RACE Academy English Model
Synonym
1.Synonym of AMICABLE
A. Nebulous
B. Abominable
C. Harmonious
D. Delicate
Correct Answer is:c
Explanation:
Amicable mean showing friendliness. Its synonym is ‘harmonious’.
2.Synonym of ASSIMILATE
A. Absorb
B. Arrange
C. Receive
D. Assemble
Correct Answer is:a
Explanation:
Assimilate means to contrive. Its synonym is ‘absorb’
3.Synonym of PROCEEDING
A. Escaping
B. Transactions
C. Emanating
D. Deviating
E. Freeing
Correct Answer is:c
Explanation:
Proceeding means leading from. Its synonym is ‘emanating’
4.Synonym of CHERISHED
A. Maintained carefully
B. Available abundantly
C. Managed tactfully
D. Accepted happily
E. Protected lovingly
Correct Answer is:e
Explanation:
Cherished means being fond of. Its synonym is ‘Protected lovingly’
5.Synonym of ELICIT
A. Induce
B. Extract
C. Divulge
E. Instill
Correct Answer is:b
Explanation:
Elicit means to draw. Its synonym is ‘extract’
6.Synonym of TERRIFIC
A. Big
B. Excellent
C. Tragic
D. Terrible
Correct Answer is:d
Explanation:
Terrific means thrilling. Its synonym is ‘terrible’.
7.Synonym of VERBOSE
A. Compact
B. Concise
C. Fluent
D. Wordy
Correct Answer is:d
Explanation:
Verbose means full of high � sounding, superfluous words. Its synonym is ‘wordy’
8.Synonym of MAWKISH
A. certain
B. Devious
C. Sentimental
D. Carefree
Correct Answer is:c
Explanation:
Mawkish means tending to indulge in the emotions excessively. Its synonym its ‘sentimental’
9.Synonym of QUACK
A. Pyromaniac
B. Charlatan
C. Dilemma
D. Victim
Correct Answer is:b
Explanation:
Quack means a person who pretends to have special knowledge and skill especially in medicine. Its
synonym is ‘charlatan’.
10.Synonym of PARADOX
A. Paradise
B. Question
C. Puzzle
D. Challenge
Correct Answer is:c
Explanation:
Paradox means something not easily understood. Its synonyms is ‘puzzle’
Antonym
1.Antonym of LEVITY
A. Humor
B. Sobriety
C. Haste
D. Gruesomeness
Correct Answer is:b
Explanation:
Levity means lack of proper seriousness or respect. Its antonym is ‘sobriety’
2.Antonym of AGONY
A. Ecstasy
B. Fear
C. Pleasure
D. Bliss
Correct Answer is:d
Explanation:
Agony means misery. Its antonym is ‘bliss’
3.Antonym of GUILT
A. Independence
B. Innocence
C. Efficiency
D. Excuse
Correct Answer is:b
Explanation:
Guilt means accusation. Its antonym is ‘innocence’.
4.Antonym of LEAP
A. Plunge
B. Sink
C. Immerse
D. Fall
Correct Answer is:d
Explanation:
Leap means jump. Its antonym is fall
5.Antonym of DEFIANCE
A. Obedience
B. Anxiety
C. Dismay
D. Suspicion
Correct Answer is:a
Explanation:
Defiance means disobedience. Its antonym is ‘obedience’
6.Antonym of CONCEAL
A. Open
B. Discover
C. Unfold
D. Reveal
Correct Answer is:d
Explanation:
Conceal means to hide. Its antonym is ‘reveal’
7.Antonym of SMOOTH
A. Ugly
B. Awkward
C. Hard
D. Rough
Correct Answer is:d
Explanation:
smooth means even. Its antonym is ‘rough’
8.Antonym of VULNERABLE
A. Important
B. Famous
C. remote
D. Invincible
Correct Answer is:d
Explanation:
Vulnerable means open to attack. Its antonym is ‘invincible’
9.Antonym of PROUD
A. Concerned with
B. Worried about
C. Ashamed
D. Unsure of
Correct Answer is:c
Explanation:
proud means satisfied with one’s achievements. Its antonyms is ‘ashamed’
10.Antonym of WELDED
A. Disjointed
B. Installed
C. Disembarked
D. Dislocated
E. Jointed
Correct Answer is:a
Explanation:
Welded means joined firmly. Its antonym is ‘disjointed’.
Idioms & Phrases
1.The speaker gave a bird's eye view of the political conditions in the country
A. a detailed presentation
B. A biased view
C. A general view
D. A brief view.
Correct Answer is:c
Explanation:
The idiom 'bird's eye view’ means a general view. Hence the answer is (c)
2.He is plain, simple and sincere man. He will always call a spade a spade.
A. Find meaning or purpose in your action.
B. Avoid controversial situations
C. Be outspoken
D. Desist from making controversial statement
Correct Answer is:c
Explanation:
The idiom ‘call a spade a spade’ means ‘be outspoken.’
3.Sumit had to look high and low before he could find his scooter key.
A. Everywhere
B. Somewhere
C. (c)Nowhere
D. Always
Correct Answer is:a
Explanation:
The idiom ‘high and low’ means everywhere.
4.We should give a wide berth to bad characters
A. Give publicly to
B. Not sympathize
C. Keep away from
D. Publicly condemn
Correct Answer is:c
Explanation:
The meaning of the idiom ‘give a wide berth’ is keep away from.
5.I am leaving India for good.
A. Permanently
B. to good for myself
C. To do good for the country
D. To do nobody good.
Correct Answer is:a
Explanation:
The phrase ‘for good’ means permanently.
6.Last evening I was held up at the meeting.
A. Stopped
B. Delayed
C. Kept
D. Detained
Correct Answer is:d
Explanation:
The phrase ‘held up’ means detained.
7.He has come up during the last five years
A. Become proud
B. Become humble
C. Fallen in rank
D. Risen in status
Correct Answer is:d
Explanation:
The phrase ‘come up’ means risen in status.
8.My plan to have a new car fell through because of the price rise.
A. Was postponed
B. Failed to materialize
C. Was completed
D. Was competed with difficulty
Correct Answer is:b
Explanation:
The phrase ‘fell through’ means failed to materialize
9.He has rejoined office after a week and looks run down.
A. Cheerful and bubbly
B. Weak and tried
C. Active and energetic
D. Busy and preoccupied
Correct Answer is:b
Explanation:
The phrase ‘run down’ means weak and tried.
10.In summer, woolen goods are a drug in the market.
A. Rarely available
B. Worthless products
C. Commodities not in demand
D. Available at cheap rates
Correct Answer is:c
Explanation:
The idiom ‘a drug in the market’ means something which is not in demand.
Sentence Completion
1.Because of the heavy rain, the match was _________
A. Called off
B. Set aside
C. Broken off
D. Fallen off
Correct Answer is:a
Explanation:
In this sentence the word 'called off' is appropriate to the meaning of the sentence. Words marked
(b),(c) and (d) do not make sense in the sentence.
2.By this time next year Rajesh will ______ his university degree in marketing management.
A. Have took
B. Have taken
C. Has taken
D. Had taken
Correct Answer is:b
Explanation:
In this sentence the word 'Have taken' is appropriate to the meaning of the sentence. Words marked
(a),(c) and (d) do not make sense in the sentence.
3.When I pay him tomorrow, he ______ received everything I owe him.
A. Will have
B. Might had
C. Might have
D. Must have
Correct Answer is:a
Explanation:
In this sentence the word 'will have' is appropriate to the meaning of the sentence. Words marked
(b),(c) and (d) do not make sense in the sentence.
4.The festival is always of a very high order because there are a large number of _______ before any
performance.
A. Practices
B. Exercise
C. Rehearsals
D. Repetitions
Correct Answer is:c
5.Ccongratulate you _________ your success.
A. On
B. At
C. For
D. In
Correct Answer is:a
Explanation:
In this sentence the word 'on' is appropriate to the meaning of the sentence. It is a rule of preposition.
Words marked (b),(c) and (d) do not make sense in the sentence.
6.Although he is blind, he is very fast __________ calculation. (B.S.R.B. 1992)
A. At
B. About
C. In
D. With
Correct Answer is:a
Explanation:
In this sentence the word 'At' is appropriate to the meaning of the sentence. It is a rule of preposition.
Words marked (b),(c) and (d) do not make sense in the sentence.
7.The bus pass is _______for year.
A. Valuable
B. Employable
C. Valid
D. Functional
Correct Answer is:c
Explanation:
'Valid' means official or legal. In this sentence the word 'valid' is appropriate to the meaning of the
sentence. Words marked (a),(b) and (d) do not make sense in the sentence.
8.According to the weather ______ it is going to be cloudy today
A. announcement
B. Indication
C. Predication
D. Forecast
Correct Answer is:d
Explanation:
The alternatives here have similar meaning, but they have different nuances. 'Announcement' is used
for proclaiming something in common usage. 'Indication' denotes pointing out something. 'Prediction'
is normally used for a prophecy or statement for the future. For indicating the weather, ‘forecast’ is
appropriate.
9.He spent whole of his life in _________ the miseries of the downtrodden people.
A. Destroying
B. Absorbing
C. Advocating
D. Avoiding
E. Mitigating
Correct Answer is:e
Explanation:
In this sentence the word 'Mitigating' is appropriate to the meaning of the sentence. Words marked
(a),(b) ,(c) and (d) do not make sense in the sentence.
10.Dorab is a man of admirable taste and a great political
A. Appreciation
B. Synthesis
C. Viability
D. Distinction
E. Acumen
Correct Answer is:e
Explanation:
'Acumen' means 'ability to understand and judge things quickly and clearly', 'shrewdness'. In this
sentence the word 'Acumen' is appropriate to the meaning of the sentence. Words marked (a),(b), (c)
and (d) do not make sense in the sentence.
Sentence Improvement
1.Despite being tied his best to persuade people to give up smoking, he could not attain success.
A. Despite he could not attain success.
B. Despite his best trying
C. Inspite of being tried his best
D. Despite trying his best
E. No correction required
Correct Answer is:d
Explanation:
He is the agent of the verb try; hence the active voice
2.His suggestions were so trivial and hence nobody took any cognizance of them.
A. So trivial that and have
B. Very trivial and hence so
C. Too trivial to and hence
D. Very trivial and hence
E. No correction required
Correct Answer is:d
Explanation:
Another correct alternative could have been so trivial that.
3.Their attempt of rioting was foiled because of the police squad arrived on time.
A. Of the police squad being arrived
B. Of the arrival of the police squad
C. The police squad arrival
D. Of the police squad had arrived
E. No correction required
Correct Answer is:b
Explanation:
Because of should be followed by a noun. So, their attempt of rioting was foiled because of the arrival
of the police squad on time.
4.How can one mobilize support from colleagues without being cordially to them?
A. Being cordially for
B. Being cordially to
C. Being cordial to
D. Cordially being to
E. No correction required
Correct Answer is:c
Explanation:
Adverb cordially should be replaced by adjective cordial because it refers to pronoun one.
5.For every citizen it is mandatory to help the civic administration for keep up the city clean.
A. For upkeep clean the city
B. For clean and keep the city
C. For keeping of the city cleanliness
D. To keep the city clean
E. No correction required
Correct Answer is:d
Explanation:
“Help + object” is followed by the infinitive.
6.If you would have seen the movie, you would have enjoyed it.
A. Had you been seen
B. If you have had seen
C. Had you seen
D. If you would see
E. No improvement
Correct Answer is:c
Explanation:
The error here lies in the tense sequence. According to the rules of grammar, when there are two
actions of past probability, one dependent on the other, the sequence should be as follows: Had +
past participle + would + have + past participle
7.The greater the demand, higher the price.
A. High
B. The high
C. The higher
D. No improvement
Correct Answer is:c
Explanation:
The error here is in the use of the definite article (the). When two comparative degrees are used in a
sentence for proportion, the is used before both of them. Here, the two comparative degrees are
greater and higher and thus the should be used before higher also.
8.They told me that they were already sold out all their belongings.
A. Has sold already
B. Had already sold
C. Were already selling
D. Have already been sold
E. No improvement
Correct Answer is:b
Explanation:
The reporting verb is in the past tense and thus all the other clauses have to be in the past tense. As
the requirement here is of the past perfect form, had already sold is the right answer.
9.He is extraordinarily clever at mimicking his friends (a)
A. Clever in mimicking
B. Clever for mimicking
C. Clever to mimick
D. No improvement
Correct Answer is:a
Explanation:
Here the error is in the use of preposition. The correct answer is (b), clever in mimicking.
10.He told us the story in a nutshell.
A. In the nutshell
B. Putting it in a nut
C. In nutshell
D. No improvement
Correct Answer is:d
Explanation:
The correct phrase is in a nutshell and thus the answer is (d), no improvement.
Sentence Rearrangement
1.When you
P. which one is closest in meaning
Q. read the four sentences in your text book and decide
R. to the statement you have heard
S. hear a statement
A. QSRP
B. SQPR
C. RQPS
D. PQSR
Correct Answer is:b
Explanation:
‘When you hear a statement read the four sentences in your text book and decide which one is closest
in meaning to the statement you have heard.
2.If evil consisted
P. men would be drawn to virtue
Q. but, alas! how many know their duty
R. merely in ignorance
S. as soon as it was explained to them
(6) And yet do not do it
A. QSRP
B. RPSQ
C. RQPS
D. PQSR
Correct Answer is:b
Explanation:
If evil consisted merely in ignorance men would be drawn to virtue as soon as it was explained to
them but, alas! how many know their duty And yet do not do it.
3.Even though he had prepared well
P. in the examination hall
Q. and could not do
R. for the examination
S. he got nervous
(6) as well as he had hoped to do
A. QRSP
B. RSPQ
C. PQRS
D. PRSQ
Correct Answer is:b
Explanation:
‘Even though he had prepared well for the examination. He got nervous in the examination hall and
could not do as well as he had hoped to do.
4.A political decision or policy
P. if judged by its immediate results,
Q. in the light of its
R. may seem to be very wise
S. but may prove to be unsound
(6) Ultimate consequences
A. QRSP
B. RPSQ
C. PQRS
D. PRSQ
Correct Answer is:a
Explanation:
A political decision or policy in the light of its may seem to be very wise but may prove to be unsound.
If judged by its immediate results Ultimate consequences.
5.The Buddha
P. who had
Q. set views
R. was opposed to all those
S. or closed system of thought
A. QRSP
B. QPRS
C. RPQS
D. PRSQ
Correct Answer is:c
Explanation:
‘The Buddha was opposed to all those who had set views or closed system of thought.
6.Jawaharlal Nehru
(P) under the Cabinet Mission Scheme
(Q) was the first to articulate
(R) long before such an assembly was set up
(S) the idea of a Constituent Assembly.
A. SRPQ
B. RPQS
C. PQSR
D. QSRP
Correct Answer is:d
Explanation:
Jawaharlal Nehru was the first to articulate the idea of a Constituent Assembly long before such an
assembly was set up under the Cabinet Mission Scheme.
7.The zoologist
(P) says that having been bitten by them once
(Q) trembled to make a second attempt at catching
(R) the snakes
(S) the snake-charmers.
A. PRQS
B. SQPR
C. RPQS
D. PSQR
Correct Answer is:d
Explanation:
The zoologist says that having been bitten by them once the snake-charmers trembled to make a
second attempt at catching the snakes.
8.The primitive people
(P) that all natural events
(Q) who believed
(R) were ignorant of the physical world
(S) were caused by some power
A. QRPS
B. RPQS
C. QPSR
D. RQPS
Correct Answer is:b
Explanation:
The primitive people were ignorant of the physical world that all natural events who believed were
caused by some power.
9.Normally
(P) for as long as four hours
(Q) becoming ever more severe.
(R) but under certain conditions the storm may persist,
(S) an individual thunder-storm lasts about 45 minutes
A. PQRS
B. QRPS
C. PRQS
D. SQRP
Correct Answer is:b
Explanation:
Normally becoming ever more severe but under certain conditions the storm may persist for as long
as four hours an individual thunder-storm lasts about 45 minutes.
10.Nations of the world as they
(P) are fully aware
(Q) are making efforts in developing
(R) of the danger of their not coming together
(S) peaceful international relations
A. PRSQ
B. PSRQ
C. QSPR
D. QPRS
Correct Answer is:c
Explanation:
Nations of the world are making efforts in developing peaceful international relations as they are fully
aware of the danger of their not coming together.
1.(a) Enthralling (b) Respecting (c) Projecting (d) Alluring
A. a � b
B. b � c
C. c � d
D. a � d
E. b � d
Correct Answer is:d
Explanation:
(Synonym). The meaning ‘enthrall’ is ‘to capture the whole of somebody’s attention’; ‘to interest or
entertain somebody greatly’. The meaning of the word ‘allure is ‘the quality of being attractive or
charming’. So, the meaning of the word ‘alluring’ is ‘attractive’; ‘charming’
2.(a) Swoop (b) Perturb (c) Plump (d) Boil
A. a � d
B. b � c
C. a � c
D. b � d
E. c � d
Correct Answer is:c
Explanation:
(Antonym). The meaning of the word ‘swoop’ is ‘to come down suddenly with a rushing movement’.
The meaning of the word ‘plump’ is to make something full and round
3.(a) concise (b) Elegant (c) Indifferent (d) Indecorous
A. b � c
B. a � c
C. a � b
D. c � d
E. b � d
Correct Answer is:e
Explanation:
(Antonym). The meaning of the word ‘indecorous’ is ‘showing a lack of dignity, good manners or good
taste’. Hence the word ‘elegant’ and ‘indecorous’ are antonymous.
4.(a) Acquit (b) Defend (c) Forbid (d) condemn
A. b � c
B. a � c
C. c � d
D. b � d
E. a – d
Correct Answer is:d
Explanation:
(Antonym). The word ‘defend’ and ‘condemn’ are antonymous
5.(a) fallacy (b) adage (c) dictum (d) Endorse
A. b � d
B. c � d
C. b � c
D. a � d
E. a � b
Correct Answer is:c
Explanation:
(Synonym). Meaning of the given words are as follows:
Fallacy: a false or mistaken belief
Adage: a traditional phrase expressing a general truth
Endorse: to give one’s approval or support to a claim, statement, course of action.
Dictum: a short, often well � known, statement; a saying
Hence the words ‘adage’ and ‘dictum’ are synonyms.
6.A person who treats the sick is generally called:
A. Lawyer
B. dentist
C. Pharmacist
D. doctor
Correct Answer is:d
Explanation:
Usually a doctor treats sick people, a dentist or pharmacist may treat sick people but only special
cases, so‘d’ is the correct answer.
7.I cleared off all my debts with the large money paid to me on retirement
A. Golden handshake
B. gold mine
C. lion’s
D. windfall
Correct Answer is:a
Explanation:
The expression stands for the underlined words
8.That which makes it difficult to recognizes the presence or real nature of somebody or something
A. Cover
B. camouflage
C. pretence
D. mask
Correct Answer is:b
Explanation:
Here the answer is (b) camouflage, because this word stands for the whole sentence.
9.A place where animals are kept
A. zoo
B. aviary
C. museum
D. sanctuary
Correct Answer is:a
Explanation:
The answer is (a) zoo, because a place where the animals are kept as a zoo
10.The plants and vegetation of a region
A. Fauna
B. flora
C. landscape
D. climate
Correct Answer is:b
Explanation:
As this word is indicates the vegetation of the concerned area.
Comprehension
How to solve comprehension Questions:
1. Read the passage carefully once and detect its theme
2. Bearing those questions in mind go through the passage.
3. Give only one reading to the passage. In case you do not understand the passage in one reading, you
need more spade work that is fast reading of the passage and then recapitulation.
4. Then go through the questions and their answer choices. See which answer choice gives the most
accurate answer
5. In questions on Synonyms and Antonyms what is to be remembered is that the answer is to be given
according to the sense in which the word has been used in the passage, not just on the basis of its
literal meaning.
PASSAGE : We have inherited the tradition of secrecy about the budget
from where also the system has been strongly attacked by eminent
economists and political scientists including peter jay .sir Richard Clarke,
who was the originating genius of nearly every important development in
the British budgeting techniques during the last two decades, has spoken
out about the abuse of budget secrecy:” the problems of long � term tax
policy should surely be debated openly with the facts on the table. in my
opinion, all governments should have just the same duty to publish their
expenditure policy indeed, this obligation to publish taxation policy is
really essential for the control of public expenditure in order to get realistic
taxation implications.” Realizing that democracy flourishes best on the
principles of open government, more and more democracies are having an
open public debate on budget proposals before introducing the appropriate
bill in the legislature. In the United States the budget is conveyed in a
message by the president to the congress, which comes well in advance of
the date when the bill is introduced in the congress. In Finland the
parliament and the people are already discussing in June the tentative
budget proposals which are to be introduced in the Finnish parliament in
September. Every budget contains cartload of figure in black and white �
but the dark figure represent the myriad lights and shades of India’s life ,
the contrasting tones of poverty and wealth , and of bread so dear and
flesh and blood so cheap, the deep tints of adventure and enterprise and
man’s ageless struggles for a brighter morning . The Union budget should
not be an annual scourge but part of presentation of annual accounts of a
partnership would work much better when the nonsensical secrecy is
replaced by openness and public consultations, resulting in fair laws and
the people’s acceptance of their moral duty to pay.
1. How do the British economists and political scientists react to budget secrecy? They are
A. In favour of having a mix of secrecy and openness.
B. Indifferent to the budgeting techniques and taxation policies.
C. Very critical about maintenance of budget secrecy.
D. Advocates of not disclosing in advance the budget contents.
E. None of these
Correct Answer is:c
Explanation:
Eminent British economics and political scientists have strongly attacked the tradition of
budget secrecy.
2.The author thinks that openness in budget is essential as it leads to
A. Prevention of tax implications
B. People's reluctance to accept their moral duties
C. Exaggerated revelation of the strengths and weakness of economy
D. Making our country on par with Finland
E. None of these
Correct Answer is:e
Explanation:
it leads to the control of public expenditure in order to set realistic taxation implications.
3.The author seems to be in favour of
A. Maintaining secrecy of budget
B. Judicious blend of secrecy and openness
C. Transparency in budget proposals
D. Replacement of public constitution by secrecy
E. None of these
Correct Answer is:b
Explanation:
He has presented the example of both, the open budget system and the secret budget
system, practised by various countries and has looked into all their aspects.
4.For making budget realistic , the government should
A. Refrain from making public the proposed provisions before finalization.
B. Discuss it secretly within themselves.
C. Encourage the public to send in their suggestions.
D. Consult the public, defend their own plans and accept public suggestions.
E. None of these
Correct Answer is:d
Explanation:
An open public debate on budget proposals should be held before introducing the
appropriate bill.
5.FLOURISHES
A. Disappears
B. Degenerates
C. Vanishes
D. Blooms
E. Opens
Correct Answer is:b
Explanation:
The meaning of the word ‘flourish’ as mentioned in the passage is ‘to grow in a healthy
way’. Out of the given words ‘degenerate’ means ‘to pass into a worse physical, mental or
moral state than one which is considered normal or ‘desirable’. Hence the words ‘flourish’
and ‘degenerate’ are antonymous