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ISRO Assistant Exam Mock Test - 1

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the word/phrase which is most nearly the same in meaning with the word given in capital letters.

BELIEF

  1. Assent
  2. Faith
  3. Guess
  4. Doubt
  5. .
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the words given in capital letters.

ELATED

  1. Proud
  2. Miserable
  3. Euphoric
  4. Exalted
  5. .
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the word/phrase which is most nearly the same in meaning with the word given in capital letters.

ANIMOSITY

  1. Hatred
  2. Displeasure
  3. Rapport
  4. Irritation
  5. .
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the words given in capital letters.

NURTURE

  1. Rearing
  2. Breeding
  3. Foster
  4. Neglect
  5. .
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the correct word to fill up the blanks from the alternatives.

He is ______ scientist by profession and is employed in a good firm.

  1. an
  2. a
  3. the
  4. this
  5. .
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Find out which part of the following sentence has an error. If there is no error, (d) is the answer.

The servant, together (A)/ with his mother and wife, (B)/ are going to the hospital. (C)/ No error (D).

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
  5. .
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the following question, one word is spelt in four different ways. Find the correctly spelt word.

  1. Embarrasment
  2. Embarassment
  3. Embarrassment
  4. Embarrassement
  5. .
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the correct word to fill up the blanks from the alternatives.

The sentimental speech by the orphan was quite _________ as everyone donated generously.

  1. grand
  2. significant
  3. eloquent
  4. frigid
  5. .
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the correct word to fill up the blanks from the alternatives.

Their Christmas ________ is useless since a snow-storm is rapidly __________ their area.

  1. planning/eluding
  2. outlining/approaching
  3. planning/approaching
  4. scheme/receding
  5. .
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the correct word to fill up the blanks from the alternatives.

Diarrhea can be controlled ______ keeping proper sanitation.

  1. by
  2. at
  3. in
  4. on
  5. .
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the correct word to fill up the blanks from the alternatives.

The prisoner ran __________ the police and escaped into the thick forest.

  1. apart from
  2. away from
  3. aside from
  4. ahead of
  5. .
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the correct word to fill up the blanks from the alternatives.

The magazine was sued by the actor for ___________ after it published an article about his reported affairs with an actress.

  1. backbiting
  2. defamation
  3. flattery
  4. exaltation
  5. .
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the correct word to fill up the blanks from the alternatives.

Good marketing strategy ______________ brought great dividends for the company.

  1. in the interim
  2. in the long run
  3. in the light of
  4. in the loop
  5. .
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the correct word to fill up the blanks from the alternatives.

I __________ when I saw the lightning in the sky.

  1. will have painted
  2. will be painting
  3. was painting
  4. had been painting
  5. .
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Fill up the spaces with proper prepositions from the given alternatives.

He attended the convention _________ behalf of his party.

  1. on
  2. at
  3. of
  4. for
Question 16 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: In the following sentence, one of the words is given in CAPITAL letters. It conveys most nearly the opposite meaning as the word in CAPITAL letters in the sentence. Identify the one word which you find as being MOST NEARLY THE OPPOSITE IN MEANING.

The point of having laws is not to aid and ABET criminals it is to protect the innocent from abuse.

  1. dissuade
  2. condone
  3. mitigate
  4. sustain
  5. .
Question 17 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: In the following sentence, one of the words is given in CAPITAL letters. It conveys most nearly the opposite meaning as the word in CAPITAL letters in the sentence. Identify the one word which you find as being MOST NEARLY THE OPPOSITE IN MEANING.

The President was CYNICAL of his adviser’s motive for wanting to declare war.

  1. sarcastic
  2. confident
  3. mocking
  4. pessimistic
  5. .
Question 18 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: In the following sentence, one of the word conveys almost the same meaning as the word in CAPITAL letters. Mark that word which you find as being most nearly the same meaning.

The authorities plan to EXTRADITE this criminal to Bangladesh where he is wanted in a criminal case.

  1. surrender
  2. abandon
  3. deport
  4. displace
  5. .
Question 19 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: In the following question, select the answer that closely fits the definition of the given sentence.

A person who hates mankind.

  1. Misogynist
  2. Misogamist
  3. Misanthropist
  4. Mesomorph
  5. .
Question 20 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Fill up the spaces with proper prepositions from the given alternatives.

The lifeboat made straight __________ the sinking ship.

  1. of
  2. for
  3. at
  4. in
Question 21 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: In the following question, select the answer that closely fits the definition of the given sentence.

A loss of damage that cannot be compensated

  1. Irrevocable
  2. Irrecoverable
  3. Irrepairable
  4. Irrelevant
  5. .
Question 22 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

One of the four sentences given below is grammatically correct. Identify it.

  1. Rahul, accompanied by his parents, were at the movie.
  2. He will be working in his office when a call came from his mother.
  3. He have been examining patients at his home when he started his own hospital.
  4. She will have gone when you arrive tomorrow.
  5. .
Question 23 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Change the following sentence from Active to Passive voice.

Somebody has stolen my book.

  1. My book is stolen.
  2. My book has been stolen.
  3. My book is being stolen.
  4. My book will have been stolen.
  5. .
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