1. The chief guest's wife gave . . . . . . . the prizes.
a) off
b) up
c) away
d) out
2. I shall take revenge . . . . . . . you.
a) at
b) on
c) with
d) from
3. Just now I heard the news, it is so strange that you . . . . . . . not believe it.
a) will
b) could
c) might
d) did
4. I was informed on phone but no written confirmation . . . . . . . so far.
a) has received
b) has been received
c) had received
d) had been received
5. She came . . . . . . . with me to see the circus.
a) along
b) off
c) after
d) across
6. I object . . . . . . . waiting. You are always late for appointments.
a) to
b) to being kept
c) to keep
d) to keeping
7. By this time next year Rajesh will . . . . . . . his University Degree in Marketing Management.
a) has taken
b) had taken
c) have took
d) have taken
8. Man cannot live . . . . . . . bread alone.
a) except
b) by
c) without
d) with
9. Joseph introduced me . . . . . . . his mother as the best batsman.
a) to
b) by
c) for
d) with
10. Ajit promised me that he would come . . . . . . . did not turn up.
a) and
b) though
c) but
d) still
11. The inspector of excise has to conduct regular checks and . . . . . . . to visit the unit at least once a day.
a) is required
b) requires
c) is requiring
d) required
12. He is a postmaster . . . . . . . a cock and bull story whenever his boss tries to pull him up for his negligence.
a) pulling out
b) hitting upon
c) dishing out
d) cooking up
13. The dispute can be easily settled between you and . . . . . . .
a) we
b) i
c) me
d) myself
14. I hate sitting . . . . . . . him as he always smells of garlic.
a) along
b) beside
c) besides
d) at
15. The old man could not remember where he . . . . . . . his money
a) deposits
b) is depositing
c) will deposit
d) had deposited
16. Many tourists to India visit the beautiful . . . . . . . of Kashmir . . . . . . . in spring and summer.
a) town , frequently
b) valley , especially
c) scenery , generally
d) lakes , rarely
17. In . . . . . . . of International matters, there is always an element of risk in . . . . . . . one might do.
a) view , whichever
b) many , doing
c) defence , wrong
d) case , whatever
18. We . . . . . . . him with many promises, but nothing would . . . . . . . him.
a) tempted , influence
b) provoked , dessicate
c) attracted , fascinate
d) gave , deprive
19. The construction of the hall has been . . . . . . . because of the . . . . . . . of cement in the market.
a) held , non-availability
b) denied , restrictions
c) hampered , shortage
d) prevented , supply
20. He is . . . . . . . to . . . . . . . any kind of work with due sincerity.
a) fond , perform
b) reluctant , entrust
c) determined , undertake
d) eager , avoid
21. Everywhere elegant old buildings are being . . . . . . . and mediocre modern structures are being put up.
a) pulled off
b) pulled down
c) pulled up
d) pulled through
22. The Press . . . . . . . serve the profession better if it were objective in its reporting.
a) would
b) may
c) can
d) will
23. A great change has come . . . . . . . the world since the war.
a) about
b) over
c) into
d) in
24. This brand of TV is quite inferior . . . . . . . that one.
a) over
b) with
c) to
d) than
25. Had the police not reached there in time the bandits . . . . . . . him.
a) did have killed
b) will have killed
c) would kill
d) would have killed
26. You must . . . . . . . your career with all seriousness.
a) direct
b) complete
c) follow
d) pursue
27. Contemporary economic development differs . . . . . . . from the Industrial Revolution of the 19th century.
a) naturally
b) usually
c) literally
d) markedly
28. Ravi had to drop his plan of going to picnic as he had certain . . . . . . . to meet during that period.
a) preparations
b) observations
c) urgencies
d) commitments
29. It was . . . . . . . hot that day and the cable suffered the brunt of the heat.
a) treacherously
b) acceptably
c) unfailingly
d) unbelievably
30. The prisoner was released on . . . . . . . for good behaviour.
a) probation
b) bail
c) parole
d) grounds
31. Prabha's . . . . . . . in athletics yielded rich . . . . . . . as she got a scholarship.
a) performance , money
b) defeat , results
c) behaviour , appreciation
d) excellence , dividends
32. Priya is not . . . . . . . for this kind of a job.
a) cut in
b) cut up
c) cut through
d) cut out
33. . . . . . . . you meet my son in the market, ask him to come home at once.
a) will
b) while
c) should
d) Would
34. I saw him resting . . . . . . . the shade of a tree.
a) below
b) into
c) under
d) in
35. It has been raining . . . . . . . morning.
a) for
b) from
c) till
d) since
36. There is an exception . . . . . . . every rule.
a) on
b) to
c) in
d) for
37. What a sensation it would cause if it . . . . . . . now discovered that such a man had left behind a diary.
a) is
b) be
c) was
d) were
38. The passengers were very happy . . . . . . . the friendly and warm treatment given to them.
a) by
b) about
c) from
d) to
39. He is the friend . . . . . . . I trust most.
a) him
b) whom
c) which
d) who
40. No sooner did he go in . . . . . . . he came out.
a) then
b) when
c) than
d) and
41. It was indeed unreasonable . . . . . . . him to leave this job and start business.
a) of
b) with
c) in
d) upon
42. Genius does what it must, and talent does what it . . . . . . .
a) can
b) would
c) may
d) should
43. The soldiers were instructed to . . . . . . . restraint and handle the situation peacefully.
a) exercise
b) control
c) prevent
d) enforce
44. Even at the risk of economic loss, he . . . . . . . refused to take the beaten track.
a) repeatedly
b) often
c) regularly
d) steadfastly
45. Automobile manufacturers are reviving up to launch a campaign designed to increase consumer . . . . . . . about the new emission control.
a) production
b) education
c) capacity
d) awareness
46. That rule is applicable . . . . . . . everyone.
a) with
b) for
c) to
d) on
47. Jayant plays football . . . . . . . an experienced person.
a) as
b) as though
c) as of
d) as if
48. A woman came in with a baby who, she said, . . . . . . . a safety pin.
a) swallowed
b) just swallowed
c) had just swallowed
d) was just swallowing
49. The judge acquitted the prisoner . . . . . . . the charge of murder.
a) of
b) with
c) about
d) from
50. In Bush, Saddam was up . . . . . . . more than his match.
a) to
b) against
c) into
d) for
51. Rama took his _______ for the wrong done to him.
a) avenge
b) vengeance
c) revenge
d) ravage
52. On his sudden demise, my emotions were so, complicated that it was ______ how I felt.
a) unreasonable
b) impossible
c) intolerable
d) unimaginable
53. There is ____ coffee on the shelf.
a) many
b) a few
c) any
d) some
54. Since one cannot read every book, one should be content with making a . . . . . . selection.
a) normal
b) standard
c) sample
d) judicious
55. His interest in the study of human behaviour is indeed very . . . . . .
a) strong
b) large
c) broad
d) deep
56. There is no place for .......... in an accountant's job.
a) assets
b) asserts
c) errors
d) duffers
57. A wise person is one who learns from his ..........
a) errors
b) mistakes
c) falsities
d) lies
58. Many companies ask their employees to sign a ......... of secrecy.
a) agreement
b) bond
c) bondage
d) espionage
59. Slaves were freed from .......... only after they died.
a) ablution
b) pilferage
c) agreement
d) bondage
60. Before the ........ of the Europeans in India, India was a free country.
a) entry
b) amalgamation
c) emigration
d) advent
61. Ravi's behaviour is worthy of . . . . . . by all the youngsters.
a) trial
b) emulation
c) following
d) exploration
62. Two of the fugitives managed to remain free by adeptly avoiding the . . . . . . of the police.
a) torture
b) pursuit
c) discovery
d) following
63. Mounting unemployment is the most serious and . . . . . . . . problem faced by India today.
a) dubious
b) profound
c) unpopular
d) intractable
64. It is not fair to cast . . . . . . . on honest and innocent persons.
a) aspiration
b) aspersions
c) inspiration
d) adulation
65. The poor ones continue to . . . . . . . out a living inspite of economic liberalisation in that country.
a) find
b) go
c) eke
d) bring
66. We ........ start now to work for our examination.
a) had better
b) better
c) has better
d) are better
67. The lease of our premises has ......... and we have to vacate it.
a) run out
b) run off
c) run over
d) run down
68. His boss .......... an explanation of his conduct with his colleagues.
a) called up
b) called upon
c) called for
d) called off
69. The artist had to ______ a lot before _______ recognized for his talent.
a) struggle, being
b) toil, he
c) practise, performing
d) effort, he was
70. Most of the committee members _____ in favour of the ______ of a new dam in that village.
a) was, building
b) are, proposing
c) were, construction
d) not, assembly
71. "Sujata is late in the office."
"She rarely comes in time ..... ?"
a) don't she
b) does she
c) doesn't she
d) won't she
72. He behaves as if he ....... a king.
a) was
b) were
c) has
d) had
73. The dog has been ....... by the car.
a) run out
b) run over
c) run into
d) run for
74. ..... you apologize I shall punish you.
a) until
b) unless
c) till
d) None of these
75. Lord Buddha ......... his kingship and become a hermit.
a) Abolished
b) Abated
c) Abdicated
d) Abandoned
76. Rajeev failed in the examination because none of his answers were _______ to the questions asked.
a) allusive
b) revealing
c) pertinent
d) referential
77. There are _______ views on the issue of giving bonus to the employees.
a) independent
b) divergent
c) modest
d) adverse
78. Man who has committed such an _______ crime must get the most severe punishment.
a) injurious
b) unchritable
c) unworhty
d) abominable
79. He has _______ people visiting him at his house because he fears it will cause discomfort to neighbours
a) curtailed
b) requested
c) stopped
d) warned
80. Although he never learn to read, his exceptional memory and enquiring mind eventually made him a very _______ man.
a) dedicated
b) erudite
c) pragmatic
d) benevolent
81. Some of the luggage ......... not yet arrived.
a) has
b) have
c) is
d) are
82. I wonder whether I ........ ever see him again.
a) shall
b) will
c) should
d) would
83. No sooner ......... than the police handcuffed him.
a) he came
b) did he came
c) did he come
d) had he come
84. ''What exactly does he want ?"
"He would like to see you ...... a good job on the project."
a) got
b) get
c) getting
d) will get
85. "She was sorry she didn't attend her friend's wedding."
"Yes, she ........."
a) regretted she can't have gone
b) was regretting she does not go
c) will regret she didn't go
d) was regretting that she couldn't go
86. This is a ............... on his character.
a) Blot
b) Blur
c) Slur
d) Spot
87. We didn't ....... the programme to be such a huge success.
a) Accept
b) Except
c) Expect
d) Access
88. I suffer from no ....... about my capabilities.
a) illusion
b) doubts
c) hallucinations
d) imaginations
89. The government, in a bid to make Bihar, a preferred investment destination, has _________ major schemes to create infrastructure at different stages.
a) launched
b) opposed
c) opened
d) pushed
90. The student's aren't prepared _______ the examination
a) to give
b) to listen
c) to work
d) to take
91. She _______ to learn basic German as she will be ______ for Germany next month.
a) likes, reaching
b) wants, leaving
c) intends, visiting
d) tries, touring
92. They ______ a sound infrastructure in order to _________ with the new challenges.
a) want, handle
b) got, mets
c) have , give
d) need, cope
93. As soon as she ______ the branch office, she was asked to _____ to the head-office immediately.
a) came, go
b) went, attend
c) reached, report
d) found, look
94. Please don't _____ when I am talking.
a) disrupt
b) interface
c) interrupt
d) disturb
95. The pen ______ mightier than the sword.
a) shall be
b) has
c) will be
d) is
96. We should _______ opportunities as they arise.
a) seize
b) crease
c) size
d) sneeze
97. There is no culture in the world ........... absolutely pure.
a) That which is
b) That which
c) That is
d) That what is
98. He took up the letter from the table and .......... it to his friend.
a) was reading
b) has been reading
c) has read
d) read
99. He led me ......... the green laws to the palatial building.
a) upon
b) across
c) along
d) about
100. The ship with all its crew ...... lost after the terrible storm.
a) were
b) has
c) have
d) was