English Language Practice Set IV
Directions: In this section, you will find a number of sentences, parts of which are printed in bold. You may also find only a group of words which is bold. For each bold part, four words/phrases are listed below. Choose the word/phrase nearest in meaning to the bold part
(1)It was an astute move to sell the property at that stage.
(a) Inexplicable
(b)Dishonest
(c)Unwise
(d)Shrewd
(2)The five experiments gave disparate results.
(a) Different
(b)Strange
(c)Encouraging
(d)Similar
(3)The young girl appeared self-possessed in front of TV cameras.
(a) Extrovert
(b)Introvert
(c)Confident
(d)Shy
(4)The chairman conducted the meeting with aplomb.
(a) Authority
(b)Poise
(c) Annoyance
(d) Arrogance
(5)The officer gave a lucid explanation of the company’s course of action.
(a) Clear
(b)Long
(c)Unconvincing
(d)Vague
(6)We will carry out the enquirt as expeditiously as passible.
(a) Justifiably
(b)Timely
(c)Speedily
(d)Fairly
(7)The coach followed a devious course to its destination.
(a) Winding
(b)Straight
(c)Short-cut
(d)Difficult
(8)It would be impertinent to suggest that he was generally wrong.
(a) Impartial
(b)Rude
(c)Correct
(d)Fair
(9)We have witnessed an inexorable march of progress by the organization.
(a) Sluggish
(b)Comprehensive
(c)Relentless
(d)Inexhaustible
(10)Our fates seemed intertwined.
(a) Linked
(b)Complex
(c)Destined
(d)Complicated