One word substitution

One leaving his native country to settle in another

- Emigrant

One coming to a foreign land to settle there

- Immigrant

One always doubting

-Sceptic

One who speaks for others

-Spokesman

Contrary to law Incapable of being read

- Illegal -Illegible

One unable to pay ones debts - Insolvent, Bankrupt Beyond the power of nature -Supernatural

Characterized by dull uniformity -Monotonous A paper written by hand -Manuscript

One who knows or sees everything -Omniscient One who is present everywhere Incapable of being conquered Incapable of being seen One who is all-powerful Incapable of being believed One working in the same place -Omnipresent -Invincible - Invisible -Almighty/Omnipotent -Incredible -Colleague

Not bearing the name of a writer Anonymous.

Incapable of being resisted

-Irresistible

Incapable of being perceived Incapable of being imitated Incapable of being applied Incapable of being admitted Liable to be easily kindled

-Imperceptible -Inimitable - Inapplicable - Inadmissible -Inflammable

Capable of being seen through -Transparent Incapable of being approached -Inaccessible Destitute of knowledge Incapable of being questioned -Ignorant -Unquestionable. -Archaeology

A study of the ancient civilizations

Scientific study of age and its problem -Gerontology The study of the human origin institutions and beliefs The science of the origin and history of universe Practice of having more than one spouse Polygamy One free from national prejudices/looking upon the whole world as his own Cosmopolitan Express in a single word A) One who hates mankind. Ans Misanthropist/ misanthrope B) A man who is yet to get married. Ans. Bachelor C) One who loves his own country. Ans) Patriot D) A woman who has lost her husband. Ans. Widow. E) One whose parents are dead. -Anthropology -Cosmology

Ans. Orphan.

One word substitution/ compression

A person 70 to 79 years old -Septuagenarian

Practice of borrowing ideas and words from others and using them as his own Plagiarism

Words different in meaning but similar in sound Homonym

A person who is skilled in horsemanship Equestrian

That which makes it difficult to recognize the presence of real nature of somebody or something Camouflage

A place where birds are kept Aviary

Scientific study of the structure of substances Chemistry

A person who believes easily -Credulous

An instrument for measuring heights Altimeter

The place where bricks are baked Kiln

The branch of medical science which deals with the diseases of children Pediatric

A specialist in eye diseases Oculist/ Ophthalmologist

A stage of long-sightedness Hypermetropia

A doctor who treats the diseases of bones Orthopedist.

A state where all religions are respected Secular

A government by the novels Aristocracy

A government by the rich Plutocracy

The passage between the seats in a church -Aisle

The platform in a temple where idols are kept Altar

A government of a few Oligarchy

To use dirty language against God or Religion Blaspheme

A government by a king Monarchy

The act of killing of the people -Genocide.

Rising from the dead Resurrection

Murder of human being Homicide

A holy book Scripture

Underground caves with burying places for the dead- Catacombs

Revolt against a lawful authority -Mutiny.

Change the voice/speech of the following.

a) Run away children said the mother. Ans. The mother ordered the children to run away. b) Lets go for a picnic,he said. Ans. He proposed that they should go for a picnic. C) My pocket has been picked. Ans. Someone has picked my pocket. D) Who will do the work? Ans. By whom will the work be done? E) His performance surprised me. Ans. I was surprised at his performance.

Spelling Correction

Instruction: Choose the word that is correctly spelt a) Unfare b) Unfair c) Unfaire d)Unfaer Answer : b - Unfair a) Remittance b) Remmitence c)Remettance d) Remmetence Answer: a Remittance a) Personale b) Parsonnel c)Parsonel d) Personnel Answer: d- Personnel a) Parallel b) Paralell c)Parael d) Parallell Answer: a-Parallel a) Relavent b) Relevant c) Ralevent d) Relevent Answer: b-Relevant

Synonym:
Instruction : Choose the word or set of words from the given options that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letter

1.Premium a) Contaminate b) Condone c) Best d)Large e) Wide Answer : c Best 2.Ensure a) Make Progress b) Encourage c) Effect d) Profuse e) Make certain Answer : e-Make Certain

3.Emphasis a) Importance b) Neglect c) Overlook d)Inundate e)Ponder Answer: 4.Query a)Solution b)Question c)Dissolve d) Ratify e) Clarification Answer : b Question 5.Deficit a)Defeat b)Shortage c)Complex d)Plan Answer: b-Shortage e)Flexible a-Importance

Find the correct Spellings

a ) Liuteant b) Leftenant c)Lieutenant d)Leitenant Ans : C Lieutenant a) Disonance b)Dissonance c) Disconaence d) Dissonence Ans- B Dissonance a) Cesation b)Cessation c)Cesassion d)Ceasation Ans- Cessation a) Hetrogenous b) Hetrogeneous c) Heterogeneous d) heterogenous Ans : C heterogeneous a) Colleague b) Coleague c) Cholleague d) Caleague. Ans: Colleague

Replacement of word

Instruction : choose the most appropriate replacement from the options given for the underlined word/words of the following sentence

1. He quickly looked at his watch. a) searched b) reached c) glanced d) sobbed e) raced Ans : C Glanced 2. When her dog died, she cried very hard for half an hour. a) yelled b)screamed c)sobbed d) raced e)drowned Ans: B Screamed 3. The waiter put mango juice into my glass. a)filled b)poured c)reached d)threw e)tossed Ans: B Poured 4. The similar meaning of CHASTE is a)Loyal b) Timid c)Curt d)Pure e)Outspoken Ans: E Outspoken Synonym Niggard Miser Elude-Dodge Retribution-Compensation Accentuated-Sharpened Inanition-Emptiness Voice

Q. They laughed at us. Ans. We were laughed at by them. Q. The landlord instructed the mason.

A. The mason was instructed by the landlord Q. The lesson is being imparted by the teacher. A. The teacher is imparting the lesson. Q. I know him. A. He is known to me. Q. The news will shock you. A. You will be shocked at the news. Q. He killed himself. A. He was killed by himself. Q. I offered him a job. A. He was offered a job by me.

Narration

Q. He said, Man is mortal. A. He said that man is mortal. Q. My father said to me, Read attentively. A. My father advised me to read attentively. Q. The old woman said to him,God bless you. A. The old woman prayed that God might bless him. Q. He said, Good Morning, Maria. A. He wished Maria Good Morning. Q. He said to me,Let us go there together.

A. He proposed to me that we should go there together. Q. I said to her, Could you give me a cup of tea? A. I requested her to give me a cup of tea. Q. The holy man said, May peace prevail. A. The holy man prayed that peace might prevail.
A synonym of resentment isa)fear b)indignation c)panic d)anger Answer:d)anger

Correct spelling Criticism Alleviation Ceiling Access Acquaintance Antonyms: Ratify - Negate Apathy Care Extract Insert Clarity Confusion Assemble-Separate Synonyms Counsel Advice Ambiguous Unclear Relent Succumb

Ardent Eager Solicit -Seek

Grammar For BCS Test Preparation

The meaning of the word obese is - very fat Prior to means before Paediatric relates to the treatment of children The word ecological is related to -environment Maiden Speech means first speech Out and Out means thoroughly A pilgrim is a person who undertakes a journey to a Holy Place Razzmatazz means - a noisy exciting activity Salarium is a Latin word that means Salary Bill of fare is a list of dishes at restaurant. The word imbibe means - to drink An Ordinance is a - law Bottomline means the essential point Handsome is that handsome does. The verb of the word shortly is - shorten The noun of the word waste is -wastage Stand Up is imperative sentence Through thick and thin means Under all conditions. Analogy

Select the pair of word that expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the pair of words in capital letters. (1) Temper : Adjust a)misrepresent:communicate b)warp:deform c)confess:tell d) undermine:stop e)none of these Answer: b wrap:deform (2)Pertinent : Relevance a)insistent:rudeness b) benevolent:perfection c)redundant :superfluity d)prevalent:universality e)none of these Answer: c redundant:superfluity (3)Invest : Capital a)gamble : stake b)tax:income c) play :sport d)race :record e) none of these Answer: a gamble:stake (4)Absorb : Sponge a)spin:wool b)stain:detergent c)pump:gasoline d) seal:caulk e)none of these Answer: d seal:caulk (5)Sound : Air a)oil:tanker b)signal:wave c)electricity:copper d)material:collage e)none of these Answer: c electricity:copper (6)Athlete : Trophy a)detective :badge b)presenter:award c)soldier:medal d)musician:instrument e)none of these Answer: c soldier:medal (7)Logic : Reasoning a) sensitivity : morality b)arrogance : leadership c)ethics : behavior d) creativity : enthusiasm e)none of these

Answer: c ethics : behavior (8)Brake : Automobile a) Pad : Helicopter b) sheep : fleet c) Rein : Horse d) Helmet : Motorcycle e) Boot :saddle Answer: c) Rein : Horse (9)Doctor : Disease a)Dentist : Drill b) gardener : lawnmower c) policeman : criminal d) Teacher : ignorance e) engineer:factory Answer: d) Teacher : ignorance (10)Act : Stage a)Play : Concert b) Lecture : Program c)Swim : Pool d)Watch : Solitude e) Play : Football Answer: c)Swim:Pool (11)Indifferent : Concern a)Intrepid : Bravery b)Arrogant : Modesty c)Unnatural : Emotion d)Incomparable : Relevance e) Insecure : Timid Answer: b)Arrogant : Modesty (12)Medicine : Illness a)law : anarchy b)hunger : thirst c) etiquette : discipline d)love : treason e) none of these Answer: a)law : anarchy (13)Sound : Air a) oil : tanker b) signal : wave c) electricity : copper d)light : camera e)non of these Answer : c) electricity:copper (14)Reflection : Light a)emotion:feeling b)echo :sound c)film:scene d)microphone:hearing e)none of these

Answer: b)echo :sound (15) Clock : Time a)watch:wrist b)odometer:speed c) hourglass:sand d)yardstick:distance e)radio:sound Answer: d)yardstick:distance (16) Novelist: Plot a) Dramatist : Acts b)architect : blueprint c) sculptor:Chisel d)magician: legerdemain e)Composer: notes Answer: b) architect :blueprint (17) Atlas: Maps a)album:photographs b)road:signs c)automobile:wheels d)star:planets e)circus : acrobats Answer: a) album : photograph

Finding Non-Matching Word

In each of the following lists, one word is out of sequence from the other words. Find the word that is not similar to the other words in each list.

a) Inflation b)Discourse c) Interest d)Debt e)Investment Answer: b Discourse as it is not monetary term

a)Moth b) Termite c) Ant d) Flee e)Wasp Answer : d Flee a)Laugh b)giggle c) Chuckle d) Sob e)Cackle Answer: d Sob a)Sleepy b)Drowsy c) Shabby d)Slumber e)Dozy Answer : c shabby

a)Hound b)shrub c)Squirrel d)Reindeer e)Sheep Answer: b-shrub a)Lavoratory B)Oven c) Freezer d)Stove E)blender Answer: a Lavoratory a)Huge b)Large c)Height D) Enormous E)Massive Answer: c height a)Chisel b)Nail c)Pliers d)Hammer e)Wrench Answer: b Nail a)Squeak b)groan c) Honey d)Hum E)Moan Answer: c Honey a) plane b)squirrel c)cloud d)eagle e)hawk Answer : b)squirrel because it cant fly a)dagger b)spear c)arrow d)shield e)knife Answer: d) Shield because it is not a weapon a)cheese b)butter c)milk d)yoghurt e)sweet Answer : e) sweet because other options (cheese,butter,yoghurt) are prepared from milk a)table b)cupboard c)chair d)wood e)bed Answer: d) wood others are the name of various furniture

a)sit b)jog c)run d)walk e)gallop Answer : a) sit because others are the various forms of walking and running a)bee b)peacock c)moth d)fly e)wasp Answer : b) peacock because it is not an insects a)winter b)hail c)steel d)fog e)mist Answer : a)winter because it is a season a)outraged b)cross c)spiteful d)benevolent e)crotchety Answer: d) benevolent because others are negative quality

a)hillock b)mound c)ocean d)peak e)pile Answer: c) Ocean because it is related to water (full of water) a)Jocular b)merry c)gloomy d)jovial e)blissful Answer: c) gloomy because this one is opposite to the others

Language and Communication

What is the meaning of the underlined word(s) in the following sentences 1. What is the meaning of the word Craft? a) Skill b) Mural Ans: a Skill [ Mural - ] Craft - c) Fabric d) Sketch

2. What is the correct meaning of the phrase sine die? a) uncertain b) unknown c ) fixed d) changing

Ans: a uncertain 3. Assertive people are generally more decisive. a) Docile b) Articulate c) Confident d) Intelligent

Ans: c Confident [articulate Docile ]

4. The king rules his subjects with a high hand. a)Courageously b)Sympathetically c)Harshly d)Oppressively Ans: d-Oppressively [ with a high hand Oppress - ]

5. What is the meaning of the idiom of the a bed of roses a) an easy comfortable situation b) a newly laid garden of roses c) a beautiful object to remember d) a unique and colorful situation Ans: a an easy comfortable situation

Analogy
Instruction: A related pair of words or phrases is followed by four pairs or words or phrases. Select the pair that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair.

1. Organ : Kidney ::

a) bone : rib b) skeleton : kneecap c) neuron : synapse d) abdomen : stomach Ans : a) bone : rib (Kidney is a type of organ so rib is a type of bone) 2. Bird : feather :: a)hand:finger b) mammal : spine c) fish : scales d) branch : fruit Ans: c fish :scale ( bird is covered with feather and fish is covered with scales) [scale ]

3. Fragile : Break :: a) invisible : see b) erratic : control c) flammable : burn d) noxious : escape Ans: c flammable : burn ( fragile things breaks easily and flammable things burns easily) [ Fragile ] flammable noxious erratic

4. Curiosity : Know a) temptation : conquer b) starvation : eat c) wanderlust : travel d) humor : laugh Ans: c wanderlust : travel [ wanderlust 5. Opaque : Light a) inaudible : light b) unbreakable : plastic c) reflective : mirror d ) nonporous : liquid Ans: d nonporous : liquid ( light cant move through opaque things and liquid cant flow through nonporous things) [ nonporous ] - Choose the best alternative 1. FEATHERS : PLUCK :: a) goose : duck b) garment : weave c) car : drive d) wool : shear ( ) 2. Setting : stone :: a) pen : paper b) glass : window c) socket : bulb d) ring : finger 3. Music : Guitar :: a) stamping ( ) : noise b) water : ocean c) windows : house d) words : typewriter 4. Oxygen : Respiration :: a) improvement : care b) camera : photography c) sunlight : photosynthesis d) drama : acting 5. Stove : Kitchen :: a) window : bedroom b) sink : bathroom c) television : living room d) trunk : attic () temptation starvation ]

6. Wealth : Luxuries :: a) enemies : friends b) sandwich : bread c) ticket : admission d) crying : sympathy 7. Angle : Degree :: a) letter : alphabet b) milk : quart c) area : square inch d) time : minutes 8) Ship : Harbor ():: a) flower : garden b) village : people c) nest : bird d) car : garage 9. Lend : Borrow :: a) dictate : govern b) award : deserve c) dictate : govern d) seed : plant 10. Chair : Bench :: a) street : sidewalk b) rule : yardstick c) wood : steel d) pig : elephant 11. Smoke: Pollution :: a) water : river b) war : death c) vaccination : decay d) iron : strength 12. Request : Refusal :: a) eating : obesity b) deny : affirmation c) try : failure d) swim : sinking 13. Confidence : Deception ( / ) :: a) hostility : kindliness b) deny : affirmation c) dissent ( / ) : commotion (/ / ) d) blanket : heat 14. Gazelle : Swift :: a) horse : slow b) wolf : sly c) swan : graceful (//) d) elephant : gray 15. Affirm( ) : Hint :: a) say : deny b) assert : convince c) confirm : reject d) charge : insinuate ( / ) 16. Triangle : Pyramid :: a) cone : circle b) corner : angle c) tube : cylinder d) square : box 17. Hand : Nail :: a) paw: claw b) foot : toe c) head : hair d) ear : nose 18. Germ : Disease :: a) trichinosis : pork b) men : woman c) doctor : medicine d) war : destruction 19. Girl : woman :: a) student : teacher b) adult : child c) black : white d) infant : child (infant )

20. Thirst : Parch ( ) a) fever : flush / b) water : sink c) hunger : strangle d) laughter : appease( ) : 1. d 2. c 3. d 4. c 5. b 6. c 7. c 8. d 9. a 10. b 11. b 12. c 13. a 14. c 15. d 16. d 17. a 18. d 19. d 20. a