fight
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(c) emotional stability
Physical courage is the courage to face bodily danger, and it is largely an instinctive, bodily quality. People who display it may still lack the inner steadiness — the emotional stability or moral courage — needed to face fear, ridicule or psychological pressure. The other options are either part of physical courage itself (will to fight) or not the quality the statement contrasts with it.
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All virtues become meaningful because of
(a) faith
(b) charity
(c) courage
(d) hope
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(b) charity
Charity (love) is regarded as the greatest of the virtues — it is the virtue that gives form and meaning to all the others. Faith and hope are directed toward God, but charity is directed toward God and neighbour, so without it the other virtues lose their purpose.
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STAMINA
a. Vigor
b. Vigorous
c. Hesitation
d. Incentive
Answer
Vigor
Stamina means enduring strength or energy, which matches "vigor" (strength/energy). "Vigorous" is an adjective, "hesitation" is unrelated, and "incentive" means a motivating factor.
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PANOROMA
a. Ancient Greece
b. Program
c. Broad scene
d. Temple
Answer
Broad scene
"Panorama" literally means a wide, unbroken view of a whole area or scene. In its figurative sense it means a broad, comprehensive survey of a subject — hence "broad scene".
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DISDAIN
a. Hate
b. Hatred
c. Courage
d. Memory
Answer
Hatred
DISDAIN means a feeling of contempt or strong dislike for someone or something regarded as unworthy. Among the options, Hatred is the closest synonym. (Note: Hate is a verb/emotion term, while Hatred is the noun form matching disdain as a noun; Courage and Memory are unrelated.)
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INDEED
a. Surprising
b. Mainly
c. Sadly
d. Actually
Answer
Actually
"Indeed" is used to emphasise the truth of a statement or to confirm something, which matches "actually" (in fact / truly). "Mainly" means chiefly, "sadly" means unfortunately, and "surprising" is an adjective — none carries the confirming sense of "indeed".
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BOUND
a. Tired
b. Fastened
c. Protected
d. Certain
Answer
(b) Fastened
"Bound" means tied or fastened (as in "bound with rope"). The other options — tired (as in "homeward bound" is unrelated), protected, certain — do not match this sense.
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PERPETUAL
a. Permanent
b. Irritant
c. Impudent
d. Transient
Answer
Permanent
"Perpetual" means lasting forever or continuing indefinitely — "permanent" is its closest synonym. "Transient" is its opposite, while "irritant" and "impudent" are unrelated in meaning.
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ARTICULATE
a. loud
b. Vocal
c. Silent
d. Casual
Answer
(b) Vocal
Articulate means able to express thoughts and feelings clearly and effectively in words — that is, vocal or fluent in speech. "Loud" and "casual" are unrelated to clarity of expression, and "silent" is the opposite.
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VINDICTIVE
a. Vile
b. Revengeful
c. Retrograde
d. Forgiving
Answer
(b) Revengeful
Vindictive means having a strong desire for revenge, so "revengeful" is the closest synonym. "Forgiving" is its opposite.
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OVATION
a. Acclaim
b. Revelation
c. Mockery
d. Reception
Answer
(a) Acclaim
"Ovation" means enthusiastic applause or praise from an audience, so its closest synonym is "acclaim".
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CUSTOMARY
a. Routine
b. Favorite
c. Unusual
d. Cute
Answer
Routine
Customary means usual, habitual or done according to custom — so its closest synonym is routine. Favorite, unusual and cute do not carry the meaning of "habitual or customary".
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It is too difficult ........... .
a. problem for me
b. problem to me
c. a problem for me
d. the problem to me
Answer
A problem for me
The pattern is "too + adjective + a + noun + for + person": It is too difficult a problem for me. The article a must come after "too difficult", and the preposition used with "difficult" is for, not to.
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I am sure the clerk is preparing .......... .
a. arrear bill
b. the arrear bill
c. arrears bill
d. the arrears bill
Answer
(d) the arrears bill
The clerk is preparing the arrears bill — "arrears" is always plural in this sense (unpaid overdue amounts), and the definite article "the" is needed because it refers to a specific bill.
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If I ......... I would have helped you.
a. was him
b. was he
c. were he
d. were him
Answer
(c) were he
After "If I", the subjunctive verb is "were", not "was". In formal English the pronoun after "were" in this construction is the nominative "he", so the sentence reads "If I were he, I would have helped you."
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I .......... for the insult.
a. avenged
b. avenged myself
c. revenged
d. revenged myself
Answer
Avenged myself
The verb "avenge" is used reflexively when the subject is also the person taking revenge — "avenge oneself for something." "Revenge" is not used this way in standard English, so "avenged myself" is the correct choice.
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I enjoyed ............ the holidays.
a. during
b. myself during
c. myself of
d. myself by
Answer
Myself during
The phrase "enjoy oneself" means to have a good time. The correct pattern is "enjoy myself during the holidays" — the reflexive pronoun myself follows enjoy, and during introduces the time period.
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Each question below consists of an idiom or phrase, followed by four lettered expressions. Choose the lettered expression that most nearly express the meaning of the idiom or phrase.
Throw a party
(a) Leave the party
(b) Celebrate
(c) Throw food in party
(d) Start conflict
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Answer
(b) Celebrate
To "throw a party" means to organise or host a party — that is, to celebrate an occasion.
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Each question below consists of an idiom or phrase, followed by four lettered expressions. Choose the lettered expression that most nearly express the meaning of the idiom or phrase.
Live like a king
(a) Live a very high life.
(b) live like king of Nepal
(c) Live the life of a saint
(d) Live like Indra, the king of heaven
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Answer
(a) Live a very high life.
To "live like a king" means to live in great luxury and comfort — to enjoy a lavish, privileged lifestyle. Option (a) "live a very high life" (i.e. live the high life) states this meaning directly. Option (d) merely repeats the comparison with another royal figure rather than giving the meaning.
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Complete the following sentence with the appropriate choice from among the options:
All of the following are sedimentary rocks except .....
(a) Mica
(b) Gravel
(c) Sand
(d) Soil
Answer
(a) Mica
Mica is a mineral (a silicate mineral found in igneous and metamorphic rocks), whereas gravel, sand and soil are all products of weathering and deposition, i.e. sedimentary materials.
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Complete the following sentence with the appropriate choice from among the options:
We lost confidence in him because he never .... the grandiose promises he made.
(a) Harden
(b) Tried
(c) Delivered on
(d) Relied upon
Answer
(c) Delivered on
The phrase “deliver on a promise” means to fulfil or carry out a promise. Since he never fulfilled the grandiose promises he made, people lost confidence in him.
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Complete the following sentence with the appropriate choice from among the options:
Some very durable plastics ........ when exposed to sunlight.
(a) Harden
(b) Stagnate
(c) Decay
(d) Decompose
Answer
(d) Decompose
The sentence means that even very durable plastics break down (decompose) when exposed to sunlight — ultraviolet rays cause photodegradation. "Harden" and "stagnate" do not fit the meaning, and "decay" is less appropriate for plastics, as it typically refers to organic matter.
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Complete the following sentence with the appropriate choice from among the options:
When Hari left the cocktail party he was quite ...
(a) Drunk
(b) Amazed
(c) Lofty
(d)
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(a) Drunk
A cocktail party typically involves alcoholic drinks, so "drunk" is the natural word to describe his condition when he left.
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Complete the following sentence with the appropriate choice from among the options:
We had to pay more taxi fare because the taxi driver brought us by a ....... route.
(a) Short
(b) Long
(c) Alternative
(d) High speed
Answer
(b) Long
A longer route means more distance travelled, so the taxi fare would be higher. "Short" would reduce the fare, while "alternative" and "high speed" do not necessarily explain the extra cost.
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The following paragraph has a number of blanks marked 16-20. Mark the options that best fit the blanks.
There is only one right ... 16 ... in this situation.
(a) Situation
(b) State
(c) Time
(d) Opportunity
Answer
(c) Time
“Right time” is the natural collocation here: There is only one right time in this situation means there is only one correct moment to act. The other options do not fit idiomatically.
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The following paragraph has a number of blanks marked 16-20. Mark the options that best fit the blanks.
It is ... 17 ... In fact, even ... 18 ... there is only one right ... 19 ... to an ... 20 ...
(a) Wrong
(b) Correct
(c) Inaccurate
(d) Approximate
Answer
(a) Wrong
The opening blank needs a word that the following "In fact, even …" clause reinforces and intensifies. "Wrong" is the only option that states a definite judgement which "In fact" can then strengthen; "Correct" would contradict the contrastive force of "In fact", while "Inaccurate" and "Approximate" are weaker, hedged words that do not suit the emphatic tone of the sentence.
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The following paragraph has a number of blanks marked 16-20. Mark the options that best fit the blanks.
It is ... 17 ... In fact, even ... 18 ... there is only one right ... 19 ... to an ... 20 ...
(a) Talking
(b) Assuming
(c) Repeating
(d) Reading
Answer
(b) Assuming
"In fact, even assuming there is only one right..." is the natural construction, where assuming means "supposing that".
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The following paragraph has a number of blanks marked 16-20. Mark the options that best fit the blanks.
It is ... 17 ... In fact, even ... 18 ... there is only one right ... 19 ... to an ... 20 ...
(a) Leads
(b) Backs
(c) Begins
(d) Ends
Answer
(d) Ends
The blank needs a noun-like word completing "only one right end to a story". Ends fits the sense, while leads, backs and begins do not complete the phrase.
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The following paragraph has a number of blanks marked 16-20. Mark the options that best fit the blanks.
It is ... 17 ... In fact, even ... 18 ... there is only one right ... 19 ... to an ... 20 ...
(a) Demon
(b) Dream
(c) City
(d) Story
Answer
(d) Story
The final blank completes "only one right end to a ... story". Demon, dream and city do not suit the phrase.
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The following passage is followed by questions based on its contents. Choose the best answer to each question.
What is used to explain things in science?
(a) Physics
(b) Logic
(c) Mathematics
(d) Knowledge
Answer
(c) Mathematics
Science uses mathematics as its language to express laws, relationships and predictions precisely, so mathematical equations and models are what explain natural phenomena.
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The following passage is followed by questions based on its contents. Choose the best answer to each question.
What is mathematics?
(a) Numbers
(b) Language
(c) Formulae
(d) Difficult to solve
Answer
(b) Language
Mathematics is best described as a language — a universal language of numbers, symbols, and relations used to express ideas precisely.
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The following passage is followed by questions based on its contents. Choose the best answer to each question.
What type of system is mathematics?
(a) Real
(b) Group of numbers
(c) Very difficult to understand
(d) Artificial
Answer
(d) Artificial
Mathematics is a man-made (artificial) system of symbols, rules and logical relations, not a natural object or merely a group of numbers.
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The following passage is followed by questions based on its contents. Choose the best answer to each question.
Who is linguist?
(a) A professor
(b) Expert in science of language
(c) Expert in mathematics
(d) One who knows several languages.
Answer
(b) Expert in science of language
A linguist studies language as a scientific system—its structure, sounds, grammar and meaning—rather than merely being someone who speaks many languages.
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The following passage is followed by questions based on its contents. Choose the best answer to each question.
What is the debate about?
(a) Weakness of language
(b) Weakness of mathematics
(c) Relationhip of language
(d) Language and mathematics
Answer
(d) Language and mathematics
The passage discusses the long-running debate over the link between language and mathematics — whether mathematics is itself a language or depends on language for its expression. The other options name only one side or a weakness, not the subject of the debate.
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"Friendships begin with liking or gratitude- roots that can be pulled up." Whose thought is this?
(a) S.S. Maugham
(b) G.B. Shaw
(c) Shakespeare
(d) George Eliot
Answer
(d) George Eliot
The line is from George Eliot (pen name of Mary Ann Evans). She contrasts friendships based on liking or gratitude — which are shallow and can be "pulled up" — with deeper bonds rooted in shared ideals and sympathy.
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