Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

He gave an unsatisfactory excuse but the boss swallowed ithook, line and sinker?

• A. with a pinch of salt
• B. completely
• C. entirely
• D. without mincing words

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

My father's presentation was rathercasual

• A. formal
• B. vital
• C. infirmal
• D. divisive

Choose the word that has an opposite meaning to the one in bracket for questions below.When it comes to playing the piano, I am a complete [ignoramus]

• A. Idiot
• B. virtuoso
• C. novice
• D. nonentity

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s). The company director has avivacious personality?

• A. a positive
• B. an unmanageable
• C. an unimpressive
• D. a gregarious

Pitch

• A. Witch
• B. Lease
• C. Bleach
• D. Bite

Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence

Atrivial issue often becomes_____ when it is not properly handled.

• A. serious
• B. valuable
• C. ordinary
• D. unbearable

In the question below, fill the gap with the most appropriate option: Do you prefer ..... my rickety car?

• A. going on foot to taking
• B. to go on foot to taking
• C. going on foot than taking
• D. to go on foot than to take

Answer the following question below and choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in. We wereshocked by the news that he had lost the money.

• A. astonished
• B. unconcerned
• C. disconcerted
• D. surprised

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.

Considering that he earns a very fat salary, the engineer ought to have built a house by now. This means that the engineer

• A. has not built a house because he is still considering his salary
• B. has not built a house though he earns a handsome salary
• C. will spend all the money he earns if he wants to build a house
• D. wants to build a house but he has not earned sufficient money

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

The luminous hands of the clock attracted the baby

• A. bright
• B. colourful
• C. glaring
• D. beautiful