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Vocabulary is a cornerstone of effective communication in the English language. It encompasses the words and phrases a person understands and uses, reflecting their linguistic knowledge. A rich vocabulary enhances one's ability to express ideas precisely, convey nuanced meanings, and engage in meaningful conversations. It is crucial for effective reading, writing, and overall language proficiency, playing a key role in academic, professional, and social success. In essence, a robust vocabulary is fundamental to mastering the intricacies of the English language and facilitating clear and articulate communication.
1. Identify the correct option to complete the sentence.
The guest has requested for AC Class 3 ............. bearth.
1) tear 2) tire 3) tyre 4) tier
2. Select the most appropriate option for the given blank.
He is not ........ to sing ........ at the event.
1) aloud, allowed 2) allowed, aloud 3) allowed, allowed 4) aloud, aloud
3. Select the most appropriate homophone to fill the blank.
The arid ........ stretched endlessly before us, their barren expanse reflecting the harshness of nature’s unforgiving temperament.
1) planes 2) panes 3) plains 4) plans
4. Select the most appropriate homophone to fill the blank.
I ........ a delicious cake for dessert.
1) eight 2) ate 3) at 4) aid
5. Some employees were allowed to continue in the same department until ........ orders were issued.
1) further 2) renew 3) farther 4) latest
6. Of the two major political parties in America, The Republican and The Democrats, Donald Trump represents the ........ and Hillary Clinton represents the ........
1) Former, later 2) Former, latter 3) Farmer, later 4) Farmer, latter
7. Crops failed in Rajasthan due to .........
1) Desert 2) Draught 3) draft 4) Drought
8. A. Geetha has Some knowledge of Maths.
B. The 9th Sum in the chapter 11 is very difficult. The underlined words in the above sentences are ........
1) Acronyms 2) Homonyms 3) Allophones 4) Homophones
9. I must ........ you on the handled the situation.
1) compliment 2) compilement 3) complement 4) complaint
10. A. Wait a minute.
B. The chances of success were minute. Here the underlined words are
1) Homophone 2) Acronym 3) Synonym 4) Homograph
11. An ........ is a person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country.
1) immigrent 2) emigrant 3) imigrant 4) immigrant
12. Select the most appropriate homophone to fill the blank.
I’m the only ........ among the four children to my parents. We always use to wake up before the ........ rises when we were kids .
1) Sun, Son 2) Son, Sun 3) Son, Son 4) Sun, Sun
13. Select the most appropriate homonyms to fill the blank.
A. Dr. Anu deals with high ........ of morals with the students.
B. In this world of cyber warfare ........ are of no use.
1) Cannons, canons 2) Canons, cannons 3) Canons, canons 4) Cannons, cannons
14. Which of the following two words are pronounced identically?
1) Flower : flour 2) Mission : machine 3) Severe : sever 4) Career : carrier
15. Our techniques give a unique and durable color to the fabric.
Choose the antonym of the durable.
1) fragile 2) wrap 3) harsh 4) mounted
16. A gorge is a narrow valley between hills or mountains.
The synonym of the gorge
1) canyon 2) closure 3) solid 4) juncture
17. I will cook a delicious meal with green leaves and rice.
Choose the antonym of the word delicious
1) obstinate 2) impatient 3) expensive 4) insipid
18. The word that of the same written form as another but of the different meaning, whether pronounced the same or not ........ is called
1) homonym 2) homograph 3) homophone 4) acronym
19. Identify the antonym of the underlined word in the sentence.
I do not lend anything to anyone.
1) borrow 2) extend 3) return 4) give
20. Identify the pair of Homophones.
1) Suite : sweet 2) Sun : shun 3) To : too 4) Bun : fun
21. Cloze means.
1) finishing 2) missing part 3) close 4) assessing
22. An abbreviation formed from the initial letters of other words and pronounced a word is called ........
1) acronym 2) homonym 3) synonym 4) antonym
23. The word “flower” is ........ of the words Rose, Jasmine, Lilly, Lotus…
1) homonym 2) hyponym 3) heteronym 4) hypernym
24. Find out the synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.
His humble approach helped him get the work done.
1) Indignant 2) courteous 3) poignant 4) outrageous
25. Find out the meaning of the underlined word in the given sentence.
Both the countries resolved to fight terrorism at any cost.
1) improved 2) approved 3) submitted 4) decided
26. Find out the antonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.
No one likes to cultivate in a barren land.
1) desperate 2) fertile 3) parched 4) desolate
27. Find out the synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.
APJ Abdul kalam the erstwhile President of India wrote ‘Wings of Fire’.
1) former 2) elder 3) previous 4) present
28. Select the most appropriate option for the given blank.
She would ........ about how her parents didn’t love her.
1) Bawl 2) ball 3) Bowl 4) bowel
29. Choose the meaning of the underlined word in the given sentence.
Gandhiji advocated the three distinct level’s of women’s participation in the national movement.
1) normal 2) simple 3) indifferent 4) different
30. Choose the correct option to complete the following sentence.
I go to ........ shop to buy a pen, a pencil and an envelope.
1) stationary 2) stasionery 3) stasionerry 4) stationery
31. I always use ........ to make roti.
Choose the right word to fill in the blank.
1) flor 2) flour 3) floor 4) flora
32. It’s an enduring myth that money brings happiness.
Choose the opposite word for the underlined word.
1) reality 2) narrative 3) fable 4) Illusion
33. Which is the hyponym of the vegetable?
1) fruit 2) brinjal 3) rose 4) green
34. Opposite of the word “Obedience” is
1) inobedience 2) unobedience 3) disobedience 4) ilobedience
35. The Paucity of good teacher is the chief reason for present condition of these schools?
Choose the ANTONYM of the underlined word.
1) presence 2) surplus 3) dearth 4) retention
36. BBC is an example for
1) an acronyme 2) An abbrevation 3) An archaic word 4) A portmanteau word
37. A. This is a story book.
B. They book tickets for a movie.
The underlined words in the above sentences are
1) allophones 2) acronyms 3) homophones 4) homonyms
38. I felt my phone on the left side of the room.
The word left is used here as a ........
1) synonym 2) homonym 3) homophones 4) antonym
39. The Bonsai tree can’t even withstand a small dust storm or Squall.
Choose the meaning of the underlined word Squall.
1) a piece of cloth 2) a long stick 3) a strong wind 4) a heavy rain
40. “Let me sleep in the hall, father’’ Swami pleaded.
Choose the synonym of the underlined word.
1) requested 2) moved 3) shouted 4) ordered
Answers
1-4; 2-2; 3-3; 4-2; 5-1; 6-2; 7-4; 8-4; 9-1; 10-4; 11-4; 12-2; 13-2; 14-1; 15-1; 16-1; 17-4; 18-1; 19-3; 20-1; 21-2; 22-1; 23-4; 24-2; 25-4; 26-2; 27-1; 28-1; 29-4; 30-4; 31-2; 32-1; 33-2; 34-3; 35-2; 36-2; 37-4; 38-2; 39-3; 40-1.
Writer: Putnam Ravi Kumar
