Directions (1-5): In the following questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
1.Predicament
(a) firmness
(b) confidence
(c) fantasy
(d) certainly
(e) ease
2.Relinquish
(a) keep
(b) possess
(c) claim
(d) persist
(e) stick to
3.Vivacious
(a) languid
(b) open
(c) strong
(d) bright
(e) lovely
4.Copious
(a) plentiful
(b) little
(c) accommodative
(d) abundant
(e) small
5.Melancholy
(a) sad
(b) laborious
(c) cheerful
(d) blue
(e) happy
Directions (6-10):In these questions, sentences are given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four alternative.
6. The demonstration passed ___________ without incident.
(a) by
(b) through
(c) over
(d) off
(e) down
7. It is difficult for me to part ___________ my belongings.
(a) from
(b) off
(c) with
(d) of
(e) on
8. She congratulated him ___________ his brilliant success.
(a) at
(b) upon
(c) on
(d) for
(e) in
9. The Marathas always fought ___________ the last man.
(a) upto
(b) till
(c) to
(d) for
(e) in
10. That lady always takes pride ____________ the last man.
(a) of
(b) at
(c) in
(d) over
(e) down
