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NTSE STAGE – I
(2016- 17 )
LANGUAGE TEST (02 – B)
Direction: Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given words in question Nos. 51 – 56
51. Collision
(1) Compassion (2) Agreement
(3) Perfection (4) Conflict
52. Grudge
(1) hatred (2) modest
(3) eternal (4) affection
53. Insolvent
(1) irrational (2) alluring
(3) affluent (4) defaulter
54. Scanty
(1) Lavish (2) skillful
(3) dirty (4) Insufficient
55. Destitute
(1) Impoverished (2) Lacking
(3) rich (4) needy
56. Vanity
(1) pride (2) modesty
(3) arrogance (4) variety
Direction: in question Nos. 57 – 62, out of four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses
the meaning of the given word.
57. Emphatic
(1) hesitant (2) extinct
(3) gigantic (4) definite
58. Compatible
(1) liable (2) viable
(3) eligible (4) consistent
59. Pandemonium
(1) a kind of harmonium (2) repercussion
(3) chaos (4) symposium
60. Judicious
(1) prudent (2) ardent
(3) furious (4) curious
61. Inquisitive
(1) beautiful (2) curious
(3) impulsive (4) modest
62. Spurious
(1) serious (2) original
(3) anxious (4) fake
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NTSE STAGE – I
(2016- 17 )
LANGUAGE TEST (02 – B)
Direction: Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given words in question Nos. 51 – 56
51. Collision
(1) Compassion (2) Agreement
(3) Perfection (4) Conflict
52. Grudge
(1) hatred (2) modest
(3) eternal (4) affection
53. Insolvent
(1) irrational (2) alluring
(3) affluent (4) defaulter
54. Scanty
(1) Lavish (2) skillful
(3) dirty (4) Insufficient
55. Destitute
(1) Impoverished (2) Lacking
(3) rich (4) needy
56. Vanity
(1) pride (2) modesty
(3) arrogance (4) variety
Direction: in question Nos. 57 – 62, out of four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses
the meaning of the given word.
57. Emphatic
(1) hesitant (2) extinct
(3) gigantic (4) definite
58. Compatible
(1) liable (2) viable
(3) eligible (4) consistent
59. Pandemonium
(1) a kind of harmonium (2) repercussion
(3) chaos (4) symposium
60. Judicious
(1) prudent (2) ardent
(3) furious (4) curious
61. Inquisitive
(1) beautiful (2) curious
(3) impulsive (4) modest
62. Spurious
(1) serious (2) original
(3) anxious (4) fake
Direction: in question Nos. 63 – 68, Choose the alternative which expresses the meaning of the
given idioms/phrases.
63. Once in a blue moon
(1) every month (2) always
(3) rarely (4) after mid night
64. Keep body and soul together
(1) to be free from disease (2) to maintain life
(3) to have fun in life (4) to live in a joint family
65. Sweat of the brow
(1) sweating from heat to foot (2) sweat runs down the brow
(3) hard labour (4) sweat on the forehead
66. A snake in the grass
(1) green coloured snake (2) snake hiding in grass
(3) snake lying eggs in grass (4) a secret foe
67. Come under the hammer
(1) to be sold by an auctioneer (2) to join
(3) to beat with hammer (4) to break
68. Slip of the tongue
(1) to talk nonsense (2) to stammer
(3) an error of speech (4) to abuse
Direction: in question Nos. 69 – 74, sentences are given with blank to be filled with appropriate word
out of four alternatives given:
69. I am sorry I cannot comply ___________ your wishes
(1) with (2) by
(3) at (4) for
70. I am vexed _________ his silence
(1) about (2) for
(3) by (4) at
71. He fell a victim _________ his own avarice.
(1) by (2) to
(3) of (4) with
72. We should abide________ the laws of our country.
(1) with (2) in
(3) by (4) to
73. You will have to answer__________ your misdeed.
(1) for (2) with
(3) of (4) to
74. Parents should not be blind_________ the fault of their children.
(1) for (2) in
(3) to (4) with
Direction: Choose the correct alternatives of the verbs given in brackets from question nos. 75 – 80.
75. The baby _________(cry) since morning.
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NTSE STAGE – I
(2016- 17 )
LANGUAGE TEST (02 – B)
Direction: Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given words in question Nos. 51 – 56
51. Collision
(1) Compassion (2) Agreement
(3) Perfection (4) Conflict
52. Grudge
(1) hatred (2) modest
(3) eternal (4) affection
53. Insolvent
(1) irrational (2) alluring
(3) affluent (4) defaulter
54. Scanty
(1) Lavish (2) skillful
(3) dirty (4) Insufficient
55. Destitute
(1) Impoverished (2) Lacking
(3) rich (4) needy
56. Vanity
(1) pride (2) modesty
(3) arrogance (4) variety
Direction: in question Nos. 57 – 62, out of four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses
the meaning of the given word.
57. Emphatic
(1) hesitant (2) extinct
(3) gigantic (4) definite
58. Compatible
(1) liable (2) viable
(3) eligible (4) consistent
59. Pandemonium
(1) a kind of harmonium (2) repercussion
(3) chaos (4) symposium
60. Judicious
(1) prudent (2) ardent
(3) furious (4) curious
61. Inquisitive
(1) beautiful (2) curious
(3) impulsive (4) modest
62. Spurious
(1) serious (2) original
(3) anxious (4) fake
Direction: in question Nos. 63 – 68, Choose the alternative which expresses the meaning of the
given idioms/phrases.
63. Once in a blue moon
(1) every month (2) always
(3) rarely (4) after mid night
64. Keep body and soul together
(1) to be free from disease (2) to maintain life
(3) to have fun in life (4) to live in a joint family
65. Sweat of the brow
(1) sweating from heat to foot (2) sweat runs down the brow
(3) hard labour (4) sweat on the forehead
66. A snake in the grass
(1) green coloured snake (2) snake hiding in grass
(3) snake lying eggs in grass (4) a secret foe
67. Come under the hammer
(1) to be sold by an auctioneer (2) to join
(3) to beat with hammer (4) to break
68. Slip of the tongue
(1) to talk nonsense (2) to stammer
(3) an error of speech (4) to abuse
Direction: in question Nos. 69 – 74, sentences are given with blank to be filled with appropriate word
out of four alternatives given:
69. I am sorry I cannot comply ___________ your wishes
(1) with (2) by
(3) at (4) for
70. I am vexed _________ his silence
(1) about (2) for
(3) by (4) at
71. He fell a victim _________ his own avarice.
(1) by (2) to
(3) of (4) with
72. We should abide________ the laws of our country.
(1) with (2) in
(3) by (4) to
73. You will have to answer__________ your misdeed.
(1) for (2) with
(3) of (4) to
74. Parents should not be blind_________ the fault of their children.
(1) for (2) in
(3) to (4) with
Direction: Choose the correct alternatives of the verbs given in brackets from question nos. 75 – 80.
75. The baby _________(cry) since morning.
(1) has crying (2) is crying
(3) cried (4) has been crying
76. When I reached home, my sister__________(cook) the food.
(1) has been cooking (2) was cooking
(3) is cooking (4) had cooked
77. The farmers_____________(plough) their fields before the rainy season sets in
(1) have ploughed (2) had ploughed
(3) will have ploughed (4) ploughed
78. I _________(not refuse) him anything till yesterday.
(1) had not refused (2) did not refuse
(3) have not refused (4) not refused
79. They________(wait) for the train for two hours when I reached the station.
(1) were waiting (2) had been waiting
(3) have been waiting (4) are waiting
80. She_______(not write) to me since she went abroad.
(1) did not write (2) had not written
(3) will not have written (4) has not written
Direction: in question Nos. 81 – 85, read the passage and choose the correct answer from the given
options
Sariska National Park is a wildlife sanctuary, located at a distance of 107 km from Jaipur. The park
possesses historical monuments and temples, which defect the legacy of the maharajas of Alwar.
The park is bigger than Ranthambore but has a similar topography. Though this sanctuary does not
have many tigers yet many wild animals dwell on the grounds of this park. Apart from other
carnivores and herbivores, you can also trace Rhesus monkeys, which can usually be seen playing
tricks upon one another around the Tad Vriksh(palm tree). The park also shelters many different
species of birds including Bush Quails, Sand Grouses, Tree Pies, Golden Backed Woodpeckers etc.
Animal lovers would definitely love this place as it will offer them some of the best scenes to
remember. The best place to spot wildlife is at the waterholes where animals come to satisfy their
thirst. You can trace hundreds of birds at the Kalighati waterhole and Nilgai can be spotted at
Salupka waterhole.
81. In the Sariska National Park, there are __________
(1) only herbivores (2) only carnivores
(3) both carnivores and herbivores (4) no carnivores or herbivores
82. The Sariska National Park is not far from
(1) Jodhpur (2) Raipur
(3) Mewar (4) Jaipur
83. The park possesses
(1) ramparts and monuments (2) monuments and temples
(3) temples and ramparts (4) monuments and forts
84. Animals come to satisfy their thirst at a
(1) borehole (2) deepwell
(3) waterhole (4) borewell
85. The Sand Grouse is a species of
(1) birds (2) plants
(3) animals (4) trees
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NTSE STAGE – I
(2016- 17 )
LANGUAGE TEST (02 – B)
Direction: Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given words in question Nos. 51 – 56
51. Collision
(1) Compassion (2) Agreement
(3) Perfection (4) Conflict
52. Grudge
(1) hatred (2) modest
(3) eternal (4) affection
53. Insolvent
(1) irrational (2) alluring
(3) affluent (4) defaulter
54. Scanty
(1) Lavish (2) skillful
(3) dirty (4) Insufficient
55. Destitute
(1) Impoverished (2) Lacking
(3) rich (4) needy
56. Vanity
(1) pride (2) modesty
(3) arrogance (4) variety
Direction: in question Nos. 57 – 62, out of four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses
the meaning of the given word.
57. Emphatic
(1) hesitant (2) extinct
(3) gigantic (4) definite
58. Compatible
(1) liable (2) viable
(3) eligible (4) consistent
59. Pandemonium
(1) a kind of harmonium (2) repercussion
(3) chaos (4) symposium
60. Judicious
(1) prudent (2) ardent
(3) furious (4) curious
61. Inquisitive
(1) beautiful (2) curious
(3) impulsive (4) modest
62. Spurious
(1) serious (2) original
(3) anxious (4) fake
Direction: in question Nos. 63 – 68, Choose the alternative which expresses the meaning of the
given idioms/phrases.
63. Once in a blue moon
(1) every month (2) always
(3) rarely (4) after mid night
64. Keep body and soul together
(1) to be free from disease (2) to maintain life
(3) to have fun in life (4) to live in a joint family
65. Sweat of the brow
(1) sweating from heat to foot (2) sweat runs down the brow
(3) hard labour (4) sweat on the forehead
66. A snake in the grass
(1) green coloured snake (2) snake hiding in grass
(3) snake lying eggs in grass (4) a secret foe
67. Come under the hammer
(1) to be sold by an auctioneer (2) to join
(3) to beat with hammer (4) to break
68. Slip of the tongue
(1) to talk nonsense (2) to stammer
(3) an error of speech (4) to abuse
Direction: in question Nos. 69 – 74, sentences are given with blank to be filled with appropriate word
out of four alternatives given:
69. I am sorry I cannot comply ___________ your wishes
(1) with (2) by
(3) at (4) for
70. I am vexed _________ his silence
(1) about (2) for
(3) by (4) at
71. He fell a victim _________ his own avarice.
(1) by (2) to
(3) of (4) with
72. We should abide________ the laws of our country.
(1) with (2) in
(3) by (4) to
73. You will have to answer__________ your misdeed.
(1) for (2) with
(3) of (4) to
74. Parents should not be blind_________ the fault of their children.
(1) for (2) in
(3) to (4) with
Direction: Choose the correct alternatives of the verbs given in brackets from question nos. 75 – 80.
75. The baby _________(cry) since morning.
(1) has crying (2) is crying
(3) cried (4) has been crying
76. When I reached home, my sister__________(cook) the food.
(1) has been cooking (2) was cooking
(3) is cooking (4) had cooked
77. The farmers_____________(plough) their fields before the rainy season sets in
(1) have ploughed (2) had ploughed
(3) will have ploughed (4) ploughed
78. I _________(not refuse) him anything till yesterday.
(1) had not refused (2) did not refuse
(3) have not refused (4) not refused
79. They________(wait) for the train for two hours when I reached the station.
(1) were waiting (2) had been waiting
(3) have been waiting (4) are waiting
80. She_______(not write) to me since she went abroad.
(1) did not write (2) had not written
(3) will not have written (4) has not written
Direction: in question Nos. 81 – 85, read the passage and choose the correct answer from the given
options
Sariska National Park is a wildlife sanctuary, located at a distance of 107 km from Jaipur. The park
possesses historical monuments and temples, which defect the legacy of the maharajas of Alwar.
The park is bigger than Ranthambore but has a similar topography. Though this sanctuary does not
have many tigers yet many wild animals dwell on the grounds of this park. Apart from other
carnivores and herbivores, you can also trace Rhesus monkeys, which can usually be seen playing
tricks upon one another around the Tad Vriksh(palm tree). The park also shelters many different
species of birds including Bush Quails, Sand Grouses, Tree Pies, Golden Backed Woodpeckers etc.
Animal lovers would definitely love this place as it will offer them some of the best scenes to
remember. The best place to spot wildlife is at the waterholes where animals come to satisfy their
thirst. You can trace hundreds of birds at the Kalighati waterhole and Nilgai can be spotted at
Salupka waterhole.
81. In the Sariska National Park, there are __________
(1) only herbivores (2) only carnivores
(3) both carnivores and herbivores (4) no carnivores or herbivores
82. The Sariska National Park is not far from
(1) Jodhpur (2) Raipur
(3) Mewar (4) Jaipur
83. The park possesses
(1) ramparts and monuments (2) monuments and temples
(3) temples and ramparts (4) monuments and forts
84. Animals come to satisfy their thirst at a
(1) borehole (2) deepwell
(3) waterhole (4) borewell
85. The Sand Grouse is a species of
(1) birds (2) plants
(3) animals (4) trees
86. One who looks at the dark side of life?
(1) optimist (2) pacifist
(3) pessimist (4) sadist
87. One who has a long experience of any occupation?
(1) Stoic (2) Novice
(3) Veteran (4) Mesologist
88. To become strong again after illness
(1) recuperate (2) toxify
(3) recrimination (4) exhaust
89. Official in-charge of a museum/art gallery
(1) artist (2) excavator
(3) caretaker (4) curator
90. Rise in prices
(1) inflammation (2) inflation
(3) infiltration (4) inflection
Direction: in question Nos. 91 – 85, choose the alternative with correct spellings.
91.
(1) Catastrophe (2) Catastrophi
(3) Catastrofy (4) Catestrophy
92.
(1) Redical (2) Radical
(3) Radicle (4) Redicle
93.
(1) Gyneacology (2) Gyniecology
(3) Gynaecology (4) Ginicology
94.
(1) Spontaneous (2) Spantaneous
(3) Spuntaneous (4) Sponteneous
95.
(1) Benevolence (2) Benivolence
(3) Benevolance (4) Benevolence
Direction: in question Nos. 96 – 100, find the correct passive construction.
96. The enemy has captured the city.
(1) The enemy has captured the city (2) The city has been captured by the enemy
(3) The city captured by the enemy (4) The city was been captured by the enemy
97. I kept him waiting
(1) He kept me waiting (2) I was kept waiting by him
(3) He was kept waiting by me (4) he has been kept waiting by me
98. Who composed this piece of composition
(1) By whom was this piece of composition composed?
(2) Who is being composed this piece of composition?
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NTSE STAGE – I
(2016- 17 )
LANGUAGE TEST (02 – B)
Direction: Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given words in question Nos. 51 – 56
51. Collision
(1) Compassion (2) Agreement
(3) Perfection (4) Conflict
52. Grudge
(1) hatred (2) modest
(3) eternal (4) affection
53. Insolvent
(1) irrational (2) alluring
(3) affluent (4) defaulter
54. Scanty
(1) Lavish (2) skillful
(3) dirty (4) Insufficient
55. Destitute
(1) Impoverished (2) Lacking
(3) rich (4) needy
56. Vanity
(1) pride (2) modesty
(3) arrogance (4) variety
Direction: in question Nos. 57 – 62, out of four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses
the meaning of the given word.
57. Emphatic
(1) hesitant (2) extinct
(3) gigantic (4) definite
58. Compatible
(1) liable (2) viable
(3) eligible (4) consistent
59. Pandemonium
(1) a kind of harmonium (2) repercussion
(3) chaos (4) symposium
60. Judicious
(1) prudent (2) ardent
(3) furious (4) curious
61. Inquisitive
(1) beautiful (2) curious
(3) impulsive (4) modest
62. Spurious
(1) serious (2) original
(3) anxious (4) fake
Direction: in question Nos. 63 – 68, Choose the alternative which expresses the meaning of the
given idioms/phrases.
63. Once in a blue moon
(1) every month (2) always
(3) rarely (4) after mid night
64. Keep body and soul together
(1) to be free from disease (2) to maintain life
(3) to have fun in life (4) to live in a joint family
65. Sweat of the brow
(1) sweating from heat to foot (2) sweat runs down the brow
(3) hard labour (4) sweat on the forehead
66. A snake in the grass
(1) green coloured snake (2) snake hiding in grass
(3) snake lying eggs in grass (4) a secret foe
67. Come under the hammer
(1) to be sold by an auctioneer (2) to join
(3) to beat with hammer (4) to break
68. Slip of the tongue
(1) to talk nonsense (2) to stammer
(3) an error of speech (4) to abuse
Direction: in question Nos. 69 – 74, sentences are given with blank to be filled with appropriate word
out of four alternatives given:
69. I am sorry I cannot comply ___________ your wishes
(1) with (2) by
(3) at (4) for
70. I am vexed _________ his silence
(1) about (2) for
(3) by (4) at
71. He fell a victim _________ his own avarice.
(1) by (2) to
(3) of (4) with
72. We should abide________ the laws of our country.
(1) with (2) in
(3) by (4) to
73. You will have to answer__________ your misdeed.
(1) for (2) with
(3) of (4) to
74. Parents should not be blind_________ the fault of their children.
(1) for (2) in
(3) to (4) with
Direction: Choose the correct alternatives of the verbs given in brackets from question nos. 75 – 80.
75. The baby _________(cry) since morning.
(1) has crying (2) is crying
(3) cried (4) has been crying
76. When I reached home, my sister__________(cook) the food.
(1) has been cooking (2) was cooking
(3) is cooking (4) had cooked
77. The farmers_____________(plough) their fields before the rainy season sets in
(1) have ploughed (2) had ploughed
(3) will have ploughed (4) ploughed
78. I _________(not refuse) him anything till yesterday.
(1) had not refused (2) did not refuse
(3) have not refused (4) not refused
79. They________(wait) for the train for two hours when I reached the station.
(1) were waiting (2) had been waiting
(3) have been waiting (4) are waiting
80. She_______(not write) to me since she went abroad.
(1) did not write (2) had not written
(3) will not have written (4) has not written
Direction: in question Nos. 81 – 85, read the passage and choose the correct answer from the given
options
Sariska National Park is a wildlife sanctuary, located at a distance of 107 km from Jaipur. The park
possesses historical monuments and temples, which defect the legacy of the maharajas of Alwar.
The park is bigger than Ranthambore but has a similar topography. Though this sanctuary does not
have many tigers yet many wild animals dwell on the grounds of this park. Apart from other
carnivores and herbivores, you can also trace Rhesus monkeys, which can usually be seen playing
tricks upon one another around the Tad Vriksh(palm tree). The park also shelters many different
species of birds including Bush Quails, Sand Grouses, Tree Pies, Golden Backed Woodpeckers etc.
Animal lovers would definitely love this place as it will offer them some of the best scenes to
remember. The best place to spot wildlife is at the waterholes where animals come to satisfy their
thirst. You can trace hundreds of birds at the Kalighati waterhole and Nilgai can be spotted at
Salupka waterhole.
81. In the Sariska National Park, there are __________
(1) only herbivores (2) only carnivores
(3) both carnivores and herbivores (4) no carnivores or herbivores
82. The Sariska National Park is not far from
(1) Jodhpur (2) Raipur
(3) Mewar (4) Jaipur
83. The park possesses
(1) ramparts and monuments (2) monuments and temples
(3) temples and ramparts (4) monuments and forts
84. Animals come to satisfy their thirst at a
(1) borehole (2) deepwell
(3) waterhole (4) borewell
85. The Sand Grouse is a species of
(1) birds (2) plants
(3) animals (4) trees
86. One who looks at the dark side of life?
(1) optimist (2) pacifist
(3) pessimist (4) sadist
87. One who has a long experience of any occupation?
(1) Stoic (2) Novice
(3) Veteran (4) Mesologist
88. To become strong again after illness
(1) recuperate (2) toxify
(3) recrimination (4) exhaust
89. Official in-charge of a museum/art gallery
(1) artist (2) excavator
(3) caretaker (4) curator
90. Rise in prices
(1) inflammation (2) inflation
(3) infiltration (4) inflection
Direction: in question Nos. 91 – 85, choose the alternative with correct spellings.
91.
(1) Catastrophe (2) Catastrophi
(3) Catastrofy (4) Catestrophy
92.
(1) Redical (2) Radical
(3) Radicle (4) Redicle
93.
(1) Gyneacology (2) Gyniecology
(3) Gynaecology (4) Ginicology
94.
(1) Spontaneous (2) Spantaneous
(3) Spuntaneous (4) Sponteneous
95.
(1) Benevolence (2) Benivolence
(3) Benevolance (4) Benevolence
Direction: in question Nos. 96 – 100, find the correct passive construction.
96. The enemy has captured the city.
(1) The enemy has captured the city (2) The city has been captured by the enemy
(3) The city captured by the enemy (4) The city was been captured by the enemy
97. I kept him waiting
(1) He kept me waiting (2) I was kept waiting by him
(3) He was kept waiting by me (4) he has been kept waiting by me
98. Who composed this piece of composition
(1) By whom was this piece of composition composed?
(2) Who is being composed this piece of composition?
(3) By whom has this piece of composition been composed ?
(4) By whom this piece of composition was written?
99. Bring me a pen
(1) Please bring me a pen (2) Let a pen brought to me
(3) Let a pen be brought to me (4) Let a pen to bring to me
100. Have you repaired the road?
(1) Have the road repaired by you? (2) Has the road been repaired by you?
(3) Has the road repaired by you? (4) Was the road repaired by you?
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