DIRECTIONS for questions: For the word given on the top of the table, match the dictionary definitions given in the left hand column (A,B,C,D) with their corresponding usages given in the right hand column (E,F,G,H). Out of the four numbered choices given below the table, identify the one that has all definitions and usages correctly matched.

1. CAST

ATo provide new information which makes something easier to understand.E.There is a trick to casting properly which I have to learn

BAll of the people who act in a play or film.F.He was overjoyed when he was cast along with big names of the film industry.

CTo choose which people will act particular parts in a play.G.Period film like The ten commandments have a cast of thousands.

DTo throw a fishing line or net into the waterH.The police are unable to cast light on the whereabout of criminal.

a) AH ; BG ; CE ; DF

b) AH ; BF ; CE ; DG

c) AH ; BF; CG ; DE

d) AH ; BG ; CF ; DE

2. PEG

A.A short piece of wood, metal etc, fixed to a wall on door, used for hanging things on, especially cloths.E.Dont you think its time she was brought down a peg or two?

B.A small amount of strong alcoholic drink.F.Hang the towels upon the peg, will you?

C.To fasten something somewhere with a peg.G.I had just one peg to drink before dinner.

D.To make someone realize that they are not as important or as good at something as they think as they areH.Rinse the cloths well, wring out the water and peg them out in the sun.

a) AF ; BG ; CH ; DE

b) AH ; BG ; CF ; DE

c) AH ; BG ; CE ; DF

d) AE ; BG ; CH ; DF

3. CASE

A.An example of particular situation, problem, etc.E.They lost their case and had to pay damages.

B.A large box or container in which things can be stored.F.His body was cased in yards and yards for cloth.

C.A question or a problem that will be dealt with by a law court.G.Let me tell you that in this case, it is necessary to operate.

D.To be completely surrounded by a material or substance.H.A case of wine and the finest whisky arrived just before the wedding.

a) AG ; BH; CE ; DF

b) AE ; BH ; CG ; DF

c) AG; BH ; CF ; DE

d) AE ; BH ; CF ; DG

4.POOR

A.Having very little money and not many possessions.E.I am very poor at Math

B.Inferior ; not as good as it could be or should be. F.Poor kid, he just, needs to be pampered a little, I guess.

C.Used to pity someone because he is so unlucky, unhappy etc. G.They were so poor that they could hardly afford to buy medicines.

D.Not good at doing something.H.The poor quality of the material forced the dealer to cancel the order.

a) AG; BE; CF; DH

b) AE ; BF; CH; DE

c) AG; BH; CF ; DE

d) AF; BH ; CG; DE

5.SPRING

A.The season between winter and summer when leaves and flowers appearE.It was warm, sunny day in

late spring when I first met him.

B.Something, usually a twisted

piece of metal, that will return

to its previous shape after it has been pressed down.

F.These islands are renowned

for their formal springs and

sulphur baths.

C.A place where water comes up naturally from the ground. G.He sprang out of bed as he

realized that he was late for

work.

D.To move suddenly in direction, especially by jumping.H.The spring in this old sofa

is not working, hence we

should get it repaired.

a) AE; BG; CF; DH c) AE; BH; CG; DF

b) AE; BF; CH; DG d) AE; BH; CF; DG

6. LASH

A.To tie something tightly to something else with a rope, or tie two things together.E.The prisoners were regularly kicked and beaten and sometimes lashed.

B.A word meaning to criticize someone angrily.F.With a lash of its tail, the tiger sprang at the deer.

C.A hit with a whip especially as a punishment.G.The boats were lashed to the wharf.

D.To put something in a form that a computer can use.H.The workers felt the full lash of the Managers tongue for their poor performance.

a) AG; BF; CE; DH c) AG; BH; CF; DE

b) AG; BE; CH; DF d) AG; BH; CE; DF

7. CAPTURE

A.To catch someone in order to make them a prisoner.E.The town was captured after a siege lasing ten days.

BTo get control of a place that previously belonged to an enemy.F.This data is captured by an optical scanner.

C.To represent something immaterial in a permanent form.G.Leonardo da Vinci managed to capture the captivating smile of Monalisa on canvas.

D.To put something in a form that a computer can use. H.Government troops have not succeeded in capturing the terrorist.

a) AH; BG; CE; DF c) AG; BH; CE; DF

b) AH; BE; CG; DF d) AG; BH; CF; DE

8. POINT

A.A piece of plastic with holes in it which is fixed to a wall and to which electrical equipment can be connected.E.Why do you always point a finger at someone or the other?

B.To show someone something by holding up one of your fingers or a thin object towards it.F.The whole point of this will be lost if you dont do as I say.

C.To blame someone or say that he has done something wrong.G.Have you checked the power point?

D.The purpose or aim of somethingH.The child pointed towards them as they started running.

a) AG; BH; CE; DG c) AH; BE; CG; DF

b) AH; BE; CF; DG d) AH; BF; CG; DE

9. SAVE

A.To make someone something safe from danger, harm, or destruction.E.I have saved a hundred thousand rupees to buy some jewellrey.

B.To keep money so that you can use it later.F.I will save some dinner for you if you are late.

C.To make a computer keep the work that you have done on it.G.Did you forget to save before you closed the file?

D.To stop people from using something so that it is available for someone else.H.She saved the little girl from drowning in the well.

a) AH; BF; CE; DG c) AH; BE; CG; DF

b) AH; BE; CF; DG d) AH; BF; CG; DE

10. COLOUR

A.red, blue, yellow, green, brown, etcE.Does she colour her hair or is she a natural blonde?

B.how light or dark someones skin is, which shows which race they belong to F.A few pictures and illustrations will add colour to the presentation.

C.interesting or exciting details or qualities that a place or person or thing hasG.There used to be a lot of social discrimination on the basis of colour.

D.to make something coloured rather than just black, white or plainH.I like to see children wearing bright colours.

a) AG; BH; CF; DE c) AE; BG; CF; DH

b) AH; BG; CF; DE d) AF; BG; CH; DE

11. DATE

A.the numbers or words you use to talk about a particular day, month and yearE.This pudding is made with crushed dates.

B.a sweet sticky brown fruit with a long, hard seed insideF.Are you still dating your brothers sister-in-law?

C.to have a romantic relationship with someoneG.Dont wear that dress; it looks dated now.

D.old- fashionedH.The date on the news paper was 1st January, 1990.

a) AH; BE; CG; DF c) AH; BF; CE; DG

b) AH; BE; CF; DG d) AH; BG; CF; DE

12. PLEDGE

A.A firm promise or agreement especially one made publicly or officiallyE.I borrowed a few thousand rupees left my diamond ring as pledge

B.Something valuable that you leave with someone else as proof that you will do what you have agreed to doF.I give you this ring as a pledge of my everlasting love for you.

C.To keep something valuable with somebody in exchange for money G.That, my friend, is a pledge and I will not go back on it.

D.To make a promise that you will do somethingH.They have pledged to take revenge on the perpetrators of these atrocities.

a) AH; BF; CE; DG c) AG; BE; CF; DH

b) AG; BF; CE; DH d) AH; BE; CF; DG

13. CHIP

A.to remove something by breaking it off in small pieces E.The edges of the cups are chipped, so dont serve tea in them.

B.a small hole or mark on a plate, crockery, etc. where a piece has broken offF.I chipped the paint off the doors varnished them.

C.the main microprocessor of a computerG.She has always had a chip on her shoulder about the opportunities her brother got.

D.to easily become offended or angry because you think you have been treated unfairly in the past H.Ill have to take professional help since the chip in the `system is not working.

a) AF; BG; CH; DE c) AF; BE; CG; DH

b) AF; BG; CE; DH d) AF; BE; CH; DG

14. POSITIVE

A.very sure, with no doubt at all that something is right or trueE.The response they have had so far from the masses has quite positive.

B.believing that you will be successful or that a situation will have a god result.F.My blood group is B positive.

C.having Rhesus factor in your bloodG.We must adopt a more positive approach towards work.

D.showing that someone agrees with you, supports what you are doing and wants you to succeedH.Im absolutely positive that I tuned off the gas cylinder before locking the door.

a) AG; BE; CF; DH c) AG; BH; CF; DE

b) AE; BG; CF; DH d) AH; BG; CF; DE

15. DARK

A.a place where there is little or no lightE.There was a darker side to his nature which we were unaware of.

B.someone who has hair and eyes that are black or brown. F.Even in the dark moments, I never give up.

C.unhappy times, without hope G.A short, dark man had committed the murder.

D.threatening, mysterious or evilH.They lay in wait in the dark alley.

a) AH; BG; CF; DE c) AH; BF; CE; DG

b) AH; BG; CE; DF d) AH; BE; CF; DG

16. LOT

A.a large amount, quantity or numberE.We decided to throw in our lot with the Manager.

B.the work, responsibilities, social position etc. that you have especially when they could be betterF.Lot ten was a carton of old books and journals.

C.something that is sold, especially at an auctionG.The double door refrigerator cost a lot but it was worth it.

D.to join or support someone, so that what happens to you depends on what happens to them H.I am happy enough with my lot in life.

a) AG; BH; CE; DF c) AG; BH; CF; DE

b) AF; BH; CE; DG d) AF; BH; CG; DE

17. DASH

A.frustrate or dispiritE.It was pouring heavily so we made a dash for the car.

B.a very small amount of a liquid or other substanceF.The boat dashed against the rocks and broke into pieces.

C.an attempt to get somewhere or do something extremely fastG.The severity of the storm dashed their hopes of reaching the destination safely.

D.to make something move violently against a surfaceH.Add some soya sauce and a dash of vinegar.

a) AG; BF; CE; DH c) AG; BH; CE; DF

b) AG; BE; CH; DF d) AG; BH; CF; DE

18. POOL

A.a swimming pool or padding poolE.Why dont all pool in and buy something useful?

B.to combine your money, ideas, skills, with those of other people so that you can all use themF.The young man lay face down in a pool of blood.

C.a game in which you use a stick to knock numbered balls into holes around the tableG.Does the hotel have a pool?

D.a small area of liquid or light on a surfaceH.I play pool at least four times a week.

a) AG; BF; CE; DH c) AG; BH; CE; DF

b) AG; BE; CF; DH d) AG; BE; CH; DF

19. CLASS

A.a group of students or pupils who are taught togetherE.Heroin, cocaine and marijuana are classed as hard drugs.

B.to consider people, things, etc as belonging to a particular groupF.She has a lot of class, which is why she is so popular among her friends.

C.style or skill that you show in the way you do something, that makes people notice and admire youG.Class differences are as evident in this country as they were a century ago.

D.one of the groups in society that people can be divided into according to their jobs, income, the kind of family they have, etc.H.She and I were in the same class at college.

a) AH; BF; CE; DG c) AH; BE; CG; DF

b) AH; BE; CF; DG d) AH; BG; CF; DE

20. POP

A.go somewhere quicklyE.When the country won the match, champagne corks popped all around.

B.to come suddenly or unexpectedly out of or away from somethingF.Have you heard the latest album of this pop singer?

C.to make a short sound like a small explosion or to make something to make this soundG.Ill pop round to the bakers for some bred and doughnuts.

D.modern music that is popular with young people, and usually consists of simple tunes with a strong beat H.The blazer is so tight that a button popped off when I sat down.

a) AG; BF; CE; DH c) AG; BH; CF;DE

b) AG; BE; CH; DF d) Ag; BH; CE; DF

21. RIGHT

A.Based on true facts, correctE.Give that to me right now!

B.Morally correctF.Do you think he was right to report the matter to the police?

C.Morally, legally or officially allowed to do somethingG.He was right about last nights party-it was wonderful.

D.Immediately and without any delayH.Everyone should have the right to voice his or her opinion.

a) AF; BG; CE; DH c) AF; BG; CH; DE

b) AG; BF; CE; DH d) AG; BF; CH; DE

22. LAP

A.water moving against the shore or a boat or hit it in small waves.E.How many laps did you swim today?

B.to drink something by making small tongue movementsF.The little girl was sitting on her fathers lap when the incident occurred.

C.one journey around or along a running track, race course, etc.G.It was a picturesque scenery with the placid water lapping gently against the rocks.

D.the upper part of your legs when you are sitting down.H.The dog lapped up the entire bowl of milk.

a) AE; BF; CG; DH c) AG; BH; CE; DF

b) AE; BH; CG; DF d) AG; BH; CF; DE

23. FREEZE

A.When liquid becomes hard and solid because the temperature is very lowE.Give me a sweater, Im freezing!

B.To feel very coldF.The water at the edge of the river freezes every winter.

C.Not increasing a companys wages, prices, etc. and keeping them at a particular levelG.Freeze! Drop your guns !

D.To stop moving suddenly and stay completely still and quietH.The university committee has taken a decision to freeze the student grants.

a) AE; BF; CG; DH c)AF; BE; CG: DH

b) AE; BF; CH; DG d) AF; BE; CH; DG

24. JAR

A.A round glass container with a wide lid, used for storing food such as jam and honey. E.The modern painting somehow jarred with the ethnic dcor of the room.

B.Strike or cause to strike with vibration. F.The train stopped suddenly causing me to fall and jar my knees.

C.To make someone feel slightly annoyed or uncomfortableG.Her constant nagging had begun to jar on my nerves.

D.To be different in style or appearance from something else and therefore look strangeH.This jar of pickles is half empty.

a) AE; BG; CF; DH c)AH; BF; CG; DE

b) AE; BF; CG; DH d) AH; BF: CE: DG

25. FRESH

A.New or recently made, added, etc, to replace something or add to itE.Somehow she manages to be fresh and lively even at the end of the day.

B.Looking, feeling or tasting pleasantly clean or cool.F.Dont you get fresh with me, I wont tolerate it.

C.Full of energy because you are not tiredG.There has been no fresh news of fighting since last week.

D.To behave or speak rudely or without respect for someone H.This brand of peppermint has a fresh, clean taste.

a) AG; BH; CE; DF c) AH; BG; CE; DF

b) AG; BE; CH; DF d) AH; BE; CG; DF

26. GUARD

A.someone whose job is to guard a place, person or object in order to protect them from attack or thieves E.The theft took place when the guard was out off duty.

B.something that is fitted to a machine or worn on a part of your body to protect you against damage or injuryF.Her reply was guarded and hesitant.

C.to protect a person, place or valuable object by staying near and watching themG.The ball hit the players mouth guard which saved him from serious injury.

D.a remark that does not give away much of your thoughts or feelingsH.He promised to guard the entrance to the building with his life.

a) AH; BF; CE; DG c) AH; BG; CE; DF

b) AH; BG; CF; DE d) AE; BG; CH; DF

27. RING

A.A piece of jwellery that you wear on your finger E.I told her to slice the onions into rings.

B.An object in the shape of a circleF.I told you to ring the bell at half past twelve, didnt I ?

C.A group of people who illegally control a business or criminal activityG.He gave her a solitaire diamond ring in engagement.

D.To make a bell make a soundH.Police suspect that a drug ring may be operating in this area of the city.

a) AG; BE; CF; DH c) AG; BH; CE; DF

b) AG; BE; CH; DF d) AG; BF; CE; DH

28. GRAZE

A.a wound caused by rubbing that slightly breaks the surface of your skin E.Oblivious of the deafening noises all around the cattle continued to graze.

B.to lat animals eat grass that is growingF.The bullet grazed his shoulder and hit the door.

C.to eat small amounts of food all through the day instead of having regular meals. G.My son is couch potato and grazes while he watches the TV programmes.

D.to touch something lightly while passing itH.That is a bad graze; does is hurt a lot?

a) AH; BE; CG; DF c) AF; BG; CE; DH

b) AF; BE; CG; DH d) AF; BE; CH; DG

29. NURSE

A.Some one who is trained to look after people who are ill or injured E.He sat there dumbfounded, nursing his glass of whisky

B.To look after someone who is ill or injuredF.The nurse came and enquired after his health

C.To secretly have a feeling or idea in ones mind for a long time. G.For years, she had nursed a grudge against her former boyfriend

D.To hold something carefully in your hands or arms close to your body accident. H.She nursed him back to health from the debilitating injuries that he suffered in the

a) AH; BF; CE; DG c) AF; BH; CG; DE

b) AH; BF: CG; DE d) AF; BH; CE; DG

30. HARSH

A.Difficult to live in and very uncomfortable, cold etc.E.This washing powder is too harsh to be used in washing woolens.

B.Unpleasant and too loud or bright.F.During the war the civilians had to endure harsh living conditions.

C.Criticizing, punishing or treating people in a very cruel or strict way. G.The sun was too harsh after the cool comfort of the air-conditioned room.

D.Too strong and likely to damage the thing you are cleaningH.His tone and manner wore not only brusque but harsh as well.

a) AG; BF; CH; DE c) AG; BF; CE; DH

b) AF; BG; CH; DE d) AF; BG; CE; DH

31. FIX

A.To repair something that is broken or not working properly.E.Would you try and fix the brakes of my bike please?

B.To decide on a limit for something, especially prices, costs, etc. so that they do not change F.Ill fix him for coming home well past midnight.

C.To arrange an election, game etc. dishonestly so that you get the result you want G.The match must have been fixed; every body said so.

D.To punish some one for something they have doneH.Prices in this shop are fixed; you cannot bargain.

a) AE; BF; CG; DH c) AE; BH; CF; DG

b) AE; BG; CH; DF d) AE; BH; CG; DF

32. GRATE

A.the metal bars and frame that hold the wood, coal, etc in a fire placeE.His constant nagging has begun to grate on me.

B.to rub cheese, fruit, etc against a rough or sharp surface in order to break them into small pieces F.Put the logs in the grate, will you?

C.to have an annoying effect on someones nervesG.I made this dessert with grated carrot, milk and sugar.

D.to make an unpleasant sound.H.The sound of the saw grating against the wood was quite distinct.

a) AH; BF; CE; DG c) AF; BG; CE; DH

b) AH; BG; CF; DE d) AH; BG; CE; DF

33. HANDLE

A.to deal with a difficult situation or problemE.It is difficult to get a handle on his moods, whims and fancies.

B.to control the movement of a vehicle, tool etc.F.He couldnt handle the pressures of his twelve hours job.

C.the part of a door, drawer, window etc that you use for opening itG.I bought a knife with a silver handle at the sale.

D.to start to understand a person, situation etcH.He handles the huge truck with great care and skill.

a) AE; BG; CF; DH c) AE; BH; CG; DF

b) AF; BH; CG; DE d) AE; BH; CF; DG

34. CRUSH

A.to press something so hard that it breaks or is damaged E.Ive always had a crush on my English tutor.

B.an uncontrollable feeling of love for someone especially that a younger person has for a someone olderF.I prefer orange crush to ginger ale.

C.a drink made by squeezing the juice out of a fruit G.The uprising was crushed within no time at all.

D.to use severe methods to stop people from fighting you as opposing youH.Ten people were crushed to death in the rush to escape.

a) AH; BE; CF; DG c) AF; BE; CH; DG

b) AH; BE; CG; DF d) AF; BG; CE; DH

35. QUICK

A.continuing or existing for only a short time E.She has the habit of biting her nails to the quick

B.moving or happening fastF.A series of quick interviews and my life changed completely.

C.ability able to learn and understand things fastG.Ill grab a quick lunch and be back in twenty minutes.

D.the sensitive flesh under your fingernails and toenailsH.She is a quick learner; shell go places.

a) AF; BG; CE; DH c) AG; BF; CH; DE

b) AG; BF; CE; DH d) AF; BG; CH; DE

36. FUNNY

A.making you laugh E.He always told us funny bed-time stories.

B.unusual and difficult to explain F.I felt funny after drinking Pepsi laced with rum.

C.seeming to be illegal or dishonestG.Check the accounts carefully Im sure theres some funny business going on.

D.feeling slightly illH.I have a funny feeling that things are not quite what they seem to be.

a) AE; BF; CG; DH c) AE; BH; CF; DG

b) AE; BG; CH; DF d) AE; BH; CG; DF

37. PIT

A.a hole in the ground, especially one made by digging.E.Our team was pitted against professional players.

B.a mine , especially a coal mineF.They have decided not to take it on rent; the place is an absolute pit!

C.a house or room that is dirty, untidy or in bad conditionG.He went down into the pit and waited for further instructions from his boss.

D.to test your strength, ability, power etc against someone elseH.They dug a pit in their backyard and buried their dad dog.

a) AH; BG; CF; DE c) AG; BH; CE; DF

b) AG; BH; CF; DE d) AH; BF; CE; DG

38. CULTURE

A.the ideas, beliefs and customs that are shared and accepted by people in a society E.The string of pearls I bought did not cost much as they were cultured

B.the attitudes and beliefs about something that are shared by a particular group of people or in a particular organization F.He is in the business of fruit culture.

C.the practice of growing cropsG.Our culture teaches us to look after our aged parents.

D.that has been grown artificially H.You must try to fit into the organizations culture.

a) AH; BE; CF; DG c) AH; BG; CF; DE

b) AH; BF; CE; DG d) AG; BH; CF; DE

39. QUIET

A.Not making much noiseE.I like the peace and quiet of the country side.

B.A peaceful place where there is not much activity and there are not many peopleF.Youre very quiet today; is something bothering you?

C.Not saying much or not saying anything of workG.The winter months are quiet for my field

D.Not busy in businessH.Please be quiet because the baby has just been rocked to sleep

a) AH; BE; CF; DG c) AF; BE; CH; DG

b) AE; BH; CF; DG d) AF; BG; CE; DH

40. CRY

A.make a loud or shrill sound especially to express pain, grief etc or to appeal for helpE.Being a junior clerk is a far cry from being one of the Directors.

B.shed tears, weepF.The members raised a cry to protest against the governments decision.

C.say or exclaim loudly or excitedlyG.A number of children cried in the nursery as it was their first day in school.

D.very different from, a long way fromH.When the train derailed, the injured passengers cried but there was no one around.

a) AE; BG; CF; DH c) AF; BG; CE; DH

b) AH; BG; CF; DE d) AH; BF; CG; DE

41. SPACE

A.the freedom to do what you want to do, especially in a relationship with someone elseE.I am trying to make space for our trekking gear

B.within a particular period of timeF.They built a small house with plenty of space all around.

C.the amount of an area, room container, etc that is empty or available to be usedG.She split up with her husband because she needed more space.

D.land or an area of land that has not built onH.They had four children in the space of six years.

a) AG; BH; CE; DF c) AH; BG; CE; DF

b) AG; BH; CF; DE d) AH; BG; CF; DE

42. DRAW

A.pull a thing up, over or acrossE.My mothers prolonged illness forced me to draw the last penny from my account.

B.attract, bring to oneself or to somethingF.The nurse drew the curtain to ensure privacy for the patient.

C.obtain or take from a sourceG.If children were as eager to study as to draw pictures, parents would be happier lot.

D.produce (a picture) by tracing linesH.The show drew a huge crowd, throwing all arrangements haywire.

a) AF; BH; CE; DG c) AF; BG; CH; DE

b) AG; BF; CE; DH d) AE; BF; CH; DG

43. SPLIT

A.to divide into two or more groups, because one group strongly disagrees with the otherE.Profits will be split among the four of us.

B.to break or tear along a straight lineF.He split with his girlfriend of five years.

C.to end a marriage or a relationshipG.The political party split over a difference in opinion.

D.to divide something into separate parts so that two or more people, each get a partH.The seam of his trousers split as he sat down.

a) AE; BF; CH; DG c) AG; BH; CF; DE

b) AE; BH; CF; DG d) AG; BH; CE; DF

44. SOUND

A.Of good qualityE.His judgement is not always sound in matters of finance

B.Physically or mentally healthyF.We stopped studying as the bell sounded for dinner.

C.To make a noiseG.She contested the will, saying her father was not of sound mind when it was drawn up.

D.How something seems to you when you hear or read about them H.It sounds like fun; it should be really exciting.

a) AG; BE; CH; DF c) AG; BE; CF; DH

b) AE; BG; CH; DF d) AE; BG; CF; DH

45. STONE

A.A small piece of rock of any shape found on the groundE.How many stones does he weight?

B.To throw stones at someone or somethingF.Look at that stone, it must have cost a kings ransom.

C.A jewelG.The petty thief was stoned to death by the irate people

D.A measurement of weight that is equal to 6.35 kgH.Round, flat stones look very attractive when arranged around a bonsai tree.

a) AG; BH; CE; DF c) AH; BG; CE; DF

b) AG; BH; CF; DE d) AH; BG; CF; DE

46. BOW

A.A knot made with a loop or loopsE.They bowed their heads in prayer.

B.A piece of wood curved by a tight string used for shooting arrowsF.She had a bow of pink ribbon in her hair.

C.Bend the head or body as a sign of respectG.He had to bow to the circumstances and leave his studies.

D.Submit to H.The hunter used a bow and arrow to kill the animal.

a) AF; BE; CH; DG c) AH; BF; CE; DG

b) AF; BH; CG; DE d) AF; BH; CE; DG

47. DROP

A.A very small amount of liquid that falls in a round shapeE.Packets of bread were dropped in the flood hit areas of coastal Orissa.

B.A small amount of somethingF.She does not have a drop of sense in her pretty head.

C.The act of dropping or leaving something, such as food or medical suppliesG.She dropped into a chair with a groan.

D.To lower yourself or your body suddenly.H.Big tear drops rolled down her cheeks.

a) AH; BG; CF; DE c) AH; BF; CG; DE

b) AH; BE; CF; DG d) AH; BF; CE; DG

48. SPACE

A.The amount of an area, room, container etc. that is empty or available to be usedE.She split up with her fiance because she needed more space.

B.The area outside the earths air where the stars and planets areF.Our cousin had four children in the space of five years.

C.Within a particular period of timeG.He claims that he has seen creatures from outer space.

D.The freedom to do what you want or do things on your own, especially in a relationship with someone elseH.Why dont you make space for at least another table and chair?

a) AH; BG; CE; DF c) AH; BF; CG; DE

b) AH; BG; CF; DE d) AH; BE; CF; DG

49. DOUBLE

A.To become twice as much or as many, or to make something twice as bigE.She is mothers double.

B.A game played between two pairs of players F.Unemployment in the country has more than doubled this year.

C.Someone who looks very much like someone elseG. I would like to have scotch on the rocks; please make it double.

D.Something that is twice the size, quantity, value or strength of something else.H.Did you watch the mens doubles yesterday?

a) AF; BH; CG; DE c) AG; BH; CE; DF

b) AF; BH; CE; DG d) AG; BH; CF; DE

50. MOUNT

A.To increase gradually, especially in a way that makes a situation worseE.For days after the terrorist attack, the death toll as a result of bullet wounds, continued to mount.

B.To get on a horse, bicycle, etc.F.They mounted a flight of granite steps and found themselves in the middle of a huge circular bedroom.

C.To go up something such as a set of stairsG.I told you to get the portrait mount.

D.To fix a picture or photograph to a larger piece of stiff paper so that it looks more attractive.H.Without a word, he mounted and rode off.

a) AE; BH; CG; DF c) AH; BE; CF; DG

b) AE; BH; CF; DG d) AH; BE: CG; DF

51. TOAST

A.Slice of bread that has been made brown by heatingE.He sat toasting his feet at the bonfire.

B.To warm thoroughlyF.I would like to propose a toast to his new project

C.A person, idea, etc. in honour of which others raise their drinksG.The lightly toasted buns were savoury.

D.To make something turn brown, heating it in a toasterH.He loves cheese on toast.

a) AH; BE; CF; DG c) AE; BF; CG; DH

b) AG; BE; CF; DH d) AH; BG; CE; DF

52. RATE

A.The speed at which something happens over a period of timeE.My money is running out at an alarming rate.

B.A charge or payment fixed according to a standard scaleF.His goal was rated as the best in the history of football.

C.To think that someone or something has a particular qualityG.Did you find out the hourly rate for cleaning and washing?

D.Class or rankH.He has been rated the worlds no. 1 batsman.

a) AH; BG; CF; DE c) AE; BG; CH; DF

b) AH; BG; CE; DF d) AE; BG; CF; DH

53. DESERT

A.To leave somebody without help E.The villages have been deserted.

B.To forsakeF.Most of the soldiers deserted, as defeat looked inevitable.

C.A dry, barren, sandy region, often extremely hotG.All his friends deserted him in his hour of need.

D.To leave armed forces without permission.H.Somalia is mostly desert.

a) AF; BG; CH; DE c) AG; BE; CF; DH

b) AG; BE; CH; DF d) AE; BH; CG; DF

54. OPEN

A.To move a door, window etc so that people, things, air etc can pass through E.Open your book to page 47.

B.To unfasten or remove the lid, top or cover of a container, package, etc.F.Once she knows she can trust you, she will open up.

C.To turn the covers and pages of a book so that you can read itG.Open all the doors and windows and let some fresh air in.

D.To stop being shy and say what you really thinkH.To celebrate our win we must open a bottle of champagne.

a) AG; BE; CF; DH c) AG; BH; CF; DE

b) AG; BE; CH; DF d) AG; BH; CE; DF

55. MEND

A.To repair something and restore to a good condition E.He mended shoes to earn his bread.

B.To make better, improve or reformF.They tried to mend their differences.

C.To find solutions to a disagreementG.If you dont mend your ways, I will come down hard on you.

D.To improve in health after being illH.Meditation can help you mend after this severe heart attack

a) AF; BG; CH; DE c) AF; BG; CE; DH

b) AE; BG; CH; DF d) AE; BG; CF; DH

56. MEASURE

A.An official action that is intended to deal with a particular problemE.Examinations are not necessarily the best measure of a students abilities

B.A way of testing or judging somethingF.It is measure of her popularity that she has been invited to that party.

C.To be a sign of the importance, strength etc of somethingG.Could you measure the length and breadth of this room, please?

D.To find the size, length or amount of somethingH.Stronger measures are required to combat terrorism.

a) AH; BE; CF; DG c) AF; BE; CH; DG

b) AH; BE; CG; DF d) AF; BE; CG; DH

57. FAVOUR

A.A thing one could do to help someoneE.I called his mother to ask for a favour

B.Approval or support for somethingF.The proposal to close the bridge has found favour with the local people.

C.Unfair partiallyG.As an examiner, he never showed favour to any candidate.

D.To make easierH.The rain favoured his escape.

a) AE; BF; CG; DH c) AE; BF; CH; DG

b) AF; BG; CE; DH d) AF; BG; CE; DH

58. MILD

A.Not very strong or hot to taste E.She is mild lady who rarely raises her voice

B.Not too cold or wet and sometimes pleasantly warm.F.It is nothing but a mild headache that has been aggravated by stress at office.

C.Having a gentle nature and not prone to getting angry easilyG.Since you have an upset stomach, why dont you eat a mild curry?

D.Not serious enough to cause much suffering H.We had an exceptionally mild winter the year before last.

a) AG; Bf; CE; DH c) AG; BH; CF; DE

b) AG; BE; CF; DH d) AG; BH; CE; DF

59. LONG

A.Measuring or covering a greater length than usualE.We will keep walking as long as the weather is good.

B.To feel a strong yearningF.There is no escape from the long arms of law.

C.TillG.Sally longed to see her fianc.

D.The inescapable power or authority ofH.She was wearing this long black skirt.

a) AH; BF; CG; DE c) AH; BG; CE; DF

b) AH; BE; CG; DF d) AH; BE; CF; DG

DIRECTIONs for questions 60 to 67: in each question, the word at the top of the table is used in four different ways, numbered 1 to 4. Choose the option in which the usage of the word is INCORRECT or INAPPROPRIATE.

60. SHADOW

a) The children were having fun chasing each others shadow.

b) Though I tried hard, her work put mine in the shadow.

c) People live under the shadow of fear in a military regime.

d) I knew beyond a shadow of doubt that he was lying.

61. BILL

a) Post the bill quickly lest anyone should notice it.

b) His suffering from severe cold can be easily made out from his bill.

c) Look how sharp is the bill of that wood pecker.

d) The bill was passed by 290 votes to 85.

62. ENGAGE

a) Whatever the method you teach by, it must engage the students interest.

b) Please engage a special room for our guests.

c) You can send a few more soldiers to engage the enemy snipers.

d) One should engage the subject with methodology for best results.

63. EYE

a) Should this painting get first prize or second? It is up to your eye

b) Who does not wish to have an eye of a kite?

c) Students need not se eye to eye, with their teacher about political matters.

d) Do not underrate todays customers. They are shoppers with an eye for a bargain.

64. CONCERNED

a) We should make no compromise where safety is concerned.

b) People are concerned about excessive violence on the television.

c) They were more concerned with how the speaker was dressed than in what she was saying.

d) She has started making a concerned effort to find a job.

65. FLAG

a) Unless we flag him without food for two more days, he will not speak out the truth.

b) Despite being indefatigable, he too began to flag before the match ended.

c) can you flag all the relevant pages in this book?

d) No other flag can be hoisted here except ours.

66. FIGURES

a) He is really good at figures is every teachers remark.

b) The way a computer figures values is not comparable to a humans.

c) I cannot understand what this figures about.

d) These figures are found in our mythology and in numerous sacred texts.

67. LAND

a) You will land up in trouble in the exam if your preparation is cursory.

b) It is not a safe place to land our air craft.

c) This land is so fertile that you can start cultivating it without hesitation.

d) To be an effective speaker, on should land on sometimes rather than speak continuously.

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