Directions (1-15) Choose the best option.
Q1. The theory of cause and ……………. explains many mysteries of the universe.
(a) Affect
(b) Effect
(c) Reasons
(d) Concept
Q2. It is difficult to drink from a cup which is full to the ……………..
(a) Top
(b) Edge
(c) Brim
(d) Circumference
Q3. ……………. and ecstasy are two sides of a puzzle called life.
(a) Pain
(b) Penury
(c) Agony
(d) Anguish
Q4. Leo experienced great ……………. when its pet dog died.
(a) Pain
(b) Anguish
(c) Losses
(d) Serendipity
Q5. A ……………. of fresh air relaxes a tense mind.
(a) Breathe
(b) Volley
(c) Gulp
(d) Breath
Q6. Pollution causes a lot of ……………. problems.
(a) Breath
(b) Breathe
(c) Breather
(d) Breathing
Q7. If a rider doesn’t hold the ……………. correctly, he can fall.
(a) Bridle
(b) Bridal
(c) Whip
(d) Saddle
Q8. Ali’s horse is of an excellent …………….
(a) Brood
(b) Steed
(c) Breed
(d) Stood
Q9. Her complaints ……………. with the complaints we have received from others.
(a) Agree
(b) Similar
(c) Identical
(d) Tally
Q10. His opinion ……………. with the general opinion of the experts on this matter.
(a) Concurs
(b) Tally
(c) Assert
(d) Assimilate
Q11. The ruling party found itself in full ……………. with the opposition.
(a) Opinion
(b) Accord
(c) Record
(d) Discordant
Q12. The jury’s views ……………. with those of the lawyer on the issues of crime and punishment.
(a) Coincided
(b) Ally
(c) Approve
(d) Apprise
Q13. Her ideas do not ……………. to the general definition of civilization.
(a) Review
(b) Conform
(c) Opine
(d) Confirm
Q14. The committee ……………. of all the changes in the report.
(a) Dissent
(b) Assented
(c) Approved
(d) Argued
Q15. The political ……………. of the 1980s and 90s resulted in a civil war.
(a) Accord
(b) Discord
(c) Contentment
(d) Discretion
Solutions
S1. Ans.(b)
Sol. Effect fits in the context correctly.
S2. Ans.(c)
Sol. Brim- fits in the context correctly.
S3. Ans.(c)
Sol. Agony- fits in the context correctly.
S4. Ans.(b)
Sol. Anguish -fits in the context correctly.
S5. Ans.(d)
Sol. Breath -fits in the context correctly.
S6. Ans.(d)
Sol. Breathing- fits in the context correctly.
S7. Ans.(a)
Sol. Bridle -fits in the context correctly.
S8. Ans.(c)
Sol. Breed -fits in the context correctly.
S9. Ans.(d)
Sol. Tally-fits in the context correctly.
S10. Ans.(a)
Sol. Concur- be of the same opinion; agree.
S11. Ans.(b)
Sol. Accord- fits in the context correctly.
S12. Ans.(a)
Sol. Coincided -occur at the same time.
S13. Ans.(b)
Sol. Conform -comply with rules, standards, or laws
S14. Ans.(c)
Sol. Approved -fits in the context correctly.
S15. Ans.(b)
Sol. Discord -fits in the context correctly
