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Past Questions — 2016
The thieves pulled ............. the heist perfectly.
A)
of
B)
down
C)
off
D)
up
The correct phrasal verb is "pull off", which means to succeed in doing something difficult or impressive. So, "The thieves pulled off the heist perfectly" means they carried out the robbery successfully.
- "pull of" is incorrect.
- "pull down" means to demolish or lower something.
- "pull up" means to stop, raise, or improve, depending on context.
Therefore, the correct answer is "off".
This show is excellent but the tickets cost..........
A)
awhite elephant
B)
anarm anda leg
C)
astorm ina teacup
D)
alpha and omega
The idiom "an arm and a leg" means something is very expensive. Since the sentence says the show is excellent but the tickets cost a lot, this is the correct fit. The other options do not mean expensive: "a white elephant" means a costly burden, "a storm in a teacup" means a minor fuss, and "alpha and omega" means the beginning and the end.
Feel under the weather
A)
feel unwanted
B)
angry
C)
feel sleepy
D)
feelill
"Feel under the weather" is an idiom meaning "to feel slightly ill or unwell." Among the options, "feel ill" matches this meaning best. The other options do not fit the idiom.
The author walked out of the specialist’s office
A)
With respect for his professional competence
B)
With a feeling of contempt towards the specialist
C)
With admiration for the professional
D)
With a feeling of indifference towards the professional
The correct answer is **(a) With respect for his professional competence**. The phrase "walked out of the specialist’s office" in such comprehension questions usually implies that the author left impressed by the specialist’s skill and expertise, not hostile or indifferent.
Why the others are wrong:
- **(b) With a feeling of contempt towards the specialist** — contempt means strong dislike or disrespect, which is the opposite of the implied tone.
- **(c) With admiration for the professional** — this is close in meaning, but the more precise idea is respect for the specialist’s competence rather than general admiration.
- **(d) With a feeling of indifference towards the professional** — indifference means no strong feeling either way, which does not fit the implied positive reaction.
So, **(a)** is the best and most accurate option.
What does lack of exercise result in?
A)
Blood vessels loose elasticity
B)
Rigidity
C)
Suppleness
D)
Hallucinations
The question asks the effect of lack of exercise. A common consequence is reduced flexibility and elasticity of blood vessels, which can contribute to poor circulation and related health problems. Among the options, (a) best matches this meaning. (b) Rigidity is too general, (c) is the opposite, and (d) is unrelated.
Owen D. Young said the man who is
A)
Honest always gets success
B)
Selfless reaches the top of his profession
C)
Greedy fails miserably in life
D)
Able to think from the point of view of others need not have any worry
The quote attributed to Owen D. Young means that a person who can understand others' viewpoints and act with sympathy and fairness has little to fear or worry about. Option (d) matches this idea. The other options talk about honesty, selflessness, or greed, which are not what the statement expresses.
If you don’t make it as an actor, you can always fall ............ on your education.
A)
over
B)
back
C)
into
D)
down
The correct phrasal verb is **fall back on**, which means to rely on something when other plans fail. So the sentence becomes: "If you don’t make it as an actor, you can always fall back on your education."
- **fall back on** = depend on / use as a support
- **fall over** = topple physically
- **fall into** = enter by chance or become involved in something
- **fall down** = collapse or fail physically
If you pay your bills, you will have a good credit score. (Identify the clause of the underlined words)
A)
noun clause
B)
adverb clause
C)
adjective clause
D)
independent clause
The underlined words are likely "If you pay your bills". This clause tells us the condition under which the main clause will happen, so it functions as an adverb clause of condition. It modifies the verb phrase "will have" by answering the question: under what condition? The main clause is "you will have a good credit score." It is not a noun clause because it does not act as a subject or object, not an adjective clause because it does not describe a noun, and not an independent clause because it cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.
Tinris sc aiccc.ee. known for his sense of humour.
A)
good
B)
better
C)
well
D)
bad
The sentence should read: "Tinris is a good..." The blank needs an adjective describing the noun phrase "sense of humour." Among the options, "good" is the correct adjective. "Well" is mainly an adverb, so it is not suitable here. "Better" is a comparative form, and "bad" gives the opposite meaning.
City life is starting to grow........... me.
A)
on
B)
for
C)
around
D)
without
The correct phrasal verb is "grow on me," which means to become more pleasant or appealing over time. So the sentence becomes: "City life is starting to grow on me." The other options do not form the correct idiomatic expression.
Thisiairline’s.......-..-s00-e9s lack of organisation is astounding.
A)
complete
B)
completed
C)
completely
D)
incomplete
The blank needs an adjective to modify the noun phrase "lack of organisation."
- "complete lack of organisation" is grammatically correct and natural.
- "completed" is a past participle and does not fit here.
- "completely" is an adverb, but the blank needs an adjective, not an adverb.
- "incomplete" changes the meaning and does not naturally fit before "lack of organisation."
So, the correct sentence is: "This airline’s complete lack of organisation is astounding."
Well, I don’t think I will be here to answer the phone. (Identify part of speech of 'Well')
A)
Interjection
B)
Preposition
C)
Pronoun
'Well' at the beginning of the sentence expresses a pause or hesitation before speaking, so it functions as an interjection. It is not a preposition (which shows relation), nor a pronoun (which replaces a noun).
Eight hours of sleep is good for us as it ............. us.
A)
sensitizes
B)
enervates
C)
hallucinates
D)
energizes
The sentence means that eight hours of sleep is beneficial because it gives us energy. Among the options, "energizes" fits this meaning.
- sensitizes = makes someone more sensitive
- enervates = weakens or drains energy
- hallucinates = causes false perceptions
- energizes = gives energy, refreshes
So the correct answer is "energizes".
The beautiful model is surprisingly on the......... of forty.
A)
over
B)
almost
C)
wrong side
D)
right side
The idiom is "on the right side of forty," meaning under forty years old. So the sentence becomes: "The beautiful model is surprisingly on the right side of forty." The other options do not form the correct idiomatic expression.
Barbara and Joana whispered and giggled all night.
A)
simple sentence
B)
complex sentence
C)
compound sentence
The sentence has only one main clause: "Barbara and Joana whispered and giggled all night." It contains a single subject and a compound verb, but no subordinating conjunction or multiple independent clauses. Therefore, it is a simple sentence. It is not complex because there is no dependent clause, and it is not compound because there is no second independent clause joined by a coordinating conjunction.
Jack spoke.............. to the audience urging them to elect him.
A)
confident
B)
confidently
C)
confidence
D)
confidant
The blank modifies the verb "spoke", so an adverb is needed. "Confidently" is the correct adverb form of "confident".
- "confident" is an adjective, not suitable here.
- "confidence" is a noun.
- "confidant" means a trusted person, which is unrelated.
Therefore, "Jack spoke confidently to the audience..." is correct.
To sell someone out
A)
to bea good salesman
B)
to be misunderstood
C)
to betray someone
D)
to misunderstand
"To sell someone out" is an idiom meaning to betray someone or reveal their secrets, often for personal gain. Option (c) matches this meaning. The other options do not express betrayal: (a) refers to sales skill, (b) means to be misunderstood, and (d) means to misunderstand.
God is present everywhere. Heis.........
A)
Omniscient
B)
Omnipresent
C)
Omnipotent
D)
Convalescent
“God is present everywhere” means God exists in all places at the same time. The word for this is **omnipresent**.
- **Omniscient** = all-knowing
- **Omnipresent** = present everywhere
- **Omnipotent** = all-powerful
- **Convalescent** = recovering from illness
A professional should be
A)
asycophant
B)
solely concerned with profits
C)
courteous and humble
D)
competitive
A professional is expected to behave with good manners, respect, and modesty. 'Courteous and humble' best fits this ideal. The other options are inappropriate: (a) 'asycophant' is misspelled and means a flatterer, which is not a professional quality; (b) being solely concerned with profits is too narrow and unethical; (d) being competitive may be useful, but it is not the defining moral quality asked here.
Which amongst the below mentioned is not one of the seven golden rules for better health?
A)
Getting eight hours sleep nightly
B)
Eating regularly and not between meals
C)
Drinking alcoholic beverages
D)
Not smoking or drinking
The seven golden rules for better health include healthy habits such as adequate sleep, regular eating, and avoiding smoking and alcohol. Among the options, 'Drinking alcoholic beverages' is not a golden rule; it is contrary to better health. The other options are consistent with healthy living guidelines.
When pigs fly
A)
overly optimistic
B)
likely to happen
C)
completely destroyed
D)
highly unlikely to happen
"When pigs fly" is an idiom used to describe something that is impossible or extremely unlikely to happen. So the correct meaning is "highly unlikely to happen." Option (a) is close in tone but does not capture the idiom's exact meaning. Options (b) and (c) are incorrect.
How many years do clean living and healthy habits add to a life of a woman and man respectively?
A)
10 years for aman and 5 years fora woman
B)
15 years for a man and 7 years for a woman
C)
11 years fora man and 5 years for a woman
D)
None of these
The question asks for the exact number of years clean living and healthy habits add to the life of a woman and a man respectively. Among the given options, the commonly cited figure in such passages is different from all three numerical choices provided. Therefore, the correct answer is 'None of these'. Options (a), (b), and (c) do not match the stated pair correctly.
He wasn’t strong enough to lift his heavy bag. (Identify part of speech of 'heavy')
A)
Noun
B)
Adverb
C)
Adjective
'Heavy' describes the noun 'bag', so it functions as an adjective. A noun names a person, place, thing, or idea; an adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb; but here 'heavy' is modifying 'bag'. Therefore, the correct answer is Adjective.
Do not condemn the judgment of others because it differs from your own.
A)
Exclamatory
B)
Imperative
C)
Negative
D)
Assertive
The sentence gives a command/advice: "Do not condemn...". Such sentences are classified as imperative sentences. It is not exclamatory because it does not show sudden emotion, not negative simply because of the word "not" (the main function is a command), and not assertive because it is not making a statement of fact.
To take with a grain of salt
A)
to take seriously
B)
to take with some reservation
C)
being doubtful
D)
being cautious
"To take with a grain of salt" means to accept something with skepticism or not believe it completely. In other words, you should treat it with some reservation. Option (b) matches this meaning best. Option (a) is the opposite, while (c) and (d) are related ideas but are less exact than (b).