ENGLISH PROFICIENCY AND LIFE SKILLS -V

 

T.Y.B.COM SEM V

ENGLISH PROFICIENCY AND LIFE SKILLS

UNIT1

Section A: One-Word Substitution

Choose the word that best substitutes the definition provided.

1. A person who loves books: (a) Philanthropist (b) Bibliophile (c) Theist (d) Misanthrope
2. One who is unable to pay one’s debts: (a) Bankrupt (b) Solvent (c) Debtor (d) Pauper
3. A place where birds are kept: (a) Zoo (b) Aquarium (c) Aviary (d) Stable
4. One who eats everything: (a) Carnivore (b) Herbivore (c) Omnivore (d) Vegetarian
5. A person who speaks many languages: (a) Linguist (b) Polyglot (c) Orator (d) Translator
6. A speech made without preparation: (a) Extempore (b) Soliloquy (c) Dialogue (d) Prologue
7. One who believes in the existence of God: (a) Atheist (b) Agnostic (c) Theist (d) Fanatic
8. A life history written by oneself: (a) Biography (b) Autobiography (c) Memoir (d) Chronicle
9. A person who hates mankind: (a) Misanthrope (b) Philanthropist (c) Sadist (d) Egoist
10. One who is present everywhere: (a) Omniscient (b) Omnipotent (c) Omnipresent (d) Eternal
11. A list of books: (a) Index (b) Catalogue (c) Bibliography (d) Dictionary
12. A person who has left their country to settle in another: (a) Immigrant (b) Emigrant (c) Tourist (d) Refugee

13. One who is easily deceived: (a) Gullible (b) Innocent (c) Wise (d) Cunning
14. A person who works for free: (a) Servant (b) Volunteer (c) Slave (d) Employee
15. A poem of lamentation: (a) Ode (b) Sonnet (c) Elegy (d) Epic
16. A study of ancient things: (a) Geology (b) Archaeology (c) Zoology (d) Biology
17. A person who dislikes women: (a) Misogynist (b) Philanderer (c) Feminist (d) Bachelor
18. A period of one thousand years: (a) Century (b) Decade (c) Millennium (d) Era
19. One who talks too much: (a) Taciturn (b) Loquacious (c) Silent (d) Quiet
20. Something that cannot be avoided: (a) Possible (b) Inevitable (c) Likely (d) Unsure
21. A person who pretends to be what he is not: (a) Hypocrite (b) Actor (c) Rogue (d) Joker
22. That which cannot be seen: (a) Transparent (b) Opaque (c) Invisible (d) Clear
23. A person who is new to a job: (a) Veteran (b) Novice (c) Expert (d) Leader
24. A room where dead bodies are kept: (a) Mortuary (b) Kitchen (c) Library (d) Gallery
25. One who studies stars and planets: (a) Astronomer (b) Astrologer (c) Pilot (d) Geologist
26. A decision that cannot be changed: (a) Irrevocable (b) Mutable (c) Flexible (d) Temporary
27. A person who collects coins: (a) Numismatist (b) Philatelist (c) Collector (d) Artist
28. One who is hard to please: (a) Simple (b) Fastidious (c) Gentle (d) Kind
29. A person who travels on foot: (a) Driver (b) Pedestrian (c) Pilot (d) Passenger
30. Fear of heights: (a) Claustrophobia (b) Acrophobia (c) Hydrophobia (d) Xenophobia

Choose the option that best substitutes the given description.

1. Moham cannot be a good leader because he is someone who always puts himself first.

(a) egoistical

(b) altruistic

(c) benevolent

(d) humble

2. She got low marks in the examination because her handwriting was not clear enough to be read.

(a) eligible

(b) illiterate

(c) illegible

(d) edible

3. By nature, he is an introvert and speaks very little.

(a) loquacious

(b) reticent

(c) garrulous

(d) confident

Section B: Synonyms

Choose the word with the same or similar meaning.

1. Abundant: (a) Scant (b) Plentiful (c) Rare (d) Small
2. Cease: (a) Start (b) Stop (c) Continue (d) Begin
3. Diligent: (a) Lazy (b) Hardworking (c) Careless (d) Slow
4. Fragile: (a) Strong (b) Delicate (c) Tough (d) Hard
5. Garrulous: (a) Quiet (b) Talkative (c) Serious (d) Dull
6. Hostile: (a) Friendly (b) Unfriendly (c) Kind (d) Loving
7. Immaculate: (a) Dirty (b) Clean (c) Messy (d) Spotted
8. Jovial: (a) Sad (b) Cheerful (c) Angry (d) Depressed
9. Kindle: (a) Extinguish (b) Ignite (c) Douse (d) Wait
10. Lucid: (a) Clear (b) Vague (c) Confused (d) Dark
11. Meagre: (a) Abundant (b) Scanty (c) Large (d) Full
12. Notorious: (a) Famous (b) Infamous (c) Unknown (d) Respected
13. Obsolete: (a) New (b) Modern (c) Outdated (d) Fresh
14. Pensive: (a) Thoughtful (b) Carefree (c) Happy (d) Active
15. Quaint: (a) Modern (b) Old-fashioned (c) New (d) Standard
16. Resilient: (a) Weak (b) Tough (c) Fragile (d) Soft
17. Scorn: (a) Admire (b) Contempt (c) Praise (d) Love
18. Trivial: (a) Important (b) Significant (c) Unimportant (d) Heavy
19. Unique: (a) Common (b) Ordinary (c) One-of-a-kind (d) Normal
20. Vibrant: (a) Dull (b) Lively (c) Still (d) Quiet
21. Wary: (a) Careless (b) Cautious (c) Reckless (d) Bold
22. Yield: (a) Resist (b) Surrender (c) Fight (d) Hold
23. Zeal: (a) Apathy (b) Enthusiasm (c) Boredom (d) Laziness
24. Ample: (a) Limited (b) Plenty (c) Short (d) Little
25. Baffle: (a) Explain (b) Confuse (c) Solve (d) Clarify
26. Candid: (a) Frank (b) Dishonest (c) Secretive (d) Guarded
27. Desolate: (a) Populated (b) Empty (c) Busy (d) Full
28. Eminent: (a) Unknown (b) Famous (c) Average (d) Low
29. Feasible: (a) Impossible (b) Practicable (c) Unlikely (d) Hard
30. Glaring: (a) Hidden (b) Obvious (c) Dim (d) Small

Choose the word that has the same or a similar meaning to the highlighted word.

1. The acrobat put up a masterly show during the circus.

(a) brilliant

(b) cunning

(c) detailed

(d) joyful

2. The country is in a highly precarious situation following the army coup.

(a) excited

(b) protected

(c) dangerous

(d) confused

3. Stringent norms were followed to control the Covid-19 pandemic in our town.

(a) strict

(b) traditional

(c) medical

(d) scientific

Section C: Antonyms

Choose the word with the opposite meaning.

1. Advance: (a) Progress (b) Retreat (c) Move (d) Go
2. Bold: (a) Brave (b) Timid (c) Fearless (d) Heroic
3. Cruel: (a) Kind (b) Mean (c) Harsh (d) Vicious
4. Deep: (a) Shallow (b) Profound (c) Low (d) Bottomless
5. Expand: (a) Grow (b) Shrink (c) Extend (d) Stretch
6. False: (a) Fake (b) True (c) Wrong (d) Untrue
7. Generous: (a) Stingy (b) Kind (c) Open (d) Giving
8. Humble: (a) Proud (b) Modest (c) Meek (d) Simple
9. Ignorant: (a) Unaware (b) Knowledgeable (c) Stupid (d) Dull
10. Joy: (a) Delight (b) Sorrow (c) Bliss (d) Happiness
11. Keen: (a) Sharp (b) Dull (c) Eager (d) Intense
12. Loud: (a) Noisy (b) Quiet (c) Boisterous (d) Piercing
13. Modern: (a) New (b) Ancient (c) Recent (d) Current
14. Narrow: (a) Thin (b) Wide (c) Slim (d) Tight
15. Optimist: (a) Pessimist (b) Positive (c) Hopeful (d) Cheerful
16. Polite: (a) Rude (b) Courteous (c) Civil (d) Respectful
17. Quick: (a) Fast (b) Slow (c) Rapid (d) Swift
18. Rough: (a) Smooth (b) Coarse (c) Uneven (d) Jagged
19. Strict: (a) Lenient (b) Firm (c) Rigid (d) Severe
20. Timid: (a) Shy (b) Bold (c) Fearful (d) Cowardly
21. Useful: (a) Helpful (b) Useless (c) Handy (d) Practical
22. Victory: (a) Defeat (b) Success (c) Win (d) Triumph
23. Wise: (a) Smart (b) Foolish (c) Intelligent (d) Clever
24. Yield: (a) Resist (b) Give in (c) Submit (d) Bend
25. Zest: (a) Enthusiasm (b) Apathy (c) Energy (d) Passion
26. Affirm: (a) Deny (b) Confirm (c) State (d) Assert
27. Bitter: (a) Sour (b) Sweet (c) Sharp (d) Harsh
28. Chaos: (a) Disorder (b) Order (c) Mess (d) Confusion
29. Distant: (a) Near (b) Far (c) Remote (d) Removed
30. Eager: (a) Keen (b) Reluctant (c) Excited (d) Enthusiastic

Choose the word that has the opposite meaning of the highlighted word.

1. We find his behaviour inexplicable.

(a) sad

(b) happy

(c) understandable

(d) complicated

2. We are too tired to light the fire.

(a) see

(b) dark

(c) extinguish

(d) expand

3. The principal made a terse speech during the morning assembly today.

(a) brief

(b) kind

(c) lengthy

(d) precise