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SSC CGL
30 Days Batch ( 22nd June to 26th July) Schedule
Date Topic Test
22 June Day 1 Introduction Class + Verb
23 Day 2 Tense + conditional + Ant/S
24 Day 3 Gerund, Infinitive (Basic)
25 -----
26 Day 4 Noun + Ant/Syn
27 Day 5 Sentence Improvement 1
28 Day 6 Sentence Improvement 2
29 Day 7 Pronoun + Ant/Syn
30 Day 8 Test 1,2
1 July -------
2 Day 9 Adjective/adverb (Basic)
3 Day 10 Adjective + Ant/Syn
4 Day 11 Adverb + Ant/Syn
5 Day 12 Phrasal Verb 1 + one word
6 Day 13 Phrasal Verb 2 + one word
7 Day 14 Test 3, 4
8 -------- -------------
9 Day 15 Sentence Improvement 3
10 Day 16 Sentence Improvement 4
11 Day 17 Verb (Common Error)
12 Day 18 Tense (Common Error)
13 Day 19 Article +Ant/Syn
14 Day 20 Test 5, 6
15 ----------------
16 Day 21 Question Tag + Ant/Syn
17 Day 22 Preposition + Ant/Syn
18 Day 23 Fill up the blanks 1
19 Day 24 Fill up the blanks 2
20 Day 25 Conjunction
21 Day 26 Test 7, 8
22 -- -------------------
23 Day 27 Common Error Work Out 1
24 Day 28 Common Error Work Out 2
25 Day 29 Fill Up the blanks 3
26 July Day 30 Test 9, 10
Index
Basic Grammar Exercises: Page
Common Error
a) Noun : 20
b) Pronoun : 22
c) Adjectives : 23
d) Article : 24
e) Verb : 25
f) Tense : 26
g) Adverb : 28
h) Non Finites : 30
i) Conjunction : 32
j) Question Tag : 34
k) Preposition : 35
a) Work out I : 37
b) Work out II : 39
c) Work out III : 41
Sentence Improvement : 43
Ant/Syn Exercises : 68
REMEMBER: There are two basic causative structures - an active one (ex: "I had
Mike fix my computer", "I let him go there"), and a passive one (ex: "I had my
computer fixed"). The causative is often used with the following verbs: TO HAVE, TO
LET, TO MAKE, TO GET.
REMEMBER: There are two basic causative structures - an active one (ex: "I had
Mike fix my computer", "I let him go there"), and a passive one (ex: "I had my
computer fixed"). The causative is often used with the following verbs: TO HAVE, TO
LET, TO MAKE, TO GET.
5. Julie will not let her daughter ________ the boy from across the street.
a) marry b) to marry c) married
9. The authorities ________ as soon as they found out she was there
illegally.
a) had her deported b) have her deport c) had her to be deported
10. I had some tests ________, but they didnt find anything.
a) done b) to be done c) have done
Choose the correct verb tense for each of the verbs (in parentheses):
3. Those kids have ________ five windows playing baseball. (to break)
a) broken b) broke
5. He told me that he had ________ all the work himself. (to do)
a) done b) did
Choose the correct verb tense for each of the verbs (in parentheses):
6. The song that she ________ was very pretty. (to sing)
a) sung b) sang
7. I have ________ her many emails, but I've never received a response. (to write)
a) written b) wrote
1. My family have ___________________ (buy) some land in southern France recently. They
___________________ (build) a summer house there at the moment.
5. When he ___________________ (found) Microsoft, Bill Gates was only 20 years old. He
___________________________ (already write) his first computer programme six years earlier.
7. Mrs Smith said that one day she ________________________ (retire) from teaching. She said that
she ___________________ (spend) her new free time learning about computers.
10. The judge sentenced the man to eight years in prison because he ___________________ (rob) a
bank.
11. They ________________________ (stand) in the queue for over an hour when the manager
___________________ (tell) them that there were no more tickets.
12. Alan ___________________ (be) in the car accident yesterday. The other driver
___________________ (lose) control of his car because he ___________________ (fall) asleep.
13. She ___________________ (not see) her father since he ___________________ (start) to work in
Marseille two years ago.
15. Linda phoned and explained that she _________________________ (not can) to come to the party
the next day because she ___________________ (be) still sick.
16. I ________________________ (just see) the film The Da Vinci Code. ___________________
(you see) it too? No, I ___________________ (not have) but I ___________________ (read) the
book.
17. My sister ___________________ (fly) home from London today. Her flight ___________________
(arrive) in an hour so I ___________________ (leave) for the airport right now to get there in time.
19. While he ___________________ (wait) for the bus there ___________________ (be) a robbery at
the bank. After the robbers ___________________ (go) away the police ___________________
(come) but they ___________________ (not can) to catch them.
20. I ___________________ (use) to ski when I was at the university but I ___________________
(break) a leg five years ago and since then I ___________________ (not ski) any more.
4. The sun ___________________ when the climber reached Mount Everest. (shine)
6. Unfortunately, just as we got to the airport their plane ___________________ off (take).
8. I was tired yesterday because I ___________________ well the night before (not sleep).
10. When I left the house this morning, it ___________________ (already rain)
13. I ___________________ up at 7 every morning but this morning I ___________________ long and I
___________________ up until 8. (get, sleep, not get)
16. They ___________________ in an apartment right now because they cant find a cheap house.
(live)
17. Everyone ___________________ when the earthquake hit the small town. (sleep)
23. They ___________________ any Christmas cards last year (not send)
27. My parents ___________________ in New York two weeks from today (be).
29. Unfortunately, our team ___________________ any games last year. (not win)
Use a participle clause to add the information in italics to the main sentence.
1. My cousin helped me paint the walls. Hes done it very ________________ . (nice)
2. Mum always dresses ________________. (beautiful)
3. He felt ________________ so he stayed at home. (sick)
4. The doctor said that that the wound looked very ________________. (bad)
5. Have you been to the cinema ________________? (late)
6. The boys always greet ________________. (friendly)
7. Ive ________________ finished writing the book. (near)
8. He is a ________________ intelligent boy, probably the best in the class. (high)
9. The girls wore ________________ coloured skirts. (bright)
10. The headmaster has a very ________________ voice. (loud)
11. That hamburger tastes ________________. (awful)
12. When we got home from the airport we were all very ________________. (sleepy)
13. We ran as ________________ as we could. (fast)
14. The game had ________________ begun when it started to rain. (hard)
15. The exercise wasnt very difficult. We did it ________________. (easy)
16. She jumped around ________________ when she heard the news. (happy)
17. Mr Smith looked ________________ when he came into the room. (angry)
18. The soup tastes ________________. (wonderful)
19. My car broke down yesterday. I hope the mechanic can fix it ________________. (quick)
20. He became world champion because he races very ________________. (good)
21. She told me that I shouldnt work so ________________. (hard)
22. The ball stopped ________________ of the goal post. (short)
23. Jane sat there ________________, waiting for someone to come. (silent)
24. Australians and New Zealanders are ________________ related. (close)
25. They always get home ________________ in the evening. (late)
26. I felt ________________ about my final exams. (bad)
27. In the USA food is not as ________________ as in Europe. (expensive)
28. She sent her mother money ________________. (regular)
29. Does you car run fast enough to do ________________ in the race? (good)
30. She stayed ________________ even though she looked rather ________________. (calm,angry)
31. We left the party ________________ because we had to catch the ________________ train. (early,
early)
32. The novel is ________________ written. (interesting)
33. I think you have practiced too much ________________. (late)
34. The jewels have ________________ disappeared. (mysterious)
35. John is a pretty ________________ tennis player. (good)
36. Everything went ________________. (wrong)
37. The driver of the car was ________________ injured in the accident. (serious)
38. Mr Higgins is ________________ upset about losing his keys. (terrible)
39. He looked at me ________________ as he told me the bad news. (sad)
40. She was ________________ to him when she heard that he had lost his job ________________.
(friendly, unexpected)
29. Linguistic (a) / is (b) / the study (c) / of 46. My parents obtained (a) / many informations
language. (d) / No error (e). (b) / about this child (c) / last night. (d) / No
error (e).
30. The machineries are (a) / not functioning (b)
/ properly (c) / these days. (d) / No error (e).
47. Gullivers Travels (a) / is an (b) / interesting
31. The poetries (a) / of R.N. Tagore (b) / has book (c) / written by Jonathan swift. (d) / No
been taught (c) / in the class. (d) / No error error (e).
(e).
48. Thousand of people (a) / has already been
32. On his way (a) / to the field (b) / Mahesh saw killed (b) / in the accident (c) / near Ajmer.
a flock (c) / of sheeps. (d) / No error (e). (d) / No error (e).
33. Sunrise (a) / is a (b) / great (c) / phenomena. 49. Doctors did (a) / their best to save (b) / the
(d) / No error (e). lifes of the (c) / accident victims. (d) / No
error (e).
34. Success in money-making (a) / is not always
(b) / a good criteria (c) / of real success in
life. (d) / No error (e). 50. Custom is (a) / paid on goods (b) / imported
from (c) / other countries. (d) / No error (e).
35. There have been (a) / ten woman (b) /doctors
(c) / in our colony. (d) / No error (e).
37. The widow (a) / who lives near his house (b) /
is passing through (c) / many crisis. (d) / No
error (e).
8. Knowledge of regional language is (a)/ 24. In our opinion (a)/ the venue is too small (b)/
necessary for bank officers because (b)/ they to accommodate such the (c)/ large number
are required to understand (c)/ what their of candidates. (d)/ NE
customers way. (d)/ NE
25. She has started (a)/ many new initiatives (b)/
10. Ramesh is a student (a)/ whom we all expect to help under-privileged students (c)/ get an
(b)/ to get more than (c)/ 95% marks. (d)/ NE education. (d)/ NE
1. He did nothing but cursed his fate. 32. The three-member bench was divided in its
3. Leaves felled incessantly last autumn. 33. This made me think of the time went by.
4. He would better play than studying without 34. You have joined us with a view to improve
5. Not a man was hurt, not a thing damaged. 35. Thirty kilometres are a big distance.
6. The girl put a noose around her neck and 36. He works as if today is the last day of his life.
7. Considered the proposal, I accepted it. 38. The news are being broadcast to you from the
8. The captain has been saddened, other team All India Radio.
9. I doubt that he will not turn up. 40. How will you prevent the bacteria to enter the
11. He never has and never will take action. 41. Three scores makes sixty.
12. The hen lay eggs yesterday. 42. I shall be watching television for six hours
14. The quality of the fruits were not satisfactory. 43. You need not to take such drastic steps.
15. The prime minister decided to categorically 44. Heaven or hell make little difference for the
16. She hoped to have won the game yesterday. 45. The ship was about to sink and the
17. The beauty of his clothes seem to outdo his passengers wailing and lamenting.
18. He never has and never will go for a picnic. journey difficult.
19. He does nothing but loitering in the corridor. 47. Either they or she are responsible for the
21. It is him that I have been looking for. 48. I remembered that he has forgotten his
23. The horse and the carriage are at the door. 49. He indulged in every bad habit except to
1. When you will try to (a) understand the rules 15. Before the alarm (a) had stopped ringing (b)
of the game(b), you will become able (c), to Veena had pulled up (c) the shade. (d) No
play properly .No error(e) Error(e)
2. Whenever (a) he is coming here (b), he brings 16. I have been knowing (a) him for ten years (b)
a lot of (c) problems for me. (d) No Error (e) but I dont know where he lives. (d)No Error(e)
3. It is appearing to me (a) that you are 17. He uses to study (a) at least till ten oclock (b)
complaining (b) against my (c) friends and at night and then (c) he goes to bed. (d) No
relatives. (d) No Error (e) Error(e)
4. The old man who is sitting on the bench (a) 18. If he had (a) time to spare (b) he would spend
lived here (b)for more than (c) a month (d)No (c) them with his family. (d) No Error(e)
Error (e)
19. All the flowers (a) in the park will die (b)
5. The secret of his sound (a) health lies in the before the rains(c)will fall. (d)No Error(e)
fact that (b) he is getting up before sunrise(c)
and has fresh air.(d) No Error(e) 20. If he would have done this, (a) he would done
wrong (b) and would have disappointed(c)
6. As soon as he will (a) reach home, he will (b) many of his friends. (d) No Error(e)
send you the books (c) you are in need of.
21. He reached (a)the station after(b) the train
7. He seems to be happy (a) because his family had(c) started.(d) No error (e)
(b) had come from village (c) to live with him.
(d) No Error (e) 22. I wish (a) he saw you (b)when you were (c)
living i n Delhi.(d) No Error(e)
8. It is high time (a) you are reading (b) this
work (c) my friend said to me. (d) No Error(e) 23. The judge had not given (a) any decision (c)
until he had studied the case. (d) No Error (e)
9. I have got (a) the information that your (b)
father has died (c) last week. (d) No Error(e) 24. He lived (a) here since 1980 (b), therefore he
knows everything(c) his whereabouts. (d). No
10. Many of my friends (a) told to come here (b) Error(e)
today but (c) none of them arrived yet. (d)No
Error (e) 25. I have been (a) working for this (b)institution
for (c) the last five years. No Error (e)
11. Ruchika says (a) that she will take (b) her
umbrella (c) in case it will rain. (d) No Error(e) 26. If we had Ram (a) in our team, we (b) would
have won the match(c) against Bangladesh.(d)
12. I will let you know (a) as soon as I will get (b) No Error(e)
any information (c) about your job. (d) No 27. My secretary came (a) to the meeting (b) later
Error(e) (c) than I expect. (d) No Error
30. My friend tried to tell us (a) what has 44. I could not recall (a) what she has told (b) me
happened with him (b) but his words (c) were about her (c) concern with Moti. (d)No Error(e)
not clear to us. (d)No Error(e)
45. That two and two (a) always made (b) four
31. My wife got (a) everything ready for all (b) of cannot(c) be doubted. (d) No Error(e)
them long (c) before they arrived. (d) No
Error(e) 46. Nobody knows (a) when death (b)will knock
at(c) his door (d) No Error(e)
32. She was with (a) me until now, (b) so please
dont scold her(c) for being late. (d)No Error 47. Dipu hopes to become (a) an officer after (b)
he will complete (c) his higher education.(d)
33. I have been adoring (a) her for (b) the beauty No Error(e)
of her eyes.(d)No Error
48. Meenu along with her parents (a) is going to
34. Had he come(a) even a moment earlier(b) he Mumbai tonight(b) because her eldest brother
would have(c) found me there. (d) No Error(e) (d) is ill there. No Error(e)
35. Many observations indicate (a) that the 49. My friends (a) said to me, (b) when have (c)
number of the drug(b) addicts is grew(c) day you come here? (d) No Error(e)
by day. (d) No Error
50. He would not have (a) done all this (b) if he
36. Newspapers told (a) us about the event (b) had not been (c) instigated by his wife. (d) No
that happen (c)all over the world. (d) No Error(e)
Error(e)
4. They were exceptional good (a)/ leaders so all 18. Hardly she likes (a)/ to hear my name (b)/
of us (b)/ listened to them (c)/ very attentively after the tension which occurred (c)/ between
(d) No error (E ) her and me. (d) No Error (e)
5. He has been trying (a)/ to persuade her for 19. This house is very (a)/ beautiful but too much
months(b)/ but he has (c)/ not still succeeded (b)/ small to accommodate (c)/ all of us. (d)
(d)/ No Error (e) No Error (e)
6. The amount which the company (a)/ has paid 20. He was fortunately (a)/ not present on (b)/
to the family (b)/ of the worker (c)/ was fairly the stage when (c)/ the actor was shot dead.
unjustified (d)/ No error (e) (d) No Error (e)
7. He is almost quite competent (a)/ for the post 21. He does (a)/ not know to make (b)/ friends so
of Manager(b)/ , he can lead the company to he leads (c)/ a lonely life. (d) No Error (e)
its goal(c)/ No error (e)
22. I liked that moment (a)/ where the workers
8. The products (a)/ which she sells are (b)/ proved their might (b)/ to take the risk (c)/
enough costly to allow the pocket (c)/ of an and succeeded. (d) No Error (e)
ordinary man.(d)/ No error(e)
23. Zahid was very (a)/ tired (b)/ so he said that
he was (c)/ sorry to accompany us. (d) No
9. The child requested his father (a)/ to be Error (e)
enough kind to grant (b)/ him five thousand
rupees for (c)/ the educational tour. (d) No 24. He is a teacher (a)/ and always tries to (b)/
error (e) make his students (c)/ speak English
correctly. (d) No Error (e)
10. I met that lady (a)two years ago and have
(B)remembered her (c)ever for (d)/ No Error (e) 25. Being much contented with the sincerity (a)/
of the members (b)/ he said that we (c)/
needed sincere men like them. (d) No Error (e)
11. His essay was unmatched (a)/ so he was
awarded the best prize (b)/ in the form of a 26. When the he saw the girl (a)/ he cried out
shield (c) with precious stones (d)/ No Error that he had (b)/ never seen such (c)/ a
(e) beautiful lady before. (d) No Error (e)
12. The leaders of the striking (a)/ teachers called 27. When offered he (a)/ took tea (b)/ and said
on the Chief Minister (b)/ for negotiation and that it (c)/ tasted sweetly. (d)/ No Error (e)
(c)/ returned happily. (d)/ No Error (e)
29. Problems will (a)/ not stop him nothing never 44. Where else (A) did you go besides (B) the office
(b)/ did this is why he is progressing (c)/ by ?(C) she asked her husband. (d) No Error (e)
leaps and bounds. (d) No Error (e)
45. He said that the examination was bad (A) and
30. Not only swimming (a)/ but also walking (b)/ added that he could not answer(B) questions
is very useful (c)/ to health. (d) No Error (e) enough (C) to pass it. (d) No Error (e)
31. If you ask me (a)/ Shyam is quite all right (b)/ 46. Every member (A) of the family is (B) addicted
but I cant tell you (c) much about Ram. (d) to drinking (C) and so Tom is.
No Error (e)
47. The eastwards wind helped (A) the boat from
32. My friend said (a)/ that he was only too glad (B) the western bank to the eastern (C) bank
(b)/ to hear the result (c)/ of his wife. (d) No of the river.
Error (e)
48. Not only we lost (A) what we had on our
33. Nobody should try (a)/ to disturb ne (b)/ disposal (B)but we also(C)lost our patience.
without any urgency ,(c)/ the Doctor said to (d) No Error (e)
his assistants. (d) No Error (e)
49. Under no circumstances (A) we can help
34. Who will believe (a)/ that she was not (B) (B)you in this illegal (C)work ,said the
hardly hit by her (C) husbands death. (d) No Manager. (d) No Error (e)
Error (e)
51. Under a tree (A) was sitting the saint (B)
35. Somebody reported to (A) the contractor whom we had seen (C) somewhere else. (d)/
(B)that his partner had only died (c)/ a week No Error (e)
before. (d) No Error (e)
52. I dont like (A) such nasty (B) things (C)Nor he
36. He asked me to (A) completely forget her does. (d)/ No Error (e)
(B)but only I know (C)how easy it is to say so.
(d) No Error (e)
1. Taken into consideration of (a)/ the advice of 15. The proper assessment of (a)/ the training
his (b)/ friends, he decided (c)/ to stay here. needs to be allowed (b)/ for meaningful follow
(d)/ NE up (c)/ of the training activity. (d)/ NE
2. Carry a bag (a)/ in his hand (b)/ he slipped 16. We decided not to tell to (a)/ the patient
(c)/ out unnoticed. (d)/ NE about (b)/ the disease he was (c)/ suffering
from. (d)/ NE
3. Suraj said that (a)/ he would rather (b)/ fail
than copying (c)/ in the examination. (d)/ NE 17. Having his breakfast finish (a)/ he rushed
quickly (b)/ to the station to receive (c)/ the
4. I have told Sushil (a)/ that it will not be honourable guests. (d)/ NE
possible (b)/ for me carry on (c)/ this kind of
work.(d)/ NE 18. I am looking forward (a)/ to meet (b)/ you
(c)/ soon. (d)/ NE
5. In the absence of (a)/ clear instructions (b)/
on cannot be expected (c)/ to be functioned 19. I can hear (a)/ the conversation inside, (b)/
effectively. (d)/ NE but nobody is coming (c)/ to opening the
door. (d)/ NE
6. All his relatives (a)/ expect his daughter (b)/
have gone on (c)/ a months vacation tour. 20. They wanted money (a)/ to purchase certain
(d)/ NE things (b)/ for themselves and (c)/ for
donated to their colleagues. (d)/ NE
7. Amita was to about (a)/ tell her teacher (b)/
the truth when her (c)/ friend interrupted 21. My friend cannot afford (a)/ for buying pens
her. (d)/ NE (b)/ this time because (c)/ they are very
expensive. (d)/ NE
8. The firemen could not (a)/ succeed in rescue
the (b)/ child although they (c)/ could put 22. To arrive at a decision (a)/ all the interesting
out the fire. (d)/ NE parties (b)/ should be invited (c)/ and
involved to discussion. (d)/ NE
9. He could make (a)/ them accepted his
proposal (b)/ because he was quite (c)/ 23. What was his response (a)/ when you tried
familiar with their practice. (d)/ NE (b)/ to get some (c)/ information from him?
(d)/ NE
10. What was his response (a)/ when you tried
(b)/ to got some (c)/ information from him? 24. Children visiting the (a)/ park are amused
(d)/ NE (b)/ at the monkeys, (c)/ play in the cages.
(d)/ NE
11. Being a cold morning, (a)/ I decided not to go
for my morning walk. (d)/ NE 25. Payal was one person (a)/ who could
somehow manage (b) to working in that
12. By virtue of his (a)/ great abilities, he (b)/ section (c)/ for such a long time. (d)/ NE
has been able (c)/ to got various positions.
(d)/ NE 26. Having her breakfast finish (a)/ she rushed
quickly (b)/ to the station to receive (c)/ the
13. He being the best (a)/ student in the class honourable guests. (d)/ NE
(b)/ Nitin was chosen to participate in the
competition. (d)/ NE
28. I cant (a)/ afford for buying books (b)/ for 41. Before he becoming (a)/ chief pilot in the
this course because (c)/ they are very aviation services (b)/ he had undergone (c)/
expensive. (d)/ NE rigorous training for eight years. (d)/ NE
29. Being a pleasant morning (a)/ I decided (b)/ 42. The great danger (a)/ to ships entered the
to go out for a walk. (c)/ NE harbour (b)/ is strong currents (c)/ and
sudden storms. (d)/ NE
30. I asked for choice, (a)/ Neha would prefer
(b)/ spending the holidays in (c)/ villages to 43. A small piece (a)/ of bread is (b)/ certainly
crowded cities. better than (c)/ being nothing to eat. (d)/ NE
31. Rani is so busy (a)/ in her current (b)/ 44. The shopkeeper was pleased (a)/ when we
assignments as to take (c)/ up some new told him (b)/ this kinds of mangoes (c)/ were
ones. (d)/ NE very delicious. (d)/ NE
32. Having failed to (a)/ got good results (b)/ in 45. It is not safe (a) to drive (b)/ in Kolkata in the
her first attempt, (c)/ she did not try rush hour (c)/ NE
again.(d)/ NE
46. I need cleaning (a)/ my shoes (b)/ with soap
33. When I was not (a)/ able to showing (b)/ my and water. (c)/ NE
cricket, the checker made (c)/ my buy
another. (d)/ NE 47. Do you mind (a)/ help me (b) / to the task
(c)/ NE
34. He came (a)/ from abroad (b)/ for seeing me
(c)/ NE 48. I made him (a)/ to do (b)/ the project against
his wishes (c)/ NE
35. He went inside (a) / the burning house (b)/
even though I advised (c)/ him to do not go. 49. You should avoid (a)/ to travel (b)/ in the
(d)/ NE rush hour. (c)/ NE
36. He can see through (a) his sudden 50. He denied (a)/ to have (b)/ been there. (c)/
friendliness, (b)/ he wants to look after (c)/ NE
his dog when he is away. (d)/ NE
39. The kind did not mind (a)/ for putting the old
people to death (b)/ because he was young
himself. (c)/ NE
7. He insisted (a)/ but neither Soni or her 21. Each of the girls (a)/ is not only talented (b)/
brother (b)/ is ready to (c)/ work on a holiday. in her studies (c)/ but also beautiful. (d)/ No
(d)/ No error error
8. You cannot withdraw (a)/ all your money (b)/ 22. Abha locked the (a)/ cupboard provided that
unless you do not (c)/ give a prior notice. (d)/ No (b)/ her jewellery might (c)/ not get stolen. (d)/
error (e) No error
9. No sooner did (a)/ she reach (b)/ the station 23. No sooner did (a)/ the thief come out (b)/ of
when (c)/ it started raining. (d)/ No error the room then (c)/ women attacked him. (d)/ No
error (e)
10. No sooner did (a)/ Minakshi reach (b)/ the
station when (c)/ it started raining. (d)/ No error 24. The amount of (a)/ compensation was (b)/
not acceptable to (c)/ either Sunil and Rahul.
11. You cannot be (a)/ granted admission (b)/ (d)/ No error
unless you do not submit (c)/ all the certificates
in original. (d)/ No error 25. Both (a)/ the structure or (b)/ the chemical
composition of (c)/ lamellae are complex. (d)/ No
12. Money not only satisfies (a)/ the basic error
psychological needs (b)/ but also the (c)/ higher
order psychological needs. (d)/ No error 26. No sooner did (a)/ we reach the station (b)/
when the train had (c)/ started moving out of
13. The driver (a)/ was thrown out (b)/ of the car the station. (d)/ No error
and fortunately (c)/ he was not hurt seriously.
(d)/ No error 27. He was a great man (a)/ he left only
impression (b)/ on our constitution (c)/ but also
14. Be smart (a)/ not only (b)/ in dress (c)/ and on our social life. (d)/ No error
also in action. (d)/ No error
29. No sooner does the teacher (a)/ enter the 44. Today, the cost of living 9a)/ is such higher
class (b)/ then the students stand up. (c)/ No that many (b)/ people find it difficult to (c)/ keep
error their health burning. (d)/ No error
30. Although my car is expensive, (a)/ I have 45. The agitating students had taken (a)/ a vow
had (b)/ a lot of trouble with it. (c)/ No error not to return to their (b)/ classes until their
demands were not (c)/ accepted by the Principal.
31. Although winter in Kashmir is cold (a)/ but (d)/ No error
is pleasant (b)/ in many ways. (c)/ No error
46. On hearing from you (a)/ I will come not only
32. An animal (a)/ can be just as unhappy in a (b)/ to the airport but will (c)/ also help in
vast area (b)/ or in a small one. (c)/ No error customs clearance. (d)/ No error (e)
33. A free pass is not only a privilege (a)/ but 47. As soon as I will (a)/ reach Patna I will (b)/
also an organic necessity (b)/ in a free society. send you the letters (c)/ you have asked for. (d)/
(c)/ No error No error
34. Pappu works (a)/ too hard so that he does 48. He is not only eminent (a)/ for his writing in
not (b)/ fail in the examination. (c)/ No error English (b)/ but also for his (c)/ paintings on
spiritual themes. (d)/No error
35. In spite the difficulties (a)/ on the way (b)/
they enjoyed their (c)/ trip to Gangotri. (d)/ No 49. Scarcely had I (a)/ finished washing the car
error (b)/ than the master came (c)/ and asked me to
clean the floor of the house. (d)/ No error
36. He speaks (a)/ not only Tamil (b)/ but Telgu
as well. (c)/ No error (d) 50. Rangesh is not only involved (a)/ in
organising conferences and seminars (b)/ but
37. Not only the bandits robbed (a)/ the traveller
also in conducting (c)/ adult literacy
of his purse (b)/ but also wounded him
programmers. (d)/ No error
grievously. (c)/ No error
1. You (a)/ will be sixteen (b)/ on your next 17. At last the tired traveller (a)/ came upon (2)/
birthday, (c)/ wont you be? /(d)/ No error (e) a fertile place in the desert, (3)/ didnt they?
(d)/ no error
2. He (a)/ should help (b)/ his poor brother, (c)/
shouldnt he? (d)/ No error (e) 18. Farmers (a)/ should know (b)/ the modern
ways of cultivation, (c)/ shouldnt he? (d)/ No
3. Most of them (a)/ voted (b)/ against the error
proposal, (c)/ didnt we? (d)/ No error (e)
19. One should (a)/ always mind (b)/ ones own
4. There (a)/ was not (b)/ a single seat vacant, business, (c)/ shouldnt he? (d)/ No error
(c)/ was it? (d)/ No error (e)
20. He would not (a)/ return the money (b)/ that
5. It (a)/ was (b)/ a horrible accident, (c)/ was he borrowed, (c)/ will he? (d)/ No error
it? (d)/ No error (e)
21. The captain as well as (a)/ five other
6. My wife (a)/ easily loses (b)/ her temper, (c)/ members (b)/ of the team was present, (c)/
dont I? (d)/ No error werent they? (d)/ No error
7. They (a)/ couldnt attend (b)/ the meeting, 22. Each of the students (a)/ has done (b)/ well
(c)/ couldnt they? (d)/ No error in the Annual examination, (c)/ havent they?
(d)/ No error
8. He (a)/ flew from (b)/ Patna to Rajgir, (c)/
didnt he? (d)/ No error (e) 23. The old lady (a)/ can hardly walk (b)/ and is
now confined to her house, (c)/ cant she?
9. Our publisher (a)/ smokes (b)/ too many (d)/ No error
cigrattes, (c)/ dont we? (d)/ No error
24. There are not (a)/ any good restaurants (b)/
10. The students (a)/ havent paid (b)/ their fees, in this part of the town, (c)/ are they?(d)/ No
(c)/ has he? (d)/ No error error
11. Your friend (a)/ didnt pass (b)/ the 25. Give me (a)/ three thousand (b)/ rupees,
examination, (c)/ did they? (d)/ No error please. (c)/ will you? (d)/ No error
28. Some persons(A) get jobs even if(B) they are 42. The bride said (A) that she would not (B)
not worthy for them(D) No error(E) marry the man over(C) thirty five(D) No error(E)
29. The poet describes about(A) the beauty of a 43. The invitation card (A) says that Satish (B)
landscape (B). in a very(C) attractive way(D) No marries with(C) Sunita next month (D) No
error(E) error(E)
30. During his tour(A) to the north he visited(B) 44. The constitution of India comprises
not only to Delhi (C) but also Agra (D) No error of(A)three wings (B)the legislature the
(E) judiciary(C)and the executive and each is
independent in its own way(D) No err(E)
31. Rakesh Sharma the Indian space(A)hero is
much sought (B) after by college(C)students and 45. The council does(A) not hold itself
is invited for various functions(D)No error (E) responsible(B) for the loss or damage (C) o any
article(D) No error(E)
32. His father is(A) sick but he does not(B) look
for him (C) (D) No error(E) 46. When he was (A) under house arrest(B) he
was debarred to send(C) a letter even to his wife
33. I advised(A) him to consult with a doctor(B) (D) No error (E)
but he refused(C) to do so(D) No error(E)
47. We may have to await for(A) a new
34. Ordinarily when in difficulty (A) Renu political(B) order to restructure closer to our
prefers keeping her counsel (B) rather than economy by adopting a modal of(C)
going about here and there for advise (D) No
error(E) development closer to our needs (D) No error(E)
35. Those who are(A) suffering from diabetes(B) 48. Government should refrain(A)to associate
are advised to substitute(C) saccharine by themselves with anything(B)that tends to affect
sugar(D) No error the (C)secular character of four state(D) No
error(E)
36. This book deals (A) in the burning problems
(B) our country is facing (C) at present(D) No 49. It was apparent for (A) everyone present that
error (E) if (B) the patient did not receive medical (C)
attention fast he would die (D)No error (E)
37. The debacle of the Party admits no other
explanation (A) than its(C) poor performance (D) 50. She looked very (A) different from(B) the
No error(E) photograph(C) I had of her(D) No error (E)
38. In spite of being very(A) busy at domestic 51. In his concluding(A) remarks he said(B)
work(B) she saves time (C) to the visitors(D) No almost nothing (C) worth listening to(D) No
error(E) error(E)
1. The repetition (a) / of these sounds stir (b) the 19. Either the president or (a)/ the secretary have
emotions. (c) No Error (d) an (b)/ option to donate funds. (c)/ No Error (d)
2. Unemployment (a) as well as (b) poverty 20. He is the only one (a)/ of the men who are (b)/
influence the votes. (c) No Error (d) making this survey. (c)/ No Error (d)
3. Tonsillitis (a) is among those (b) diseases that is
21. Our mill is the only (a)/ of the mills which (b)/
curable (c) No Error (d)
have shown a profit this year. (c)/ No Error (d)
4. This is the only one of the (a)/ local newspapers
(b) that print such news. (c) No Error (d) 22. No sooner had he entered (a)/ the hall when the
lights went out (b)/ and everybody began to
5. Each of these (a) companies had their (b)/ scream. (c)/ No Error (d)
account books audited. (c) No Error (d)
23. His wife and mother (a)/ were standing (b)/
6. Ten rupees seem (a)/ too much for (b) such a behind him. (c)/ No Error (d)
leather bag. (c)/ No Error (d)
24. We judge our friends (a)/ both by what (b)/ they
7. These days (a) news are travelling (b) faster than say and their actions. (c)/ No Error (d)
before. (c) No Error (d)
25. Virat Kohli runs faster than (a)/ any cricket
8. My best friend (a) and advisor have (b)/ made player (b)/ in the team. (c)/ No Error (d)
this suggestion. (c) / No Error (d)
26. This is not the first time (a)/ I am heard (b)/ of
9. Rakesh was one of the only players (a)/ who your insubordination. (c)/ No Error (d)
have not participated (b)/ in this match. (c)/ No
Error (d)
27. I want to know as to why (a)/ you did not (b)/
attend the office yesterday. (c)/ No Error (d)
10. I have ceased worrying (a)/ because I heard (b)/
no more rumours. (c)/ No Error (d)/
28. What to speak of shorthand, (a)/ he does not
know (b)/ even typewriting. (c)/ No Error (d)
11. Having climbed the mountain, (a)/ they have felt
(b)/ a real sense of achievement. (c)/ No Error(d)
29. Due to bad weather she (a)/ cannot come to the
(b)/ office today. (c)/ No Error (d)
12. When I had been (a)/ at camp, I heard (b)/ that
my application was accepted. (c)/ No Error (d)
30. He went there (a)/ with a view to find (b)/ out
the truth about yesterdays happening. (c)/ No
13. Measles is among (a) those diseases that is (b)/ Error (d)
curable now. (c) No Error (d)
31. Youll be (a)/ going to Shimla (b)/ soon for the
14. Every member and the office bearer (a)/ were vacations. (c) No Error (d)
aware (b)/ of this move. (c)/ No Error (d)
32. My mother (a) is very ill, I hope (b)/ she will soon
15. Sunita was the better (a)/ of the two (b)/ in die. (c) No Error (d)
Sociology. (c)/ No Error (d)
33. I am sure you will get (a)/ through (b)/ in the
16. Yesterday one of (a)/ the teacher was called (b)/ examination. (c) No Error (d)
by the office. (c)/ No Error (d)
34. The objections of my secretary (a)/ to
17. The timing of these strikes (a) were poorly accompany me to Bangalore (b)/ are
planned (b)/ by union. (c)/ No Error (d) meaningless. (c) No Error (d)
9. Of the two thesis submitted for the degree of 24. Good night. (a)/ I am glad (b)/ to see you of.
the Ph. D in English (a)/ neither was found (c)/ No Error (d)
suitable (b)/ by the examiners for the award
of the degree. (c)/ No Error (d)/ 25. We all (a)/ take vegetable (b)/ and fruit. (c)/
No Error (d)
10. The doctor advised us (a)/ not to told the
patient (b)/ about his disease. (c)/ No Error 26. As there are only one taxi available (a)/ I
(d) have no other alternative (b)/ but to pay the
fare demanded by the driver. (c)/ No Error (d)
11. As sooner did he (a)/ return from school (b)/
than he was told to go to the shop. (c)/ No 27. Prayag and Parag used (a)/ to work for
Error (d) almost twelve hours in the factory (b)/ is
were working earlier. (c)/ No Error (d)
12. All teachers agree (a)/ that Prakash is the
(b)/ more intelligent of all the boys in his 28. Whenever they go out (a)/ for shopping (b)/
class. (c)/ No Error (d) they take their pet dog with them. (c)/ No
Error (d)
13. But for some (a)/ anxious moments, our
expedition (b)/ in the Himalayas was 29. Monisha was to about (a)/ tell her teacher
enjoyable. (c)/ No Error (d) the (b)/ truth when her friend interrupted
her. (c)/ No Error (d)
14. Jay had not forgotten (a)/ the incident and
could (b)/ clear remember all the details. (c)/
No Error (d)
31. Avinash is not so (a)/ good a batsman to (b)/ 45. He was (a)/ acquitted from (b)/ the charges.
be selected for the national cricket team. (c)/ (c)/ No Error (d)
No Error (d)
46. This watch is (a)/ more superior and (b)/
32. He ran so fastly (a)/ that he reached (b)/ the more expensive than that. (c)/ No Error (d)
destination in just two minutes. (c)/ No Error
(d) 47. Some people (a)/ consider wealth (b)/
superior than wisdom. (c)/ No Error (d)
33. The fireman could not (a)/ succeed in rescue
the (b)/ child although they could put out 48. Judging by what he tells me, (a)/ I dont
the fire. (c)/ No Error (d) think he has made a good impression (b)/ to
the manager of the company where he works.
34. Anjalis performance in the (a)/ drama was (c)/ No Error (d)
best than (b)/ Deepalis but not as good as
Vaishalis. (c)/ No Error (d) 49. He told me that he couldnt buy (a)/ the
painting which he wants (b)/ very much
35. Although he is usually (a)/ rude with because he didnt have enough money. (c)/
everyone (b)/ he behaved nice with all of us No Error (d)
today. (c)/ No Error (d)
50. There was great difference (a)/ of opinion
36. The police man (a)/ started firing the crowd between (b)/ the members of the Board. (c)/
(b)/ when the striking workers got violent. No Error (d)
(c)/ No Error (d)
9. What to speak of milk (a), even water (b)/ 24. After Independence (a) people have say (b)/
was not available there. (c) No Error (d) many things about the national language (c)/
No Error
10. My father asked me (a)/ to go to the fair (b)/
and enjoy there. (c) No Error (d) 25. Us (a)/ may stay (b)/ in Darjeeling until the
monsoon starts. (c)/ No Error (d)
11. Although winter in Kashmir is cold (a)/ but it
is pleasant (b)/ in many ways. (c) No Error 26. There will be (a)/ increased emphasis on (b)/
(d) heavy industry in planning. (c)/ No Error (d)
12. Hari was unhappy (a)/ that he would (b)/ not 27. Due to the explosion the (a)/ walls bursted
attend the wedding of his friend yesterday. apart (b)/ and the roof was blown off. (c)/ No
(c) No Error (d) Error (d)
13. Rama could not (a)/ go to the picnic (b)/ for 28. The selection board will (a)/ call only those
his mother was not well. (c) No Error (d) (b)/ candidates whom have the proper
qualifications. (c)/ No Error (d)
14. Sarita was popular (a)/ with her classmates
that (b)/ she always had someone or the 29. In the high school, girls often do (a)/ as good
other coming to her house. as boys (b)/ if not better than the boys. (c)/
No Error (d)
15. The programme which (a)/ came on
television (b)/ these days in the evenings is
very interesting. (c) No Error (d)
31. No employees are (a)/ permitted to act on 45. If you will let me try (a)/ I will make this
(b)/ behalf of the company in financial engine go (b)/ but you had better get out of
matters. (c)/ No Error (d) the way first. (c)/ No Error (d)
32. She denied (a)/ that (b)/ she did not (c)/ 46. Being a very hot day (a)/ I stayed at home
commit the crime. (c)/ No Error (d) (b)/ and prepared for my examination. (c)/
No Error (d)
33. I prefer (a)/ punishment (b)/ than insult. (c)/
No Error (d) 47. He told me (a)/ the same old story (b)/ in
great details. (c)/ No Error (d)
34. My friend always prefers (a)/ reading short
stories (b)/ than voluminous novels. (c)/ No 48. The two brothers have never been (a)/ on
Error (d) good terms (b)/ to each other. (c)/ No Error
(d)
35. It has been unbearable hot (a)/ for (b)/ the
last two months. (c)/ No Error (d) 49. The man disappeared (a)/ after he has
committed (b)/ a murder in the running
36. On the occasion, (a)/ a tribal chieftain boldly train. (c)/ No Error (d)
asserted that any one of his boys could kill a
tiger (b)/ with his bare hands. (c)/ No Error 50. This carpenter is the most skilled (a)/ of all
(d) other carpenters (b)/ in our workshop. (c)/
No Error (d)
37. Its time (a)/ we do something to check (b)/
the incidence of this infectious disease. (c)/
No Error (d)
Improvement
d. be depend on them
e. No Improvement
30. In every democratic set up, people should 38. The stolen gun was found laying under the
have freedom of expression. banyan tree.
a. Might have b. may have a. had found laying
c. would have had d. should had b. had been finding laying
e. No Improvement c. was found laying
d. is found laying
31. The registrar of co-operative societies have e. No Improvement
recently conducted an internal enquiry.
a. Have conducted recently 39. They had been taking the same medicine for
b. Conducted have recently the last three years.
c. Has been recently conducted a. have take b. have been taking
d. Has recently conducted c. were taking d. had been taken
e. No Improvement e. No Improvement
32. Records have shown that the scam has been 40. The ladder will be collapse if you push the
going on for at least ten years. wall with both the hands.
a. went on b. had gone on a. will collapse
c. has been gone on d. has been going upon b. will have collapsed
e. No Improvement c. will have been collapsing
d. should collapsed
33. They would have been appreciated your e. No Improvement
efforts if you had informed them.
a. would have appreciated 41. I told him clearly that he had not ought to
b. would have appreciated of do that to me.
c. would be appreciated a. ought not has done
d. should have been appreciated b. has not ought to do
e. No Improvement c. ought not to have done
d. ought not done
34. He took a longer time to read the text for he e. No Improvement
wanted to go about it carefully.
a. go about it hastily 42. Having had in the foreign services for a long
b. go at it casually time, Mr. Verma has met many prominent
c. go through it carefully personalities.
d. go through it hurriedly a. had he been
e. No Improvement b. having been
c. he has been
35. He wont tell you his problem unless you d. having
agree of helping him. e. No Improvement
a. do not agree to help
b. agree to help
c. agree for help
d. do not agree of help
e. No Improvement
45. He has cooked that meal so often he can do it 53. We have not attended any class since the
with his eyes closed. term began.
a. hands full b. eyes close a. had no attended
c. mind blank d. hands closed b. have not been attending
e. No Improvement c. have been not attended
d. have not be attend
46. The three musketeers have been written by e. No Improvement
Dumas.
a. are written b. are being written 54. Although the driver threw out of the car, he
b. has been written d. is to written was not seriously.
e. No Improvement a. was throwing out of
b. had thrown out of
47. By temperament the English are reserved, so c. was thrown out by
they prefer to live in solitary houses. d. was thrown out of
a. English people b. English e. No Improvement
c. some English d. a few Englishes
e. No Improvement 55. They were requested to take their belongings
and left their house quickly.
48. Do take an umbrella with you lest you do a. leave their
not get wet. b. lived in their
a. lest you should get wet c. left in their
b. lest you should not get wet d. left in its
c. lest you might not get wet e. No Improvement
d. lest you will get wet
e. No Improvement 56. The doctor has advice him to give up
smoking.
49. In a few minutes time, when the clock strikes a. was advised
six, I would be waiting here three quarters of b. had been advised
an hour. c. has advised
a. shall be waiting d. has to advised
b. shall have waiting e. No Improvement
c. will have waited
d. may waited
e. No Improvement
98. The novels ideas suggested by the employee 105. He travelled by bus but would have
were appreciated by the management. travelled by train to save time.
a. Have appreciated by a. Must have travelled
b. Have been appreciated for b. Should be travelling
c. Were appreciative of c. Could be travelling
d. Had appreciated by d. Should have travelled
e. No correction required e. No correction required
99. Despite their best efforts, they could not 106. It is reliable to learn that there is no
convince the members by changing their substantial evidence to prove his innocence.
decision. a. Is reliably learnt
a. And changed their b. Reliable to learn
b. To change their c. Was reliable to learn
c. With changing their d. Has been reliable learning
d. In changing his e. No correction required
e. No correction required
107. Finishing his breakfast, he started
100. He has now succeeded in overwhelming working on the problem that had been
the grief. awaiting disposal for a long time.
a. Successful in overwhelm a. His breakfast finished
b. Successful to overwhelming b. His breakfast having finished
c. Succeeded to overwhelm c. Having finish his breakfast
d. Succeeded in overwhelming d. Having finished his breakfast
e. No correction required e. No correction required
101. The two brothers were so much similar 108. One of the function of a teacher is to
in appearance that nobody believed that they spot cases of maladjustment.
were twings. a. One of the functions of
a. Very much similar in b. Most of the functions
b. So much similar at c. Some of the functions of
c. So different in d. One of the functions by
d. So different from e. No correction required
e. No correction required
31. The unskilled class of workers are the most 38. You should visit France when you had been
exploited class under the present labour to England.
contract system. a. go to England
a. class of workers is b. had gone to England
b. classes of workers are c. should have gone to England
c. class for workers are d. were going to England
d. class of workers is e. No correction required
e. No correction required
79. Travelers met in a lone forest and agreed to 87. Initially the hijackers seemed determined not
travel through it together. to sumit but ultimately they were given in.
a. with a lone b. in a lonely a. has been given up
c. a lonely d. to a lonely b. had been given in
e. No correction required c. gave in
d. were given up
80. unless you dont be persistent in your e. No correction required
efforts you will not be able to succeed.
a. Unless you are 88. The social workers has championed the
b. Until you dont be cause for the weak and oppressed for the
c. it you didnt be last four decades.
d. unless you should be a. has championed the cause for
e. No correction required b. has been championing the cause for
c. had been championing the cause for
81. He came out of the water and gasped for d. has been championing the cause of
breath. e. No correction required
a. gasped with b. was gasping
c. gasped over d. started gasping with 89. The quality of domestic magtapes compares
e. No correction required favourable with the reputed international
brands.
82. many of his principles were violated by his a. compares favourable by
followers. b. compares favourably with
a. have been violating by c. compares with favour of
b. have violated by d. compares due to favouritism of
c. were violated with e. No correction required
d. were of violation by
e. No correction required 90. He claims that his proposal is preferable
than that of any employee.
83. The servant is cleaning house since 8 a. preferable to of
Oclock in the morning but my mother is not b. preferable than by
satisfied with her work. c. preferably to that of
a. should be cleaning b. has cleaned d. preferably more than that
b. has been cleaning d. has nicely cleaned e. No correction required
e. No correction required
91. Our business firms were full aware of the
84. Since I have assumed charge he came here problems they were going to face on the
on at least eight occasions. threshold of the year 2000.
a. had assumed a. were fully aware into
b. assumed b. had been fully aware at
c. have been assumed c. were fully aware of
d. had been assuming d. have been fully aware of
e. No correction required e. No correction required
SUBSTITUTION Contagious
35. Doctor who treats children
Pediatrician
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Exercise 2
Match the following:
Exercise 3
Match the following:
Exercise 5
Match the following:
Exercise 6
Match the following:
a. expansion b. atonement
c. explanation d. addition
a. constancy b. decency
c. adolescent d. clangourous
10. Prevarication
a. tact b. consistency
c. veracity d. silence
12. Immure
a. to sink b. to enclose within walls
c. to deny d. to oppose
a. deterred b. skilful
c. foolish d. awkward 13. Apparent
a. nimble b. realistic
3. palliate c. ideal d. underrated
9. Feckless
a. spotted b. fatuous
c. fawning d. strong
10. Insolent
a. sullen b. rich
c. determined d. affable
11. Random
a. calm b. deliberate
c. flat d. evil
10. Burly
(a) strong; bulky (b) kind; generous
(c) a rude person
(d) the distance from one side to another
11. Anthropoid
a. fitness; talent
Synonyms b. without guile; open and honest
1.Commiserate c. appropriate; fitting d. manlike
(a) a call to assemble
(b)to show sympathy for 12. Append
(c) to beauty; pertaining to taste in art and beauty a. disjoin b. take away
(d) praise in excess c. separate d. adjoin
10. Artisan
Synonyms a. correct; change, generally for the better
b. pithy maxim
1. Abstract c. a manually skilled worker
a. theoretical; not concrete d. one who abandons his religious faith or
b. group of closely located islands political beliefs
c. absorb; cause to become homogenous
d. ascribe; explain 11. attenuate
a. make thin; weaken
2. Apocryphal b. one who abandons his religious faith or
a. untrue; made up b. friendship political beliefs
c. highly excited; intensely curious c. shorten d. in a state of rage
d. supporter; follower
12. Allude
3. Annals a. refer indirectly b. suns corona; halo
a. records; history c. stinging, caustic d. state without proof
b. the state of having contradictory or
conflicting emotional attitudes 13. Arcade
c. addition; appendix to book a. study of artefacts and relics of early
d. collection; heap mankind
b. precede
4. Recant c. iron block used in hammering out metals
a. abrogate d. a covered passageway, usually lined with
b. public records; place where public records shops
are kept
c. addition; appendix to book 14. Adamant
d. insult; offend a. fit for plowing b. hostile feeling or intent
c. hard, inflexible
5. Ape d. preventing infection; having a cleansing
a. imitate or mimic b. calm; pacify effect
c. accidental; casual
d. testify; bear witness 15. Anguish
a. acute pain; extreme suffering
6. Acclivity b. agreement b. attach
a. daring; bold b. manlike d. drug that relieves pain; opiate
c. pacify; soothe d. sharp upslope of a hill
16. Appraise
7. Affirmation a. something attached to but holding an
a. skilful inferior position
b. payments made to an ex-spouse after b. gully c. estimate the value of
divorce d. in a state of rage
c. correct; change, generally for the better
d. positive assertion; confirmation 17. Apprise
a. substance that removes sensation with or
8. Astronomical without loss of consciousness
a. renounce; give up b. inform
b. enormously large or extensive c. state strongly or positively; insist on or
c. hard, inflexible d. contrast demand recognition of (rights, claims, etc. )
d. calm; pacify
1. His alarm clock is always set for six o'clock. He arises at the same time every day.
a. turns off b. gets up c. puts on
2. She telephoned her friend to tell him about the meeting. They decided to drive there together.
a. turned on b. took off c. called up
3. It's 4 P.M. now, and this important letter must be mailed today. Can you take it to the post office immediately?
a. at first b. right away c. sooner or later
4. Be sure to switch off the light before you leave the house.
a. to turn off b. to take off c. to get off
5. Pat placed her new hat on her head while looking in the mirror.
a. picked up b. put on c. gets on
7. I want to stay unmarried for a while, but I hope to get married eventually.
a. sooner or later b. right away c. at first
8. In the beginning I thought that it was Bob who was in the car.
a. To get on b. At once c. At first
10. John took the pencil with his fingers and began to write a note.
a. turned on b. got off c. picked up
B. Fill in each blank with the appropriate form of an idiomatic expression from this unit.
Jean's alarm clock makes a loud ringing noise. She _____________________ the alarm clock immediately after
it rings each morning. However, she doesn't rise from bed _______________. She waits a few minutes before
she _______________.
Jean enjoys lying in bed for a while, but ________________ she gets up. Then she ______________ the
bedroom light and goes to her closet. She _______________ her pajamas and ______________ her work
clothes.
5. John's mother knew that he wasn't telling the truth from the beginning.
a. all along b. all right c. little by little
7. Eventually, Mario will be able to speak English better than he does now.
a. Never mind b. Sooner or later c. At last
10. They waited for forty-five minutes until finally the waiter brought their food.
a. at last b. little by little c. at first
B. Fill in each blank with the appropriate form of an idiomatic expression from this unit only.
1. I think that you should remove the last two sentences in the paragraph.
a. take out b. pick out c. talk over
6. The child said that she didn't break the window deliberately.
a. on purpose b. all day long c. making a difference
10. Don't sit on the dirty ground like that; rise right now!
a. get up b. lie down c. sit down
B. Fill in each blank with the appropriate form of an idiomatic expression from this unit only.
4. Would you like me to help you choose a new dress for the dance?
a. pick out b. try on c. put away
8. Our guest will arrive soon; please remove your dirty clothes from sight.
a. try on b. put away c. get off
9. I'd better switch on the light so that we can see better in here.
a. be in on b. turn on c. try on
10. James didn't want to be involved in the preparations for the conference.
a. to take part in b. to take place c. to try on
B. Fill in each blank with the appropriate form of an idiomatic expression from this unit only.
1. Will you return in time for dinner or will you be home late tonight?
a. put off b. get back c. take place
4. James dislikes his smoking habit so much that he wants to quit forever.
a. for the time being b. for good c. in a hurry
5. At the last moment, Judy altered her decision about getting married so quickly.
a. changed her mind b. made up her mind c. never mind
6. Judy wanted to postpone the wedding for another two or three months.
a. to call off b. to put off c. to turn off
7. I'd like you to remove those toys from sight before they get broken.
a. to put away b. to take out c. to look out
8. If you don't wear a sweater in this cold weather, you'll become sick.
a. get over b. catch cold c. tire out
9. I still have a lot of work to do, but I feel like stopping temporarily.
a. in a hurry b. to shake hands c. for now
10. If you don't be careful, you'll cut your hands on that sharp knife.
a. look up b. watch out c. make up your mind
B. Fill in each blank with the appropriate form of an idiomatic expression from this unit only.
2. What's happening, John? The smoke alarm is ringing but there's no fire!
a. putting out b. going on c. hanging up
3. The dark clouds rolled in quickly and it began to rain without warning.
a. all along b. out of order c. all of a sudden
4. When do you think that we'll arrive at the hotel this evening?
a. get on b. go on c. get to
5. I'm busy this week, but I hope to have time free next week.
a. to take my time b. to have time off c. to check over
7. It's nice to know that I can trust you to help me when I need it.
a. count on b. check over c. make friends
8. The phone is making noise because you forgot to replace the receiver.
a. to go over b. to take place c. to hang up
9. He's so careful when he plays sports that injuries are unusual for him.
a. under the weather b. few and far between c. out of order
10. The students were happy because they were able to leave class early.
a. took time off to b. went on c. got to
B. Fill in each blank with the appropriate form of an idiomatic expression from this unit only.
1. We were able to visit the zoo when the animals were very active.
a. would rather b. had better c. got to
2. All of this work in the garden has tired me out; let's stop working.
a. be over b. call it a day c. be up
3. I can't understand Professor Jones at all; he's a very good teacher, but sometimes he talks foolishly.
a. figure out b. make up my mind about c. point out
5. The police officer put a parking ticket on the car because the time on the meter had expired.
a. was over b. was not on time c. was up
6. I don't have a good opinion of our new neighbors; they're not very friendly.
a. make friends with b. get better with c. think much of
8. We were late to the party, but we got there before the time to eat dinner.
a. to wait on b. in time to c. on time
9. Jan couldn't wait for the meeting to end so that she could go home.
a. to call off b. to be through c. to get worse
10. It was supposed to be a surprise, but Larry knew about the birthday party from the beginning.
a. all along b. on time c. to call it a night
B. Fill in each blank with the appropriate form of an idiomatic expression from this unit only.
Sue: Kay, if we're going to get to a movie _____________ find good seats, we ________________ hurry to
decide what to see.
Kay: But we can't agree on the two possibilities!
Sue: I know. I want to see the old Humphrey Bogart film, but you ____________________ see the movie
with the famous actor Guy Matson in it.
Kay: I can't _______________ your taste in men, Sue. All the women that I know just love Guy Matson!
Sue: Kay, let me __________________ again that I'm not a typical American woman. My mother is
German, you know.
Kay: You like to remind me of that, don't you! Anyway, I don't ___________ much __________ old movies,
so forget about Humphrey Bogart.
Sue: Okay, okay! Let's go down to the car and make up our minds while driving.
Kay: Good idea!
1. Don't discard those old cardboard boxes; Jim can use them for packing his things when he moves to a new
apartment.
a. put away b. throw away c. wear out
4. How do our children make their pants useless in such a short time?
a. take turns b. dress up c. wear out
5. Before George takes a college-level biology class, he should review his biology from high school.
a. brush up on b. look over c. be about to
7. Betty can't understand why she's having trouble with the engine of her car.
a. turn around b. figure out c. step out
8. This message from Tom has no connection with plans for the party tonight.
a. is out of the question b. doesn't fall in love with c. has nothing to do with
9. Sally was ready to take a shower when the phone rang, so she answered it
a. was about to b. took turns to c. had better
10. I'm tired of working; let's leave home for a while and shop for groceries.
a. turn around b. go out c. call it a day
B. Fill in each blank with the appropriate form of an idiomatic expression from this unit only.
Lee: Jan, you've _______________ these shoes completely. Why do you keep them?
Jan: Don't ask me again, Lee! I've told you ________________ they are my favorite pair.
Lee: I know, I know. Every time we _______________ somewhere, you wear them.
Jan: It's terrible, isn't it? I know that I should ___________________ such bad-looking shoes, but
they're so comfortable, I can't!
Lee: What if I said that I would buy a new pair for you would you discard them then?
Jan: That's completely ________________________! This situation doesn't _________________ money;
it's connected to my feeling for the shoes.
Lee: Feeling for the shoes! Is it possible that you have _________________________ with them?
Jan: Yes, I guess I love them more than I love you!
2. Joe has never been able to become adjusted to getting up early in the morning.
a. used to b. to be used to c. to get used to
3. I have a lot of trouble breathing well when I run, so I guess that I should reduce smoking.
a. be in charge of b. throw away c. cut down on
4. While I was reading in bed last night, the phone in the kitchen rang, so I had to arise to answer it
a. to wake up b. to get up c. to be used to
5. Many people at the beach were wearing jackets because the wind was cool.
a. Quite a few b. As soon as c. Few and far between
6. Would you contact the Jacksons and tell them that we've put off the garage sale?
a. get in touch with b. be in charge of c. have a good time
8. Jack made the engine of his car useless by forgetting to add oil to it regularly.
a. got worse b. used to c. wore out
9. The boat was moving in backward and forward motion because of the large waves on the ocean.
a. at least b. back and forth c. on purpose
10. Vera had the habit to bite her nails until they were very short, but now she's stopped doing that.
a. has been used to b. used to c. cut back on
B. Fill in each blank with the appropriate form of an idiomatic expression from this unit only.
1. Jack has been too busy with his work to date anyone recently.
a. to see about b. to make out c. to go out with
2. The manager wanted her assistant to ascertain when the products would be delivered.
a. to make good time b. to get rid of c. to make sure
3. You should stir the milk and eggs before you add the butter.
a. cut down on b. mix up c. come from
4. I was so nervous about giving the speech that I learned every word by memorizing.
a. by myself b. by heart c. now and then
5. The weather is so bad today that we should definitely postpone the picnic.
a. put off b. call off c. see about
7. The test instructions were so poorly written that the students were confused about what to do.
a. were attended to b. paid attention c. were mixed up
9. John enjoys going hiking with his friends. They take a hike together every second weekend.
a. every now and then b. every other c. all weekend long
10. This tablecloth is too old to use anymore; would you mind if we discard it?
a. get rid of b. come from c. see to
B. Fill in each blank with the appropriate form of an idiomatic expression from this unit only.
Jean: Hi, Helen. I really like your blouse. It ____________________ your eyes.
Helen: Thanks, Jean, but haven't you seen it before? I've had it for years, and I was planning to
________________ it!
Jean: Oh, no, it still looks fine. Tell me, how are you _____________________ with your final class presenta-
tion? Are you still writing it?
Helen: I'm all finished. Tomorrow I'm going to practice until I know it _______________.
Jean: Why don't you practice in front of me right now?
Helen: Maybe later. Right now I'd like to _________________ having dinner. I'm really hungry.
Jean: Do you want to cook here, or eat out?
Helen: Let's eat out. I just heard about a new Italian restaurant that is supposed to be ___________.
Jean: Sounds great. But it's almost 9 P.M.. When does it close?
Helen: I think that Jim said 9:30. It's easy to _____________________ on city streets at night, so I'm
sure we can get there in time.
Jean: Let's go!
1. It's difficult for old people to remember the location of personal possessions such as keys.
a. to keep track of b. to keep away from c. to take hold of
2. I haven't seen Jackie in a long time. I wonder what she has been doing.
a. has gotten through b. has to do with c. has been up to
3. Jeff agreed to give attention to organizing the beach barbecue this weekend.
a. to look into b. to see about c. to do over
4. The unfriendly man told the neighborhood boys, "I don't want any of you coming in my yard. Don't enter!"
a. Keep out! b. Be carried away! c. Put out!
5. Janice felt uncomfortable at the party because she didn't know anyone there; they were all complete
strangers to her.
a. mixed up b. ill at ease c. out of the question
6. To open the door, you have to grasp it firmly and pull hard.
a. to take hold of b. to get through c. to find fault with
7. Until now I haven't broken any bones in my body. Knock on wood!
a. At last b. From now on c. So far
8. Lita made so many mistakes in her essay that the teacher told her to revise it.
a. to find fault with it b. to do it over c. to check into it
9. I was greatly affected by emotion when my friends surprised me with a big birthday celebration.
a. was carried away b. was up to me c. had a good time
10. Mr. Smith asked the police to investigate the theft of his car radio last week.
a. to look for b. to look over c. to look into
B. Fill in each blank with the appropriate form of an idiomatic expression from this unit only.
1. I had to use a lot of paper and matches before I was able to get the wood in the fireplace to begin to burn.
a. to burn down b. to catch fire c. to burn up
2. If you stay up late every night, it seems logical that you'll get sick.
a. stands to reason b. makes good c. feels sorry for
3. The coach inflated several of the players' soccer balls that were too soft.
a. broke out b. made out c. blew up
4. From the beginning I knew that I wanted to go to medical school and to become a doctor.
a. All along b. As for c. At least
5. This set of reference books is so old that the library should buy one that is more current.
a. out of date b. first rate c. up to date
6. I pity Marilyn because everything of value in her house was stolen by thieves.
a. tick off b. count on c. feel sorry for
7. If you continue without taking a break this difficult work will make you tired.
a. burn you out b. burn you up c. burn you down
8. Those two sisters look so much alike that I often get confused about their names.
a. mixed up b. broken out c. out of date
10. It makes me annoyed that Jocelyn didn't call to cancel our appointment.
a. burns me up b. breaks me out c. burns me down
B. Fill in each blank with the appropriate form of an idiomatic expression from this unit only.
Matt: Have you heard the news? A big fire ___________________ in the downtown area early this morning.
A whole block was affected.
Lisa: Really? How many buildings have ______________________________?
Matt: More than ten, I believe. Haven't you seen the smoke in the air?
Lisa: Yes, I wondered what that was. Doesn't the fire department have the fire under control by now?
Matt: No, it doesn't. Their equipment is so _____________________ that it isn't effective in fighting the fire.
Lisa: Boy, I bet that the people who lost their stores are really ____________________ about that. I would be
very angry if it was my business.
Matt: ______________ me, I ________________________ all the workers who have lost their jobs because
of the fire.
Lisa: It _____________________ that the city government is going to have to buy _____________
equipment now.
Matt: Let's hope so.
1. The majority of the investors at the shareholders' meeting urged the resignation of the chairman of the board.
a. called for b. took for granted c. called on
3. My reason for voting "no" is very apparent: I disagree completely with the position of other committee mem-
bers on this matter.
a. once in a blue moon b. clear-cut c. made clear
4. There was a big traffic jam on the freeway when a truck stopped functioning in one of the middle lanes.
a. burned down b. gave up c. broke down
5. Mrs. Thomas was very surprised when she received the bill for her hospital stay. It equaled almost ten
thousand dollars.
a. crossed out b. came from c. came to
6. Aaron had the habit to drink a lot of beer until he decided to lose weight.
a. is used to (Lesson 9) b. gave up c. used to
7. That's a very nice dress that you are wearing. Where did you buy it?
a. have on b. take into account c. take for granted
9. The gang of criminals surrendered to the police after eight hours of hiding in the warehouse.
a. crossed out b. gave up c. looked out
10. Joe's mother considered the fact that Joe was trying to help his brother when the accident took place.
a. took for granted b. made clear c. took into account
B. Fill in each blank with the appropriate form of an idiomatic expression from this unit only.
to take one's time to take off to take out to take part in to take a walk
to take a trip to take place to take turns to take hold of
1. Do you have any idea when the symphony concert is scheduled ___________?
2. To drive safely, you should __________ the steering wheel with both hands.
3. Carlo always ___________ on the telephone. She really enjoys calling up her friends and going on and on
talking about work.
4. Bill finally ___________ the new girl in school. They went to the park together and had a picnic.
5. Many young actors and actresses wanted ___________ the theater production of Hamlet. Unfortunately, only
a few were chosen.
6. It's such a nice evening Would you like ___________ around the block with me?
7. My brother and I ___________ doing household chores. One day he washes the dishes, and the next day I
do them.
8. Please ___________ your shirt and put it in the laundry basket. It's too dirty to wear anymore.
9. This spring the Dobsons are planning ___________ to Oregon and Washington state.
E. Fill in each blank with the appropriate form of the idioms using get listed below.
to get in/to get on to get up to get to to get out of/to get off to get back
to get over to get along with to get rid of to get in touch with
1. It's not time to throw away these shoes yet. I'll tell you when you can __________ them.
2. Max needs to talk to Alice right away. Do you know how ______________ ______________ him?
3. At first Mark was very upset about losing his girlfriend, but already he is starting _____________ it.
4. Before we were able ___________ the bus to downtown, we had to let the passengers on the bus.
5. Please ______________ and _________________ the car on the driver's side. The door on the passenger
side is broken.
6. Felix is such a nice guy that it's easy __________________ him.
7. Sarah usually ________ at about six o'clock in the morning, _____________ work by eight o'clock,
and ___________ home by around six o'clock in the evening.
The symbol (S) indicates that an idiom is separable that a noun or noun phrase may be placed between the
verb and the special preposition (called a particle). In these cases examples of both separable and inseparable
forms are given.
EXERCISES
Choose the appropriate idiomatic expression to substitute for the italicized word or words in each
sentence below.
1. I asked my neighbor to watch my dog while I was out of town.
a. to come to
b. to make fun of
c. to look after
2. Do you want to consider going to a movie tonight?
a. feel like
b. stand to reason
c. look forward to
3. I wonder when Im finally going to receive news from Joe.
a. to hear of
b. to hear from
c. to get in touch with
4. The teacher told her young student, "Please dont cheat again from this time into the future?"
a. from now on
b. once and for all
c. as a matter of fact
5. Arent you glad that we decided to eat at a restaurant tonight? This food is great!
a. to eat in
b. to take out
c. to eat out
6. The decision to sell the failing business was rather predictable.
a. come true
b. in fact
c. cut and dried
7. Barbara is a nice person, but unfortunately she always has to arrange matters the way she wants.
a. to have her way
b. to make up her mind
c. to come true
8. Are you pleasantly anticipating the end of the school semester?
a. hearing of
b. looking forward to
c. paying attention to
9. Actually, I really dont want to take a break right now Id rather continue working.
a. Little by little
b. As a matter of fact
c. For good
10. Everything that my parents told me about becoming an adult proved to be correct.
a. came true
b. to hear of it
c. in fact
Answer these questions orally by making use of the idiomatic expressions studied in this lesson.
1. If you were a parent, what activity would you not hear of your small child doing?
2. Do you prefer to eat in or eat out? How often do you eat out?
3. Is there anything that you want to stop doing once and for all? What?
4. What event in the near future are you looking forward to?
5. When might you insist on having your way with your friends?
6. How do you feel when other people make fun of you?
7. When do you most feel like studying in the morning or in the evening? Why?
8. All people have hopes and desires for the future. What hope or desire do you want most to come true?
Choose the appropriate idiomatic expression to substitute for the italicized word or words in each
sentence below. Idioms from previous lessons are indicated by number.
1. My brother and I are having a lot of arguments these days. We can hardly agree on anything.
a. go off
b. see eye to eye
c. have in mind
2. How is old Mrs. Dunham managing to live after her hip replacement surgery?
a. getting along
b. making the best
c. getting through
3. Teddys foot size is now so big that hes already become too old for these baseball shoes.
a. on his toes for
b. cut off
c. grown out of
4. This one time Id like to win a million dollars in the state lottery, but Im sure I wont.
a. So far
b. For once
c. All along
5. Wilma awoke suddenly when her alarm clock sounded in the morning.
a. went on
b. went off
c. went out
6. I cant answer your questions about this problem; go see the supervisor and consult him about it.
a. keep him in mind
b. take it up with him
c. make the best of him
7. At the end of the break, the teacher had to suddenly stop the students conversations and resume class.
a. to cut out
b. to go off
c. to cut off
8. Even though there are a lot of quiet moments in baseball, the players on the field should always stay
alert.
a. out of touch with them
b. bearing them in mind
c. on their toes
9. Sarahs negative attitude about life is a result of an unhappy childhood.
a. makes the best of
b. grows out of
c. gets along
10. I dont know what you think, but I am considering a roller skating party for Billys birthday.
a. have in mind
b. never mind
c. keep in mind
Answer these questions orally by making use of the idiomatic expressions studied in this lesson.
1. Why should you stay on your toes while driving a car?
2. How are you getting along in your English studies?
3. What do you do when you dont see eye to eye with a friend? Do you usually stay calm or get angry
during an argument?
4. Is there anything in life that you would like to do just for once?
5. At what time in the morning does your alarm clock usually go off?
6. Name one or more habits that you had as a child that later you grew out of.
7. Why might someone say "Cut it out!" to you?
Choose the appropriate idiomatic expression to substitute for the italicized word or words in each
sentence below. Idioms from previous lessons are indicated by number.
1. The last racehorse wasnt able to maintain the same speed as the other horses in the race.
a. to keep up with
b. to cut in
c. to keep track of
2. Theres only one piece of pie left. Would you like to share it in two equal parts?
a. above all
b. fifty-fifty
c. a lost cause
3. We havent heard from Mike recently. I wonder how hes progressing since joining the army.
a. getting along
b. getting used to
c. breaking in
4. Tell the children to stop talking now or theyll get punished.
a. to blow out
b. to break in
c. to shut up
5. What has happened to my wallet? I cant find it anywhere.
a. become of
b. have to
c. turned down
6. Jack didnt believe what his parents told him, but all of it has proved to be correct.
a. made a difference
b. a lost cause
c. come true
7. Ted greatly appreciates his wifes concern for him and, especially, her love.
a. above all
b. on the other hand
c. at least
8. Dr. Hampton must leave the office early because he has an urgent appointment at the hospital.
a. has got
b. has got to
c. would rather
9. We almost had a serious accident on the highway when the front tire of our car exploded.
a. blew up
b. blew out
c. tired out
10. Joyce never believed that the university would reject her application for graduate study.
a. turn down
b. break in
c. throw away
Answer these questions orally by making use of the idiomatic expressions studied in this lesson.
1. When is it acceptable to tell someone to shut up? Not acceptable?
2. How much money have you got in your wallet or purse right now?
3. What have you got to do to take care of your health?
4. Have you ever had difficulty keeping up with other students in school? Why or why not?
5. For what reasons might a person be turned down for a job?
6. Why is it important to break in a new vehicle?
7. For what reasons might you think of someone as being a lost cause?
8. Above all, what is the most important part of your life?
Answer these questions orally by making use of the idiomatic expressions studied in this lesson
1. Why are students in some schools placed in classes according to ability?
2. If parents want to raise their children well, what are they bound to do?
3. If you see a man leaving a house through a window at night, what might you take him for?
4. Why might you feel like tearing up a letter or some schoolwork?
5. Have you ever said or done something special that went over well? What was it?
6. What should you do if you run out of energy while youre studying in the evening?
7. Are you a serious person or a fun loving person at heart? Give examples.
8. What would you do if you were about to watch a favorite TV show at home and the telephone rang?
Answer these questions orally by making use of the idiomatic expressions studied in this lesson
1. Have you ever bitten off more than you could chew? Explain the situation.
2. Have you ever passed out or seen someone pass out? What happened?
3. What do people in an audience have to do if there are not enough seats to go around?
4. What should you tell someone who is in your way while youre working?
5. In class, when would you put up your hand? Is this easy or difficult for you to do? Why?
6. What are some of the things in life that you have trouble putting up with?
7. How would you feel if you had to stay at home day in and day out taking care of the housework and,
perhaps, children? Would you feel satisfied or would you feel unhappy? Explain your reasons.
8. Have you ever found yourself catching up with others? What was the situation?
Answer these questions orally by making use of the idiomatic expressions studied in this lesson.
1. Why might you choose to introduce yourself to someone that you know only by sight?
2. Are there any topics that you would never bring up with your parents? Can you mention any of them?
3. Have you ever gotten seriously lost? What happened?
4. Could you ever tell someone to get lost? Why or why not?
5. Which countries manufacture products that generally hold up well?
6. What kind of job would you definitely rule out for yourself? Why?
7. When was the last time that someone saw you off?
8. Why would you offer to see someone out of your house or apartment?
Answer these questions orally by making use of the idiomatic expressions studied in this lesson.
1. Have you ever gone up to a famous person and asked for an autograph? (An autograph is the signature
of a famous person.)
2. Do you always hand in assignments in class on time, or are you sometimes late? Do you ever forget to
hand them in?
3. As a child, did you enjoy taking things apart? What kinds of things did you take apart?
4. After you took them apart, did you always put them together again? Were you always successful?
5. Are you better off now than you were five years ago? How?
6. Do you consider yourself well-off? If not, do you expect to be well-off in the future? How do you expect
to accomplish it?
7. When you are away from home, are you careful to keep in touch with your family or friends?
8. Are you named after somebody? Who?
Answer these questions orally by making use of the idiomatic expressions studied in this lesson.
1. If you had to buy a birthday card, what kind of store would you stop by?
2. Are you always certain to drop your friends a line when you travel? Why or why not?
3. What would you do if you came across a bag containing a large amount of money?
4. What do the initials U.S.A. stand for? Are there initials that stand for your country? What are they?
5. Do you prefer to be involved in playing a sport or just looking on? Why?
6. Whom do you look up to most in life? Why?
7. What kind of a person would you look down on? Should you avoid feeling this way, or is it sometimes all
right?
Answer these questions orally by making use of the idiomatic expressions studied in this lesson.
1. Describe a close call that you, or someone you know, has had.
2. When might babies or small children get on your nerves?
3. What sports or hobbies do you go in for?
4. How late do you usually stay up?
5. Why might you decide to stay in instead of going out?
6. Why would someone have to take a class over? Has this ever happened to you?
Answer these questions orally by making use of the idiomatic expressions studied in this lesson.
1. Have you ever been knocked out? What happened?
2. Have you ever knocked yourself out to accomplish something? What was it?
3. When you set goals for yourself, do you usually carry them out?
4. Why might an athlete drop out of a sporting event? Has this ever happened to you?
5. If someone has just lost a job, what could you do or say to cheer him or her up?
6. For some people, it makes sense to spend most of the extra income they make. Would this be true for
you? Why or why not?
Answer these questions orally by making use of the idiomatic expressions studied in this lesson.
1. When was the last time that an event or plan fell through for you?
2. Do you usually fall behind in your work, or do you usually keep up with it? Why?
3. When you have it out with a friend, do you usually stick to your opinion or do you often give in? Why?
4. What are the possible dangers of the pollution that factories give off?
5. When you exercise heavily, does your energy quickly give out? Why or why not?
6. Have you ever had it in for someone? How did you feel, or what did you do?
7. When you have it out with someone, do you usually show your emotions clearly, or do you stay calm and
control them?
8. How long can a human being hold out without food? Without water?
B. In the space provided, mark whether each sentence is true (T) or false (F).
1. If a friend doesnt want you to make fun of him or her, the friend might tell you to shut up. ____
2. If you run into someone at the store, you are sticking to an appointment. ____
3. If you agree to meet someone halfway, it becomes a matter of give and take. ____
4. If you want to keep in touch with someone, you might decide to stop by their place for a while. ____
5. If you have never heard of a certain type of animal, you probably know it by sight. ____
6. If you fall behind in your studies because you dont try to keep up with the other students, it serves you right. ____
7. If something is going wrong with your car, then it is holding up well. ____
8. If someone is very well-off, the person probably has to cut corners. ____
9. If you havent heard from someone in a long time, you might drop the person a line. ____
10. If you really go in for a certain sport, you might set out to be the best you can at it. ____
11. If you finally have it out with someone, you have been getting along well with the person. ____
12. If a repairman is trying to fix a complicated watch, he or she would take pains to hold still while taking
it apart. ____
C. Fill in each blank with the appropriate form of the idioms using call listed below. Some expressions
come from Lessons 1 to 14.
to call up to call on to call off
to call it a day to call for close call
1. It was a _____________________ when the tire blew out on the busy highway.
2. We _____________________ early because we had been working since six oclock in the morning.
3. This recipe _____________________ cream, but there isnt any in the refrigerator. Ill have to stop by
the store and pick up some.
4. Margaret _____________________ her boyfriend almost every day and talks for hours. The telephone
bill is her most costly expense.
E. Fill in each blank with the appropriate form of the idioms using put listed below. Some expressions
come from Lessons 1 to 14.
1. Johnny, before you can go outside to play, you have _____________________ all the toys and clothes
on the floor of your room.
2. Theres too much noise in here for me to study. I cant _____________________ it any longer.
3. Its quite cold tonight. I think we should _____________________ some warmer clothing before we go
outside.
4. Please _____________________ your cigarette in the ashtray immediately. No smoking is allowed in
here.
5. I cant _____________________ doing that important assignment any longer. Its due in just three
days.
6. The military troops used force _____________________ the mass demonstration against the corrupt
government.
Proverbs
21.A stalking horse- Pretence
22.A steal- Very inexpensive, a bargain
23.A taste of your own medicine- When
you are mistreated the same way you
mistreat others
24.A toss-up- A result hat is still unclear
1. A bird in the hand is worth two in the and can go either way
bush- Having something that is certain is 25.A wolf in sheeps clothing- A dangerous
much better than taking a risk for more, person pretending harmless
because chances are you might losing 26.ABC: Very common knowledge about
everything. to- Ready to, just going to
27.Above all- Mainly, especially
2. A blessing in disguise- Something good 28.Above board- Fair and honest
that isnt recognized by first 29.According to- In the order of; on the
3. Bull in china shop- One who causes authority of
damage 30.Actions speak louder than words- Its
4. A chip on your shoulder- Being upset better to actually do something than
for something that happened in the past hust talk about it
5. A damp squib- Complete failure 31.Add fuel to the fire- Whenever
6. A dime A dozen- Anything that is something is done to make a bad
common and easy to get situation even worse than it is
7. A doubting Thomas- A skeptic who 32.Against the clock- Rushed and short on
needs physical or personal evidence in time
order to believe something 33.All (day, week, month, year) long- The
8. A drop in the bucket- A very small part entire day, week, month, year
of something big or whole 34.All along- All the time, from the
9. A fool and his money are easily beginning (without change)
parted- Its easy for a foolish person to 35.All and Sundry- Without making any
lose his/ her money distinction
10.A gentleman at large- An unreliable 36.All bark and no bite- When someone is
person threatening and/ or aggressive but not
11.A green horn- Inexperienced willing to engage in a fight
12.A house divided against itself cannot 37.All greek to me- Meaningless and
stand- Everyone involved must unify and incomprehensible like someone who
function together or it will not work out. cannot read, speak, or
13.A leopard cant change his spots- You 38.All in all- Considering everything
cannot change who you are 39.All in the same boat- When everyone is
14.A lost cause- A hopeless case, a person facing the same challenges
or situation having no hope of positive
change.
15.A man of straw- A weak person
16.A mares nest- A false invention
17.A penny saved is a penny earned- By
not spending money, you are saving
money (little by little)
18.A picture paints a thousand words- A
visual presentation is far more
descriptive than words
1. What does regardless of mean? 11. The soldier . still till his enemies
(a). without guarding oneself
passed by.
(b). with less respect to all
(c). without taking into account (a). laid (b). lay (c). lied (d). lain (e). lay off
(d). without regard for values 12. We failed to make a thorough search of the
2. What do people look for in the highest hose; . no trace of her could be found.
paying job? (a). and (b). yet (c). therefore (d). but
(a). money and oportunities
(b). opportunities and service benefits Directions (13-14): Each of the following
(c). nothing but a huge pay apcket questions consists of a word, followed by four
(d). power and prestige words. Select the word that is more closely
3. How can one be a master of money?
opposite in meaning to the word in bold.
(a). working only for money
(b). letting money pursue the individual
13. Bohemian
(c). pursuing money and craving for more
(d). owing many industries and estates (a). artistic (b). elation
4. What do overpaid people experience? (c). orthodox (d). manoeuvre
(a). being always in demand 14. Camaraderie
(b). good knowledge bank accounts (a). amity (b). amiability
(c). great respect everywhere (c). amicability (d). animosity
(d). lots of restructuring and reengineering
Directions (15- 17): Choose the word that best
Directions (5-8): Read each sentence to find out
expresses the groups of words out of four
whether there is any grammatical error in it. The
alternatives.
error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence.
The number of that part is the answer. If there is 15. The dead skin cast off by a snake.
no error, the answer is (d), i.e. No error. (Ignore the (a).bough (b). slough (c). plough (d).borough
errors of punctuations, if any) 16. A man trained to fight other men or
animals in order to entertain public.
1. Which one of the following statements is 6. Their company will incur (a)/ heavy losses
correct? this year because (b)/ of the unreasonable
Harnessing energy from sea waves freebies they (c)/ offers to customers.(d)/
(a). undermines ecological balance No error (e)
(b). requires huge capital 7. A senior health ministry officials (a)/ in
(c). reqiures high technical expertise Delhi said that (b)/ all existing stocks of
(d). resilts in saving of useful land area Maggi would have tobe removed (c)/ from
2. Which one of the following statements is the market immediately.(d)/ No error (e)
correct? 8. This hair restoration method (a)/ is 100%
(a). convert wind energy into mechanical natural, (b)/ because it attacks the reason
(b). convert mechanical energy of ocean (c)/ why you loss you hair in the first
waves into electrical energy place.(d)/ No error (e)
(c). require costly transmission mechanim
(d). entail risk to human life Directions (9-10): - In the following questions, a
3. Which one of the following statements is word is given in bold letters followed by four
correct? alternatives marked a-d. Select the alternative that
(a). Fixed as well as floating oscillating conveys the same meaning as the word given in
water column devices are required to bold letters.
harness ocean wave energy
(b). Fixed oscillating water column devices
are required for offshore based system
. Directions (18-20): Look at the underlined part 24. (a). Narcisism (b). Supercede
of the sentence. Below each sentence are given (c). Humorous (d). Mischevous
some possible substitutions for the underlined 25. (a). Connoisseur (b). Strenous
part. If one of them is better than the underlined (c). Superintendant (d). Succesor
part, indicate your response against the
corresponding letter. If none of the substitutions
improve the sentence, indicate No improvement or
No correction required as your response.
Directions (4-7): Read each sentence to find out Directions (13-14): - In the following questions, a
whether there is any grammatical error in it. The word is given in bold letters followed by four
error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. alternatives marked a-d. Select the alternative that
The number of that part is the answer. If there is conveys the same meaning as the word given in
no error, the answer is (e), i.e. No error. (Ignore the bold letters.
errors of punctuations, if any)
13. JEOPARDY
a. isolation b. danger
4. Selling peanuts (a)/ on the road is (b)/ the only
c. suspense d. doubt
means of earning in respect of most of the people.
(c)/ No Error
14. TRAVESTY
a. long journey b. off colour
5. Her talk was (a)/ judged by many (b)/ as one of
c. parody d. parable
the most important talks given in the seminar. (c)/
No Error
Directions (15- 17): Choose the word that best
expresses the groups of words out of five
6. The boy who was guilty (a)/ having stolen the
alternatives.
cell phone came out (b)/ with the truth. (c)/ No
Error
16. One who drives a motor car 21. Why did the philosopher get up?
a. Cartographer b. choreographer a. He realized that his head was being
c. chauffeur d. laxicographer shaved off
b. It was his turn to keep watch
17. An imaginary land with perfect social order c. He was awakened by the barber
a. plebiscite b. souvenir d. He had a bad dream
c. utopia d. Regalia
22. Who went to sleep first?
Directions (18-20): - In each of the following a. The philosopher and the barber
questions, some alternatives are suggested for the b. The barber and the bald man
underlined idiom/phrase in the sentence. Choose c. the bald man and the philosopher
the one which best expresses the meaning of the d. The barber
underlined idiom/phrase.
23. Why did the barber shave off the head of the
18. To strain every nerve philosopher?
a. to spoil relationship a. The barber was jealous of the
b. get away c. to take ill philosopher
d. to try ones utmost b. The barber wanted to indulge in some
fun
19. To draw the line c. The barber wanted the philosopher to
a. To decide ones occupation keep watch
b. to set limits d. The barber was feeling drowsy
c. to prepare for a battle 24. Which one of the following is the correct
d. to withdraw from activity sequence decided upon the three to keep watch
turn by turn?
20. To end in smoke a. Barber bald man philosopher
a. To die of cancer caused by smoking b. bald man- philosopher barber
b. to end without providing any practical c. barber philosopher bald man
result d. bald man barber philosopher
c. die in a burning house choked with
smoke 25. Which one of the following statements is not
d. To risk everything in a single venture correct?
Directions (21-25): Read the following passages a. All the three men decided to keep watch
carefully and answer the questions given below one by one
them. b. The barber woke up the bald man
c. The head of the philosopher was shaved
It is said that once three old men set out on a off
journey together. One of them was bald, the d. The philosopher was startled on feeling
second was a philosopher and the third was a his head all over.
barber. At nightfall they decided that each one of
them should keep a vigil turn by turn. The barbar
was to keep first of all. So, the philosopher and the
bald man went to sleep and the barber was on
watch. For some time he kept awake but in the
end, he felt tired of it and he thought of some
diversion as otherwise it was difficult for him to
pass time. Then he took out the razor from his box
and shaved the head of the philosopher. At the
18. Paint the town red 22. Abraham Lincoln and Kennedy were the
a. Indulge in riouting advocates of
b. paint the house red a. non-violence
c. Spill red wire b. unity among the countries of the world
d. have a lively time c. peace and harmony
19. High and dry d. national integration
a. Isolated b. rejected
c. wounded d. Depressed 23. Which of the following was seen as the first
20. Tooth and nail step towards national integration in our country?
a. with weapons b. as best as he could a. All the independent states coming under
c. using unfair means d. with strength and b. Muslim rulers coming on a single platform
fury c. Britishers esatablishing their control all over
Directions (21-25): Read the following passages India
carefully and answer the questions given below d. People coming together after the end of the
them. British rule
4. The European nations have become (a)/ Directions (15- 17): Choose the word that best
one of the favourite destiantions of the expresses the groups of words out of four
Indian students (b)/ seek specialised alternatives.
knowledge and training. (c)/ No error (d)
5. Modern youth pay (a)/ more attention to 15. Thawing snow
seeing films (b)/ than to read books. (c)/ No (a). sludge (b). slush (c). splash (d). slash
error (d)
16. A collection of slaves
6. The children said (a)/they would starve (b)/
rather than to surrender. (c)/No error (d) (a). coffle (b). crew (c). cortege (d). retinue
7. People enthusiastically participated in the 17. Person who files a suit
Run for Ganga programme (a)/ organised (a). charger (b). accuse
to creating awareness about the need (b)/ (c). plaintff (d). plaintive
for a pollution free river. (c)/ No error (d)
Directions (18-20): - In each of the following
Direction (8- 10): In each of the following questions, some alternatives are suggested for the
sentences, a blank has been given which can be underlined idiom/phrase in the sentence. Choose
filled correctly by one of the four alternatives given the one which best expresses the meaning of the
under it. That is your answer. underlined idiom/phrase.
a. revealing b. superior
c. demanding d. persistent
Directions (1-3): - Look at the underlined part of
the sentence. Below each sentence are given some 9. Many women in the developing countries
possible substitutions for the underlined part. If experience a cycle of poor health that ___________
one of them is better than the underlined part, Before they are born and persists through
indicate your response against the corresponding adulthood passing from generation to generation.
letter. If none of the substitutions improve the a. derives b. establishes c. begins
sentence, indicate No improvement or No d. originates
correction required as your response.
10. The Education Minister emphasized the need
1. The fast train came a halt before crossing the to discover and develop each students
bridge. __________talents.
a. came before to a halt a. dormant b. potential
b. came to a halt before c. hidden d. intrinsic
c. came to halt before a
d. No Improvement Directions (11-12): Each of the following
questions consists of a word, followed by four
2. The easiest of the thing to do is to ask the words. Select the word that is more closely
address to the postman. opposite in meaning to the word in bold.
a. of the things to do b. among the things did
c. of the thing to be done d. No improvement 11. LUSCIOUS
a. fickle b. insipid
3. Having had in the foreign services for a long c. languid d. deteriorating
time, Mr Verma has met many prominent
personalities. 12. DESTITUTE
a. Had he been b. having been a. stationary b. characteristic
c. he has been d. No Improvement c. dazzling d. affluent
Directions (4-7): Read each sentence to find out Directions (13-14): - In the following questions, a
whether there is any grammatical error in it. The word is given in bold letters followed by four
error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. alternatives marked a-d. Select the alternative that
The number of that part is the answer. If there is conveys the same meaning as the word given in
no error, the answer is (e), i.e. No error. (Ignore the bold letters.
errors of punctuations, if any)
13. BEHEST
4. Bhutan is a beautiful (a)/ country which almost a. command b. see
eighty percent of the (b)/ population lives in c. attatch d. harm
villages. (c)/ No Error
14. FRAGMENT
5. Out of the six companies (a)/ short-listed for the a. smell b. image
project five have already (b)/ made its c. portion d. impression
presentations. (c)/ No Error (d)
Directions (15- 17): Choose the word that best
6. She is the teacher whom I know (a)/ has helped expresses the groups of words out of four
my son (b)/ in the examination. (c)/ No error alternatives.
7. Negotiations with the bank are at an advanced 15. An expected piece of good fortune
(a)/ stage and we hope to (b)/ signed the deal soon. a. turnstile b. windfall
(c)/ No Error c. philanthropy d. benevolence
Direction (8- 10): In each of the following 16. Those who go on someone elses land without
sentences, a blank has been given which can be the owners permission
filled correctly by one of the four alternatives given a. delinquents b. respassers
under it. That is your answer. c. offenders d. culprits
Direction (8- 10): In each of the following Directions (18-20): - In each of the following
sentences, a blank has been given which can be questions, some alternatives are suggested for the
filled correctly by one of the four alternatives given underlined idiom/phrase in the sentence. Choose
under it. That is your answer. the one which best expresses the meaning of the
underlined idiom/phrase.
Directions (1-3): - Look at the underlined part of 8. We can _______________interest in the Arts
the sentence. Below each sentence are given some Festival by having a big rally outside the cafeteria a
possible substitutions for the underlined part. If few days before the event.
one of them is better than the underlined part, a. garner b. terrain
indicate your response against the corresponding c. fluctuate d. relish
letter. If none of the substitutions improve the
sentence, indicate No improvement or No 9. We need to ______________ Xavier from our
correction required as your response. reading club; he always gets us off the topic
a. oust b. pervasive
1. At a musical night organized for them, the c. escapade d. totalitarian
artistic side of the doctors came as forward, as
they sang beautifully and made the evening truly 10. We must __________ trade with neighbouring
memorable. countries.
a. come forward b. come to the fore a. add b. promote
c. came to the fore d. No Improvement c. enter d. deal
2. Although scared of heights, she gathers all her Directions (11-12): Each of the following
courage and stood atop the 24-storey building to questions consists of a word, followed by four
participate in the activities. words. Select the word that is more closely
a. gathered all her courage opposite in meaning to the word in bold.
b. gathered all courageous 11. Languid
c. gather all courageous a. timid b. uncaring
d. No improvement c. depressing d. vigorous
3. The grim job market has taken its toll on 12. Nepotism
students, many of those had hoped for a much a. dawn b. prejudice
better future. c. impartiality d. sunrise
a. Much of whom b. many of whom
c. several of those d. No improvement Directions (13-14): - In the following questions, a
word is given in bold letters followed by four
Directions (4-7): Read each sentence to find out alternatives marked a-d. Select the alternative that
whether there is any grammatical error in it. The conveys the same meaning as the word given in
error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. bold letters.
The number of that part is the answer. If there is 13. Inebriated
no error, the answer is (d), i.e. No error. (Ignore the a. restless b. jubilant
errors of punctuations, if any) c. drunk d. uncalled for
14. Secede
4. The recently imposed dress code in the a. to stop b. to arrest
university has enraged (a)/ the students who will c. to flow d. to withdraw
be going (b)/ on strike since tomorrow.(c)/ No
Error (d)
5. Ever since he took over as the chief minister of Directions (15- 17): Choose the word that best
the state, (a)/ rate for unemployment (b)/ has expresses the groups of words out of four
drastically increased. (c)/ No Error (d) (c)/ No Error alternatives.
15. The philosophy of fine arts
6. Changed social setting (a)/ demands the schools a. Aesthetics b. Acoustics
to teach (b)/ moral and social values among with c. alchemy d. Anatomy
the academic skills. (c)/ No Error (d) 16. A group of policemen
a. Posse b. Rosary
7. The opposition leader tried to bolster his c. Sheaf d. Troupe
position (a)/ with the voters pressing (b)/ 17. A place where ammunition is hidden
corruption charges against rivals. (c)/ No Error (d) a. cache b. Aviary
c. Abattoir d. Casino
19. I saw him make a wry face. 24. Which word is opposite in meaning to
a. feel sick b. cry with pain preserver as used in the passage?
c. abuse d. show disappointment a. enemy b. destroyer
c. rival d. belligerent
20. Before the actual interview, Manish was truly
in his elements. 25. Which of the following would sum up most
a. flustered in nervousness suitable the central idea of the passage?
b. feeling relaxed and confident a. The role of women in the world of hatred and
c. at his best violence
d. intuitive of failure b. Mans instinct of destroying others
c. Hatred leads to further hatred
Directions (21-25): Read the following passages d. The significance of peace treaties
carefully and answer the questions given below
them.