English Grammar Quiz For CTET 2020 : 14th Feb 2020
Direction (Q1-3): Which of these words is closest in meaning to the word provided?
Q1. Predict
(a) Foretell
(b) Decide
(c) Prevent
(d) Discover
Q2. Kin
(a) Exult
(b) Twist
(c) Friend
(d) Relative
Q3. Jovial
(a) Incredulous
(b) Merry
(c) Revolting
(d) Dizzy
Direction (Q4-6): Which of these words is most nearly the opposite of the word provided?
Q4. Malodorous
(a) Acrid
(b) Pungent
(c) Fragrant
(d) Delicious
Q5. Abate
(a) Free
(b) Augment
(c) Provoke
(d) Wane
Q6. Improvident
(a) Cautious
(b) Fortune
(c) Proven
(d) Intelligent
Q7. Substitute the following sentence with an appropriate word by choosing correct option.
A disease prevailing in a locality
(a) Epidemic
(b) Exotic
(c) Endemic
(d) Systemic
Direction (Q8-10): Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions
Q8. When we get ready for dinner, I have to take my books__________ the table.
(a) Off
(b) From
(c) Out
(d) Of
Q9. It is dangerous to enter __________ the enemy’s camp.
(a) In
(b) On
(c) By
(d) Into
Q10. Mr. Rana has no control _________ his student.
(a) On
(b) Over
(c) With
(d) At
Solutions
S1.Ans. (a)
Sol. To predict means to declare in advance or to foretell.
S2.Ans. (d)
Sol. Kin means people with common ancestors, or relatives.
S3.Ans. (b)
Sol. Jovial means good humored or merry.
S4.Ans. (c)
Sol. Malodorous means to have a bad smell; fragrant means smelling sweet or delicate.
S5.Ans.(b)
Sol. To abates means to reduce in degree or intensity; to augment means to increase.
S6.Ans. (a)
Sol. Improvident means lacking prudent foresight, or careless; cautious means to be wary or to exercise forethought.
S7.Ans. (c)
Sol. A disease prevailing in a locality means Endemic.
S8.Ans.(b)
Sol.
S9.Ans.(d)
Sol.
S10.Ans.(b)
Sol.