Q. Choose the antonym of 'Frugal'.

  • (A) Economical
  • (B) Extravagant
  • (C) Simple
  • (D) Practical
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โœ… Correct Answer: (B) Extravagant
Explanation: Frugal means economical in spending, whereas extravagant means spending excessively.

Q. Identify the error: Each of the cadets (A) have submitted (B) their assignment (C) on time. (D)

  • (A) A
  • (B) B
  • (C) C
  • (D) No Error
๐Ÿ“ Notes
โœ… Correct Answer: (B) B
Explanation: 'Each' is singular, so the verb should be 'has submitted'.

Q. Fill in the blank: The officer abstained ______ making any comments.

  • (A) from
  • (B) with
  • (C) of
  • (D) to
๐Ÿ“ Notes
โœ… Correct Answer: (A) from
Explanation: The correct expression is 'abstain from'.

Q. One who studies birds is called ______.

  • (A) Entomologist
  • (B) Ornithologist
  • (C) Botanist
  • (D) Geologist
๐Ÿ“ Notes
โœ… Correct Answer: (B) Ornithologist
Explanation: An ornithologist is a scientist who studies birds.

Q. Choose the synonym of 'Impeccable'.

  • (A) Flawless
  • (B) Faulty
  • (C) Weak
  • (D) Rough
๐Ÿ“ Notes
โœ… Correct Answer: (A) Flawless
Explanation: Impeccable means perfect or without fault.

Q. Choose the antonym of 'Tedious'.

  • (A) Interesting
  • (B) Lengthy
  • (C) Monotonous
  • (D) Dull
๐Ÿ“ Notes
โœ… Correct Answer: (A) Interesting
Explanation: Tedious means boring or monotonous. Its opposite is interesting.

Q. Sentence Improvement: No sooner had I reached the station when the train departed.

  • (A) than
  • (B) then
  • (C) while
  • (D) No improvement
๐Ÿ“ Notes
โœ… Correct Answer: (A) than
Explanation: The correct pair is 'No sooner...than'.

Q. Choose the correct passive voice: 'People speak English all over the world.'

  • (A) English is spoken all over the world.
  • (B) English was spoken all over the world.
  • (C) English has spoken all over the world.
  • (D) English speaks all over the world.
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โœ… Correct Answer: (A) English is spoken all over the world.
Explanation: Present Simple Passive: is/am/are + past participle.

Q. Choose the word that best completes the sentence: His explanation was so ______ that everyone understood the concept immediately.

  • (A) Obscure
  • (B) Lucid
  • (C) Vague
  • (D) Confusing
๐Ÿ“ Notes
โœ… Correct Answer: (B) Lucid
Explanation: Lucid means clear and easy to understand.

Q. Choose the meaning of the idiom 'Throw in the towel'.

  • (A) Wash clothes
  • (B) Give up
  • (C) Fight harder
  • (D) Celebrate victory
๐Ÿ“ Notes
โœ… Correct Answer: (B) Give up
Explanation: The idiom means to surrender or admit defeat.

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