1. Choose the correct sentence.
a) Neither of the boys have done their homework.
b) Neither of the boys has done his homework.
c) Neither of the boys have done his homework.
d) Neither of the boys has done their homework.
Answer: Neither of the boys has done his homework.
2. The word "Obdurate" means—
a) Flexible
b) Stubborn
c) Honest
d) Intelligent
Answer: Stubborn
3. Choose the antonym of "Ephemeral".
a) Fleeting
b) Temporary
c) Permanent
d) Fragile
Answer: Permanent
4. What does "To bell the cat" mean?
a) To take a great risk for the benefit of others
b) To deceive someone
c) To punish a criminal
d) To become famous
Answer: To take a great risk for the benefit of others
5. Choose the correct meaning of "Ubiquitous".
a) Rare
b) Dangerous
c) Present everywhere
d) Invisible
Answer: Present everywhere
6. He said, "Alas! My friend is dead."
a) He exclaimed sorrowfully that his friend was dead.
b) He exclaimed joyfully that his friend was dead.
c) He said that his friend is dead.
d) He told sorrowfully that his friend was dead.
Answer: He exclaimed sorrowfully that his friend was dead.
7. Choose the passive form: "Who wrote this poem?"
a) By whom was this poem written?
b) By whom this poem was written?
c) This poem was written by whom?
d) Who was this poem written by?
Answer: By whom was this poem written?
8. Which word is correctly spelled?
a) Conscientious
b) Consientious
c) Consciencious
d) Conscientous
Answer: Conscientious
9. He is superior _____ me in intelligence.
a) Than
b) From
c) To
d) Over
Answer: To
10. If I _____ rich, I would help the poor.
a) Am
b) Was
c) Were
d) Have been
Answer: Were
11. Choose the word nearest in meaning to "Laconic".
a) Talkative
b) Brief
c) Emotional
d) Noisy
Answer: Brief
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12. Choose the antonym of "Magnanimous".
a) Generous
b) Noble
c) Mean
d) Kind
Answer: Mean
13. What is the meaning of "Pyrrhic victory"?
a) A glorious victory
b) A victory achieved at great cost
c) An unexpected victory
d) An easy victory
Answer: A victory achieved at great cost
14. The word "Mendacious" means—
a) Truthful
b) Dishonest
c) Generous
d) Intelligent
Answer: Dishonest
15. Identify the incorrect part:
a) No sooner had he arrived
b) when the meeting started
c) than everybody cheered
d) loudly
Answer: when the meeting started
16. Book : Author :: Painting : ?
a) Artist
b) Gallery
c) Color
d) Frame
Answer: Artist
17. What does "A storm in a teacup" mean?
a) A natural disaster
b) A sudden success
c) A difficult journey
d) A minor issue exaggerated as a major problem
Answer: A minor issue exaggerated as a major problem
18. Had I known the truth earlier, I _____ the mistake.
a) will not make
b) would not make
c) did not make
d) would not have made
Answer: did not make
19. Choose the synonym of "Loquacious".
a) Silent
b) Reserved
c) Talkative
d) Shy
Answer: Talkative
20. Choose the correct sentence.
a) Each of the players have a jersey.
b) Each of the players has a jersey.
c) Each of the players are having a jersey.
d) Each of the players have had a jersey.
Answer: Each of the players has a jersey.
