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ISRO Assistant Exam Mock Test - 2

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the word/phrase which is opposite in meaning to the word given in capital letters.

MAVERICK

  1. Extremist
  2. Conservative
  3. Bohemian
  4. Radical
  5. .
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the word/phrase which is opposite in meaning to the word given in capital letters.

MOROSE

  1. Grouchy
  2. Sullen
  3. Cordial
  4. Cheerful
  5. .
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

To eradicate __________ from the country, the politicians as well as the bureaucrats of the country need to be _________.

  1. corruption, honest
  2. falseness, authentic
  3. doubt, superior
  4. unreality, frank
  5. .
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

The government has placed ______ white lion on their endangered list.

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

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

We should not ridicule anyone or make them feel ______________.

  1. worthless
  2. fruitless
  3. barren
  4. profitless
  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.

After the painting competition, (a)/ each of the students were (b)/ given a certificate for participation. (c)/ No error (d)

  1. (a)
  2. (b)
  3. (c)
  4. (d)
  5. .
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

The popular leader ________ on the stage when the blast occurred.

  1. was speaking
  2. has been speaking
  3. had been speaking
  4. would be speaking
  5. .
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the word/phrase which is most similar in meaning to the word given in capital letters.

VENERABLE

  1. Dignified
  2. Common
  3. Sage
  4. Respected
  5. .
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

Due to the continuous rainfall, our vacation was ________ and uninteresting.

  1. stale
  2. musty
  3. vapid
  4. fetid
  5. .
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

As the sky was ___________, we could make out the figures of different constellations.

  1. bright
  2. limpid
  3. lucid
  4. obscure
  5. .
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

The hotel did not have another room for a family, __________ a marriage party.

  1. let by
  2. let be
  3. let at
  4. let alone
  5. .
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

He was sitting ___________ the bicycle when the car hit him from behind.

  1. against
  2. astride
  3. across
  4. about
  5. .
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

  1. Predelection
  2. Predeliction
  3. Predilection
  4. Prediliction
  5. .
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

At the local circus, we saw an ADEPT ringmaster who was easily managing the lions, tigers and elephants.

  1. quick
  2. proficient
  3. clumsy
  4. slouch
  5. .
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Fill up the blank with a proper preposition from the given alternatives.

He stretched out his legs _____ the sofa.

  1. among
  2. in
  3. upon
  4. for
  5. .
Question 16 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Fill up the blank with a proper preposition from the given alternatives.

There is no good cause ______ complaint.

  1. of
  2. for
  3. in
  4. at
  5. .
Question 17 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following sentences is correct?

  1. Either the girls or the boy have gone to the market.
  2. Several shops stocks this product.
  3. Neither Riya or Anu is serious.
  4. The chocolate cake tastes delicious.
  5. .
Question 18 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Change the following sentence from active voice to passive voice.

She is singing a song.

  1. A song is being sung by her.
  2. A song is sung by her.
  3. A song has been sung by her.
  4. A song was sung by her.
  5. .
Question 19 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

The art and science of dealing with a language

  1. Literature
  2. Grammar
  3. Linguistics
  4. Philology
  5. .
Question 20 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the word/phrase which is most similar in meaning to the word given in capital letters.

SALIENT

  1. Famous
  2. Noticeable
  3. Notable
  4. Protruding
  5. .
Question 21 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

The thief was DISCREET while sneaking into the locked building.

  1. Quiet
  2. Negligent
  3. Thoughtful
  4. Skillful
  5. .
Question 22 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

Drunk driving shows a FLAGRANT disregard for the safety of others.

  1. Notorious
  2. Improper
  3. Apparent
  4. Concealed
  5. .
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