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  1. 6541AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline.

    Imminent

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    Correct option: C — Distant

    Distant - far away in space or time. Imminent - likely to happen very soon. Near - at a short distance away. Unstoppable - impossible to stop or prevent. Impending - about to happen.

  2. 6542AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline.

    Copious

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    Correct option: D — Meagre

    Meagre - lacking in quantity or quality. Copious - abundant or in large quantities. Galore - in abundance or plenty. Enough - sufficient. Unsparing - merciless; severe.

  3. 6543AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline.

    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM for 'apprehension' in the given sentence. Shradha was never in such a situation before; her excitement was understandable for her peers.

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    Correct option: B — Excitement

    Excitement - a feeling of enthusiasm or eagerness. Apprehension - feeling of unease or fear about a future event. Before - prior to or earlier than. Peers - individuals of the same age or status. Situation - the current circumstances or conditions.

  4. 6544AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline.

    Select the appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word to fill in the blank. I wanted to ask if you have an/a ________ bank account. Mine has been dormant for a year.

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    Correct option: D — active

    Active - doing things that require physical effort and energy. Dormant - temporarily inactive or inoperative. Quick - moving fast or doing something in a short time. Side - a position to the left or right of an object. Inert - lacking the ability or strength to move.

  5. 6545AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline.

    Despicable

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    Correct option: D — Admirable

    Admirable - deserving respect and approval. Despicable - deserving hatred and contempt. Offensive - causing someone to feel upset and annoyed. Rational - based on reason or logic. Deplorable - shockingly bad in quality.

  6. 6546AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline.

    Liable

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    Correct option: D — Invulnerable

    Invulnerable - impossible to harm or damage. Liable - legally responsible for compensating for the damage caused. Responsible - having an obligation to do something. Tending - regularly behaving in a particular way. Peaceful - free from disturbance.

  7. 6547AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline.

    They realised that the ghost was imperturbable.

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    Correct option: D — excitable

    Excitable - responding too readily to something new or stimulating. Imperturbable - unable to be upset or excited. Startling - very surprising, remarkable or astonishing. Contaminating - making something polluted. Exasperating - intensely irritating and frustrating.

  8. 6548AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline.

    On the flight, I was in the company of an extremely chivalrous man.

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    Correct option: B — Degraded

    Degraded - regarded with contempt or disrespect. Chivalrous - behaving in an honourable or polite way. Noble - having high moral principles. Virtuous - having or showing high moral standards. Courteous - polite, respectful, or considerate in manner.

  9. 6549AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline.

    Inept

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    Correct option: C — Skilful

    Skilful - having or showing skill. Inept - having or showing no skill. Adorable - inspiring great affection or delight. Elegant - graceful and stylish in appearance or manner.

  10. 6550AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline.

    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in brackets to fill in the blank. The smell of _________(formerly) brewed coffee wafted through the air, beckoning him to start his day.

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    Correct option: D — subsequently

    Subsequently - at a later time. Formerly - at an earlier time. Hitherto - until the point of time under discussion. Quickly - at a fast speed. Preserved - maintained in its original state.

English Language practice — common questions

Page 655 of this set has 10 questions on it.

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Where do these English Language MCQs come from?
They are taken from official past papers of Indian government recruitment exams such as RRB NTPC, RRB Group D and RRB JE, and each question keeps a reference to the exam it appeared in.
Are the questions available in Hindi?
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