NTSE English Language Test-10

English Language Test-10 for NTSE’2014

50 Questions                                                   

50 Marks                                            

45 Minutes

Directions (Q 1-5): Read the PASSAGE carefully and answer the questions by choosing the most suitable option given below.

When we talk about the fish world – one fish named Piranha springs up to our mind because of its much-maligned feature. Most people think that it is a deadly creature that swarms through rivers and creeks of the Amazon rainforest looking for victims to tear apart. In fact, Piranha is really a nuanced animal than the mindless killer depicted in the media. Actually, Piranha is a group made up of approximately twelve different species. Each Piranha species occupies its own ecological niche. One type of Piranha takes chunks out of the fins of other fish. Another type of Piranha eats fruit falling from trees into the river. Each piranha species plays a unique role in the ecology of the rainforest floodplains. Thus, what should you do next time when you hear someone talking about the “deadly Piranha”? You can remind them that the Piranha is not always the notorious killer fish.

1. The purpose of the author to convey the message is

(1) To illustrate the importance of Piranha in rainforest ecology 

(2) To rectify misconceptions about the Piranha

(3) To describe two different species of Piranha

(4) To instruct the reader on what to say if someone describes the piranha as “deadly”

2. Media has described Piranha:  

(1) A nuanced animal

(2) A deadly creature

(3) A mindless killer

(4) None of these

3. The opinion turns out from the paragraph regarding Piranha is:

(1) This is a deadly animal

(2) That it has much-maligned feature

(3) There are several opinions

(4) None of these

4. As used in paragraph, which of the following is the best word to be used for unique?

(1) Individual

(2) Important

(3) Irreplaceable

(4) Unusual

5. Which is the best synonym for notorious as used in paragraph?  

(1) Renowned

(2) Celebrated

(3) Notable

(4) Disreputable

Directions (Q 6-10): Choose ONE WORD from the options given below that matches the definitions correctly.

6. One who copies the writing of others
(1) Iconoclast                          (2) Plagiarist
(3) Truant                                (4) None of these

7. One who totally abstains from alcoholic drinks
(1) Amphibians                       (2) Deponent
(3) Teetotaler                          (4) None of these

8. A person who is made to bear the blame due to others
(1) Omnipresent                      (2) Anonymous
(3) Scapegoat                          (4) Epilogue

9. Remain same in pleasure and pain
(1) Amnesty                            (2) Stoic
(3) Pseudonym                        (4) None of these

10. One who is honorably discharged from service
(1) Nostalgia                           (2) Emeritus
(3) Idolatry                              (4) None of these

Directions (Q 11-15): Fill in the BLANKS with correct word from the options given below that makes the sentence meaningful.

11. I was elated on meeting my friend. But became overjoyed when he broke the news of his _______ .

(1) success                               (2) failure
(3) loss                                     (4) mishap

12. I have been working in this organization ________ 1975.

(1) since                                   (2) from
(3) till                                      (4) for

13. The higher we go, the __________ we find.

(1) harder                                (2) warmer
(3) cooler                                 (4) faster

14. His deeds are extraordinary _________ his age.
(1) in relation to                      (2) at variation with
(3) as compared to                  (4) none of these

15. The way he presented _________ was really impressive.       
(1) himself                               (2) herself
(3) themselves                         (4) itself

Directions (Q 16-18): Five parts of a sentence are given. You are provided with the beginning (S1) and the ending (S5) of this sentence and other parts are jumbled up. Choose the correct order of the JUMBLED parts of sentence (P, Q, R) that can complete it logically.

16.
S1:  The INC started demanding for complete independence from 1929.
S2:  ______________________
S3:  ______________________
S4:  ______________________
S5:  India got freedom in 1947.

P: Constitutional development started.                                            

Q: Quit India Movement took place in 1942.
R: Second World War ended in 1945.

Choose the correct option.

(1) PQR
(2) RQP
(3) QPR
(4) PRQ

17.
S1:  Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected the first president of Republic India.
S2:  _________________________
S3:  _________________________
S4:  _________________________
S5: He died on 13^th May 1962.

P: He was a lawyer by profession.

Q: He was also elected the president of the constituent assembly.

R: But he quit his law practice and joined Indian Freedom Movement.

Choose the correct option.

(1) PQR
(2) RQP
(3) QPR
(4) PRQ

18.
S1: Strategy was erroneous from the beginning, which was destined to fail.
S2:  _________________________
S3:  _________________________
S4:  _________________________
S5: He had to stand and watch hopelessly.

P: It is indeed unexpected to make such a large project successful without planning.

Q: However, by that time it was too late to rectify the functionality.

R: Mahesh started realizing the loophole at the end.

Choose the correct option.

(1) PQR
(2) RQP
(3) QPR
(4) PRQ

Directions (Q 19-23): In the following questions each of the bold words given below is followed by four options. Choose the correct SYNONYM of the bold words from the options.

19. Superb

(1) Terrible                              (2) Expectable

(3) Common                            (4) Splendid

20. Amicable

(1) Clumsy                              (2) Rude

(3) Harmonious                       (4) Silly

21. Inaudible

(1) Expressive                         (2) Serenity

(3) Awful                                (4) Muted

22. Hassle

(1) Anxious                             (2) Motivate

(3) Bother                                (4) None of these

                           

23. Dexterous

(1) Skilled                               (2) Clumsy

(3) Hopeful                             (4) Helpful

Directions (Q 24-28): Choose the correct meaning of the PHRASE from the options given below.

24.  Face someone down.
(1) Not to face any one           (2) To make a face-to-face stand with someone who backs down.
(3) Go for downswing              (4) None of these

25. Feel blue.
(1) Become sad                       (2) Celebrate the moment
(3) Feel funny                          (4) Work seriously

26. Go Dutch.
(1) Play with enthusiasm         (2) Work hard to succeed
(3) To pay for himself             (4) None of these

27. Grab a bite.
(1) Snatch the opportunity      (2) Bite something
(3) Eat hurriedly                     (4) Bitter taste

28. Off the hook.
(1) Try hard                            (2) Get in trouble
(3) Work tactfully                   (4) Suspend something

Directions (Q 29-33): Four parts of each of the following sentences are underlined and named as 1, 2, 3 and 4 respectively. Find out which underlined part is unacceptable in standard written English. If all of them are correct, mark 4.

29.  I enjoyed from the movie. No Error.
     (1)   (2)             (3)                  (4)

30.  Do you like a glass of wine? No Error.
          (1)           (2)             (3)         (4)

31. Although it was raining, but we had the dinner. No Error.
           (1)             (2)                        (3)                       (4)

32. The man which works here is from Nigeria. No Error.
                (1)                  (2)                  (3)              (4)

33. If I will be in London, I will contact you. No Error.
        (1)             (2)                   (3)                  (4)

Directions (Q 34-38): Find out the RELATION between given two words in capital letter and pick up one word proportionately from the options that bear the same relation.

34. AWFUL: BAD :: FANTASTIC : _______

(1) DELICIOUS                     (2) GOOD
(3) SUNNY                            (4) DIM

35.  BOOK: READ :: TELEVISION : _______
(1) WATCH                            (2) EAT
(3) SLEEP                               (4) WALK

 36.  TEACHER: SCHOOL :: DOCTOR : _______
(1) HOSPITAL                       (2) HOUSE
(3) RESTAURAN                  (4) CLASSROOM

 37. REWARD: GOOD :: PUNISHMENT : _______
(1) WONDERFUL                 (2) BAD
(3) PREETY                           (4) FUNNY

 38. LETTUCE: GREEN :: STRAWBERRY : _______
(1) ORANGE                         (2) BROWN
(3) DELICIOUS                     (4) RED

Directions (Q 39-44): In the following questions three of the groups are alike while one is different. Find the ODD ONE out.

39.  (1) Flat                 (2) House                    (3) Apartment             (4) Beach

40.  (1) Think              (2) Reflect                   (3) Type                      (4) Consider

41.  (1) Eyes                (2) Hose                     (3) Mouth                   (4) Ears

42.  (1) Rabbit             (2) Cow                      (3) Elephant                (4) Goat

43.  (1) Sob                 (2) Lament                  (3) Weep                    (4) Laugh                   

44.  (1) Britain              (2) Nigeria                  (3) USA                     (4) Indian Ocean

Directions (Q 45-50): Find out the MISSPELLED word.

45. (1) OCASSIONALLY     (2) UTILITY               (3) SUSTAIN             (4) FIGURE

46. (1) DESCENDANTS       (2) FANAMBULIST  (3) DEVOTEE            (4) ANNOUNCEMENT

47. (1) NEITHER                   (2) WHETHER           (3) CUMULATIV      (4) BRISTLE

48. (1) VENEER                    (2) RAPID                  (3) STEER                  (4) INSEPID

49. (1) VOCIFEROUS           (2) PRUDENT            (3) PUNCTUAL         (4) MEEK

50. (1) CONSTRICTION       (2) SUBSTITUTION (3) CONSTITUTION  (4) SYCOPANT

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