Q.1-3. ln the questions given below choose the word most opposite in meaning to the given word and mark it in as your answer.
Q.1. OBSEQUIOUS
(1) servile
(2) first
(3) fawning
(4) supercilious
(5) improper
Q.2. OROTUND
(1) not resonant
(2) not reddish
(3) not eager
(4) pompous
(5) loud
Q.3. RECANT
(1) entangle
(2) rescue
(3) fail
(4) assert
(5) predict
Q.4-5. Choose the word most similar in meaning for the following word and mark your answer.
Q.4. Proscribe
(1) Fix
(2) Order
(3) prohibit sale and publication
(4) continue the use of
(5) permit
Q.5. Imperious
(1) Proud
(2) Temper
(3) Tamper
(4) distant
(5) atrocious
Q.6-10. Rearrange the following sentences (A),(B),(C), (D) and (E) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph, then answer the questions given below them.
A. Although humans and animals have coexisted for ages, the story has not always had a happy ending.
B. Challenges posed by human casualties, and damage to crops, buildings and so on from wildlife intrusions
C. Have led one group of conservationists to argue that villagers residing in forest areas ought to be sent out.
D. But another group insists that such a move will result in the loss of goodwill of local communities, impeding conservation efforts.
E. The question is how goodwill could be generated when fear of the animal itself looms large.
Q.10. (1) The arrangement would be ABCDE. The paragraph discusses the aspects of coexistence of humans and animals.
Q.6. Which of the following would be the LAST sentence after rearrangement?
1. A 2. B 3. C 4. D 5. E
Q.7. Which of the following would be the SECOND sentence after rearrangement?
1. A 2. B 3. C 4. D 5. E
Q.8. Which of the following would be the FOURTH sentence after rearrangement?
1. A 2. B 3. C 4. D 5. E
Q.9. Which of the following would be the THIRD sentence after rearrangement?
1. A 2. B 3. C 4. D 5. E
Q.10. Which of the following would be the FIRST sentence after rearrangement?
1. A 2. B 3. C 4. D 5. E
Answers
Q.1. (4) supercilious
For other options: Servile
Q.2. (1) not resonant
For other options: Pompous
Q.3. (4) assert
For other options: Entangle
Q.4. (3) prohibit sale and publication
Q.5. (1) Proud
Q.6. (5)
Q.7. (2)
Q.8. (4)
Q.9. (3)
Q.10. (1) The arrangement would be ABCDE. The paragraph discusses the aspects of coexistence of humans and animals.
