Wednesday, June 24, 2015

English Quiz On Synonyms

1     The defendant was grateful for the judge’s clemency.
      (1) patience                      
      (2) mercy
      (3) relaxed attitude           
      (4) politeness


2     The number of aboriginal unhabitants in Australia is considerable.
      (1) primitive                      
      (2) ancient
      (3) unoriginal                    
      (4) irrational

3     We didn't believe in his statement but subsequent events proved that he was right.
      (1) latter                            
      (2) many
      (3) few                              
      (4) conclusive

4    The small boy was able to give a graphic description of the thief.
      (1) vague                          
      (2) vivid
      (3) drawing                       
      (4) picture

5     He was warned at the outset of his career.
      (1) end                              
      (2) beginning
      (3) middle                         
      (4) entrance

6     It is a scandal that the murderer was declared innocent.
      (1) rumour                        
      (2) silly notion
      (3) talk                              
      (4) disgraceful action

7     For quick promotion, he hit on a plan to propitiate the Manager.
      (1) evict                            
      (2) incite
      (3) praise                          
      (4) conciliate

8     He did not succeed in his endeavour.
      (1) enterprise                    
      (2) effort
      (3) trick                             
      (4) plan


9    We did not expect such a judicious remark from him.
      (1) legal                            
      (2) shrewd
      (3) rational                        
      (4) sagacious

10   Dr. S. Radha Krishan has written an erudite commentary on the Bhagwad Gita.
      (1) scholarly                     
      (2) inspiring
      (3) effective                       
      (4) perfect

ANSWERS:
1. 2
2. 1
3. 1
4. 2
5. 2
6. 4
7. 4
8. 2
9. 4
10. 1

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