Govt. Questionwise Exercise
Synonyms
UNIT - 1
Choose the correct synonyms of the underlined’ words:
1. The author was provoked by the boys remarkable demeanour.
a) indecency b) deter
c) behaviour d) idleness
2. The boys were artless in many ways.
a) complicated b) rude
c) unfit d) innocent
3. The boys were taking rest in the deserted square.
a) crowded b) uninhabited
c) populous d) inhabited
4. Nicola glared at his young brother in vexation.
a) annoyance b) happiness
c) delight d) joy
5. The nurse took the author through a cool, tiled vestibule into the hospital.
a) outlet b) lobby
c) door d) way out
6. The boys kept themselves alive in a shelter they built with their own hands amidst the rubble.
a) Shade b) Possession
c) Debris d) Purity
7. The author saw the boys on the outskirts of Verona.
a) Interior b) Inside
c) Center d) Border
8. The driver disapproved the shabby appearance of the boys.
a) untidy b) new
c) neat d) honourable
9. Nicola glanced at the author hopefully.
a) gazed b) looked
c) examined d) scrutinized
10. The author saw the boys frequently for they helped him.
a) scarcely b) barely
c) often d) seldom
11. The boys could be relied upon to satisfy their needs.
a) distrusted b) illtreated
c) doubted d) depended upon
12. We watched for a few moments then as trade slackened we went over
a) reduced b) improved
c) loosened d) ended
13. Nicola colour deeply under his sun burn and then grew pale.
a) clear b) light coloured
c) bright d) ruddy
14. The author imagined that their destination would be some humble dwelling.
a) start b) beginning
c) terminal d) origin
15. The author imagined that their destination would be some humble dwelling.
a) palace b) beginning
c) hut d) residence
16. One could see at a glance her resemblance to her brothers.
a) similarity b) difference
c) odd look d) contrast
17. For months they had barely kept themselves alive amidst the rubble.
a) soon b) scarcely
c) frequently d) often
18. The boys persuaded the nurse to take their sister into the hospital.
a) dissuaded b) alerted
c) induced d) warned
19. Their selfless action brought anew nobility to human life.
a) dishonour b) humiliation
c) face d) greatness
20. The boys had leaped from the car.
a) jumped b) fell down
c) got down d) Descended
UNIT - 2
Choose the correct synonyms of the underlined words.
1. I find four others acutely controversial.
a) peaceful b) certain
c) arguable d) agreeable
2. China tea has virtues which are not to be despised.
a) respected b) hated
c) liked d) tasted
3. One does not feel wiser, braver or more optimistic after drinking it.
a) pessimistic b) energetic
c) excited d) positive
4. In a time of rationing this is not an idea to be realized.
a) allot/restrict b) collect
c) gather d) respond
5. One is liable to put in too much milk if one does it the other way round. (TB)
a) exempt b) responsible
c) irresponsible d) unaccountable
6. There is the mysterious social etiquette surrounding the tea pot.
a) incomprehensible b) straight
c) moral d) hiding
7. The best manner of making it is the subject of violent disputes. (TB)
a) agreement b) accord
c) concord d) conflict
8. I look through my own recipe for the perfect cup of tea.
a) method b) dish
c) utensil d) writing
9. Four others are acutely controversial.
a) moderately b) severely
c) blunt d) densely
10. “A nice cup of tea” invariably means Indian tea.
a) always b) occasionally
c) sporadically d) sometimes
11. Tea out of an urn is always tasteless.
a) coal b) lead
c) samovar d) charcoal
12. Silver or Britannia ware teapots produce inferior tea.
a) natural b) freight
c) stray d) liquid
13. A Pewter teapot is not so bad.
a) ablaze b) bright
c) gay d) lead
14. The pot should be warmed by the usual method of swilling it out with hot water.
a) deflate b) eudemon
c) slop d) spraying
15. For a pot holding a quart six heaped teaspoons would be right.
a) brim b) gallon
c) recipe d) method
16. No strainers to be used to imprison the tea.
a) sieve b) free
c) hide d) plate
17. Tea pots are fitted with dangling baskets to catch the stray leaves. (TB)
a) peck b) nibble
c) fine d) isolated/loose
18. One should take the teapot to the kettle.
a) box b) container
c) vat d) vase
19. Milk that is too creamy gives tea a sickly taste
a) horrible b) strong
c) fine d) nice
20. Never ruin your tea by sweetening it.
a) creation b) ascent
c) development d) destroy
21. Tea is one of the mainstays of civilization in the country. (TB)
a) society in an advanced state of social development
b) society that has slow progress
c) society that has no progress
d) society in an average state of social development
22. That they only drink it inorder to be warmed and stimulated (TB)
a) motivated b) discouraged
c) passive d) admired
UNIT - 3
Choose the correct synonyms of the underlined words.
1. Dr. Barnard’s thoughts have turned to the consideration of why people should suffer.
a) careful thought b) ignorance
c) disregard d) neglect
2. Many will end up as mental or physical cripples.
a) fit b) disability
c) able d) capable
3. He experienced not only agony but also anger.
a) contentment b) joy
c) glee d) suffering
4. In those days there was no sophisticated heart surgery.
a) well advanced b) common
c) naive d) delusive
5. Dr. Barnard felt that he was missing something in his thinking about suffering that was full of solace for him.
a) provoke b) aggravate
c) comfort d) intensify
6. The trolley was seized by an intrepid crew of two.
a) bold and daring b) frighten
c) coward d) fearful
7. There was a grand finale of scattered plates and silver ware.
a) begin b) climax
c) debut d) start
8. The driver had a malignant tumour of the bone.
a) harmless b) fit
c) deadly/harmful d) healthy
9. His shoulder and arm were amputated.
a) expand b) extend
c) develop d) cutoff
10. The two children had given him a profound lesson.
a) superficial b) dull
c) great d) mild
11. His gloomy thoughts stem from an accident he had a few years ago.
a) joyful b) glee
c) dreary d) lively
12. He was a walking horror, with a disfigured face and long flap of skin hanging from the side of his neck to his body
a) majestic b) marred
c) dismantled d) diseased
13. She was thrown into the other lane and struck by a car.
a) main road b) subway
c) cross d) street
14. He had eleven broken ribs and a perforated lungs.
a) nerves b) muscles
c) ridges d) nails
15. He finds nothing noble in a Patient who’s thrashing around in a sweat - soaked bed.
a) righteous b) dignified
c) inhumane d) good
16. They accept their fate.
a) begin b) destiny
c) origin d) start
17. The trolley was commandeered by two boys.
a) loose b) taken away/seized
c) give d) let go
18. The driver, seated on the mower deck steered the trolley by scraping his foot on the floor.
a) fixed b) stopped
c) drove d) applied
19. There was a grand finale of scattered plates and silver ware.
a) given b) discarded
c) collected d) gathered
20. The business of living is not something for pleasure, amusement or recreation.
a) sorrow b) melancholy
c) gloom d) enjoyable/interesting
UNIT - 4
Choose the correct synonyms of the underlined words.
1. Hillary felt relieved that there were no more ridges to traverse.
a) leap b) cross
c) stay d) back up
2. In a number of places the overhanging cornices were very large.
a) mass of snow b) mass of fog
c) mass of mist d) clouds
3. They shuffled past scrambling on the rocks.
a) staying b) relaxing
c) climbing hurriedly d) resting
4. They had a relief that there were no more humps to tantalize them with hopes of success.
a) tease/taunt b) concentrate
c) gratify d) satisfy
5. The others, heavily laden, climbed that day to a height of 27,900 feet.
a) empty b) loaded
c) light d) drawn
6. They had their last tin of sardines on biscuits.
a) release b) expand
c) stuff d) enlarge
7. He cooked his shoes over the fierce flame.
a) amicable b) cordial
c) spirited d) ferocious
8. From 28000 feet the ridge narrowed to a knife-edge.
a) range b) flat
c) plain d) broad
9. Hillary scraped the ice off the gauges.
a) smothered b) covered
c) mended d) swept/removed
10. He continued making the trail on up the ridge.
a) pathway b) base
c) flat d) plain
11. As Hillary was stamping a trail in the deep snow, a section around him gave way.
a) surrender b) crushing
c) lose d) surpass
12. A firm thrust of the ice-axe would sink it half-way up the shaft.
a) repress b) recede
c) jab d) dissuade
13. When Tenzing belayed Hillary he would go on cutting.
a) unfastened b) delayed
c) warned d) fastened/attach
14. He cramponed deep into the frozen snow and levered himself off the ground.
a) lifted/pushed/moved b) fastened
c) covered d) crushed
15. Hillary took a firm stance on the ledge and signalled to Tenzing to come on up.
a) glance b) posture/position
c) view d) look
16. Tenzing collapsed at the top like a giant fish when it has just been hauled from the sea.
a) dragged b) dropped
c) pushed d) regained
17. He did a few more whacks of the ice-axe in the firm snow.
a) gentle b) idle
c) hit d) scrabble
18. Tenzing’s face was concealed with his helmet, goggles and oxygen mask.
a) exposed b) cleared
c) bare d) covered/hid
19. The great bulk of Kanchenjung loomed on the horizon.
a) emerged b) disappeared
c) crossed d) beamed
20. All devout Buddhists believe that they have their home on this lofty summit.
a) unreliable b) dedicated
c) irresponsible d) repressed
UNIT - 5
Find out the synonym of the underlined word in each of the following sentences.
1. Just as we thought our chuckles had subsided.
a) diminished b) increased
c) completed d) submerged.
2. Our father rejected it, saying it wouldn’t be sturdy.
a) weak b) strong
c) tall d) good
3. Anna would say with an impudent smile.
a) innocent b) fake
c) disrespectful d) decent
4. A silver tumbler of buttermilk seasoned with asafoetida.
a) mixed b) garnished
c) filled d) loosened
5. A few people from the house of bereavement stood outside.
a) rejoice b) celebration
c) grief d) war
6. We thought that our uncle was the stingiest person in the village.
a) thrifty b) generous
c) extravagant d) liberal
7. People, children and adults arrived in hordes to see teh chair.
a) herds b) separate
c) crowd d) masses
8. Since the deceased was also known to us, we too attended the funeral.
a) sick b) dead
c) recovered d) ill
9. When he expounded on the neem tree, Appa looked at him with round-eyed astonishment.
a) confuse b) complicate
c) observe d) explained
10. The Sub-Judge too was little portly.
a) skinny b) slim
c) fat d) thin
11. My father called a worker, despatched him to the carpenter’s village.
a) keep b) retain
c) halt d) sent fast
12. ........ just as we were about caution the sub-judge
a) incaution b) recklessness
c) alert d) danger
13. The aroma of the butter milk and the asafotedia ...............
a) spice b) stench
c) stink d) taste
14. For a while, the whole house spluttered into piggles before things settled down.
a) shout b) cackled
c) giggled d) uttered.
15. Maamanar showed interest in the debate about the chair.
a) council b) discussion
c) argument d) committees
UNIT - 6
Choose the correct synonyms of the underlined words.
1. A stout old lady was walking in the middle of the street to the great confusion of the traffic.
a) bewilderment/mess b) satisfied
c) calm d) contented
2. Individual liberty would have become social anarchy.
a) welfare b) anxiety
c) lawlessness d) deprivation
3. If liberty allows a person to walk down the middle of the road, the end of it would be universal chaos.
a) peace b) confusion
c) calm d) harmony
4. The liberties of all may be preserved.
a) maintained b) abandoned
c) harmed d) reduced
5. He is not the symbol of tyranny but of liberty
a) prudence b) autocracy
c) democracy d) freedom
6. How dare the Policeman interfere with your free use of the public highway?
a) assist b) allow
c) hinder d) aid
7. Liberty is not only a personal affair but also a social contract.
a) extend b) commitment
c) develop d) expand
8. I have liberty to be indifferent to you.
a) sensible b) caring
c) biased d) unconcerned
9. When you have a whole kingdom where you rule alone you can be harsh on easy, conventional or odd.
a) abnormal b) different
c) normal d) irregular
10. One has to accommodate one’s liberty to others liberties.
a) review b) disorder
c) unfit d) adapt/fit in
11. Pavement was the place for pedestrians.
a) alley b) junction
c) mid-way d) main road
12. If liberty entitled the old lady to walk down the middle of the road then it may end in universal chaos.
a) refuse b) disallow
c) authorize d) deny
13. If your car is pulled up when you are in a hurry, you may feel that your liberty has been outraged.
a) moved b) stopped
c) continue d) proceed
14. The result would be that Piccadilly circus would be a maelstrom that you would never cross at all.
a) turbulence b) calm
c) harmony d) order
15. Liberty is not a personal affair.
a) occurrence b) entertainment
c) fun d) enjoy
16. It is an accommodation of interests.
a) reconciliation b) disagreement
c) refusal d) pleasing
17. I might like to practice on the trombone from midnight till three in the morning.
a) kingdom b) instrument
c) truck d) stage
18. We are much more conscious of the imperfections of others.
a) ignorant b) heedless
c) keen d) un aware
19. We pass judgement upon ourselves and declare that we are civilized or uncivilized.
a) inexperienced b) uneducated
c) cultured d) uncultured
20. It is the little habits of common place intercourse that sweeten or make the journey bitter.
a) nice b) unpleasant
c) pleasant d) pleasing
21. And seeing your car pulled up by his insolence of office.
a) rudeness b) bravery
c) misuse d) laziness
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10th English
- Synonyms Questions and Answers
- Antonyms Questions and Answers
- Singular - Plural Questions and Answers
- Prefix - Suffix Questions and Answers
- Abbreviations Questions and Answers
- Phrasal verbs / Idioms and Phrases Questions and Answers
- Compound Words Questions and Answers
- 10 English Grammar – Tenses
- 10th English Grammar - Linkers
- Active Voice and Passive Voice
- Direct - Indirect Speech
- Punctuation Exercise
- Simple, Compound and Complex Sentences Exercises
- Rearrange Jumbled Sentences
- Sentences in coherent order
- 10 English Supplementary
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