Antonyms

What is the meaning of Receipt?

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the given questions.

The two men looked into each other’s eyes- the widower speechless with astonishment, the jeweler scenting a thief. The latter broke the silence.
“Will you leave this necklace here for twenty-four hours? I will give you a receipt''.
“Certainly,” answered Mr. Lantin, hastily. Then putting the ticket in his pocket, he left the store.
 He wandered aimlessly through the streets, his mind in a sate of dreadful confusion. He tried to reason, to understand. He could not afford to purchase such a costly ornament, certainly not. But, then, it must have been a present, a present, a present from whom? Why was it given her?
 He stopped and remained standing in the middle of the street. A horrible doubt entered his mind – she? Then all the other gems must have been presents, too. The earth seemed to tremble beneath him; the tree before him was falling. Throwing up his arms, he too, fell to the ground unconscious. He recovered his senses in a pharmacy into which the passers-by had taken him, and later, was taken home. When he arrived, he shut himself up in his room and wept until nightfall. Finally, overcome with fatigue, he threw himself on the bed, where he passed an uneasy, restless night.
The following morning he arose and prepared to go to the office. It was hard to work after such a shock. He sent a letter to his employer requesting to be excused. Then he remembered that he had to return to the jeweler’s. He did not like the idea; but he could not leave the necklace with that man. So, he dressed and went out.
It was a lovely day; a clear blue sky smiled on the busy city below, and men of leisure were strolling about with their hands in their pockets.
Observing them, MLantin said to himself: “The rich, indeed, are happy. With money, it is possible to forget even the deepest sorrow. One can go where one pleases, and in travel find that distraction which is the surest cure for grief. Oh, if I was only rich”
He began to feel hungry, but his pocket was empty. He again remembered the necklace. Eighteen thousand francs. Eighteen thousand francs. What a sum.
He soon arrived in the Rue de la Paix, opposite the jeweler’s. Eighteen Thousand francs. Twenty times, he resolved to go in, but shame kept him back. He was hungry, however, - very hungry, and had not one cent in his pocket. He decided quickly and ran across the street in order to not have time for reflection, and entered the store.
The proprietor immediately came forward, and politely offered him a chair; the clerks glanced at him knowingly.
 “I have made inquires, M.Lantin,” said the jeweler, “and if you are still resolved to dispose of the gems, I am ready to pay you the price I offered.”
 “Certainly, sir,” stammered Mr. Lantin.

What is the meaning of nightfall?

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the given questions.

The two men looked into each other’s eyes- the widower speechless with astonishment, the jeweler scenting a thief. The latter broke the silence.
“Will you leave this necklace here for twenty-four hours? I will give you a receipt''.
“Certainly,” answered Mr. Lantin, hastily. Then putting the ticket in his pocket, he left the store.
 He wandered aimlessly through the streets, his mind in a sate of dreadful confusion. He tried to reason, to understand. He could not afford to purchase such a costly ornament, certainly not. But, then, it must have been a present, a present, a present from whom? Why was it given her?
 He stopped and remained standing in the middle of the street. A horrible doubt entered his mind – she? Then all the other gems must have been presents, too. The earth seemed to tremble beneath him; the tree before him was falling. Throwing up his arms, he too, fell to the ground unconscious. He recovered his senses in a pharmacy into which the passers-by had taken him, and later, was taken home. When he arrived, he shut himself up in his room and wept until nightfall. Finally, overcome with fatigue, he threw himself on the bed, where he passed an uneasy, restless night.
The following morning he arose and prepared to go to the office. It was hard to work after such a shock. He sent a letter to his employer requesting to be excused. Then he remembered that he had to return to the jeweler’s. He did not like the idea; but he could not leave the necklace with that man. So, he dressed and went out.
It was a lovely day; a clear blue sky smiled on the busy city below, and men of leisure were strolling about with their hands in their pockets.
Observing them, MLantin said to himself: “The rich, indeed, are happy. With money, it is possible to forget even the deepest sorrow. One can go where one pleases, and in travel find that distraction which is the surest cure for grief. Oh, if I was only rich”
He began to feel hungry, but his pocket was empty. He again remembered the necklace. Eighteen thousand francs. Eighteen thousand francs. What a sum.
He soon arrived in the Rue de la Paix, opposite the jeweler’s. Eighteen Thousand francs. Twenty times, he resolved to go in, but shame kept him back. He was hungry, however, - very hungry, and had not one cent in his pocket. He decided quickly and ran across the street in order to not have time for reflection, and entered the store.
The proprietor immediately came forward, and politely offered him a chair; the clerks glanced at him knowingly.
 “I have made inquires, M.Lantin,” said the jeweler, “and if you are still resolved to dispose of the gems, I am ready to pay you the price I offered.”
 “Certainly, sir,” stammered Mr. Lantin.

What is the meaning of politely?

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the given questions.

The two men looked into each other’s eyes- the widower speechless with astonishment, the jeweler scenting a thief. The latter broke the silence.
“Will you leave this necklace here for twenty-four hours? I will give you a receipt''.
“Certainly,” answered Mr. Lantin, hastily. Then putting the ticket in his pocket, he left the store.
 He wandered aimlessly through the streets, his mind in a sate of dreadful confusion. He tried to reason, to understand. He could not afford to purchase such a costly ornament, certainly not. But, then, it must have been a present, a present, a present from whom? Why was it given her?
 He stopped and remained standing in the middle of the street. A horrible doubt entered his mind – she? Then all the other gems must have been presents, too. The earth seemed to tremble beneath him; the tree before him was falling. Throwing up his arms, he too, fell to the ground unconscious. He recovered his senses in a pharmacy into which the passers-by had taken him, and later, was taken home. When he arrived, he shut himself up in his room and wept until nightfall. Finally, overcome with fatigue, he threw himself on the bed, where he passed an uneasy, restless night.
The following morning he arose and prepared to go to the office. It was hard to work after such a shock. He sent a letter to his employer requesting to be excused. Then he remembered that he had to return to the jeweler’s. He did not like the idea; but he could not leave the necklace with that man. So, he dressed and went out.
It was a lovely day; a clear blue sky smiled on the busy city below, and men of leisure were strolling about with their hands in their pockets.
Observing them, MLantin said to himself: “The rich, indeed, are happy. With money, it is possible to forget even the deepest sorrow. One can go where one pleases, and in travel find that distraction which is the surest cure for grief. Oh, if I was only rich”
He began to feel hungry, but his pocket was empty. He again remembered the necklace. Eighteen thousand francs. Eighteen thousand francs. What a sum.
He soon arrived in the Rue de la Paix, opposite the jeweler’s. Eighteen Thousand francs. Twenty times, he resolved to go in, but shame kept him back. He was hungry, however, - very hungry, and had not one cent in his pocket. He decided quickly and ran across the street in order to not have time for reflection, and entered the store.
The proprietor immediately came forward, and politely offered him a chair; the clerks glanced at him knowingly.
 “I have made inquires, M.Lantin,” said the jeweler, “and if you are still resolved to dispose of the gems, I am ready to pay you the price I offered.”
 “Certainly, sir,” stammered Mr. Lantin.

What is the meaning of the word "following" as used in the passage?

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the given questions.

The two men looked into each other’s eyes- the widower speechless with astonishment, the jeweler scenting a thief. The latter broke the silence.
“Will you leave this necklace here for twenty-four hours? I will give you a receipt''.
“Certainly,” answered Mr. Lantin, hastily. Then putting the ticket in his pocket, he left the store.
 He wandered aimlessly through the streets, his mind in a sate of dreadful confusion. He tried to reason, to understand. He could not afford to purchase such a costly ornament, certainly not. But, then, it must have been a present, a present, a present from whom? Why was it given her?
 He stopped and remained standing in the middle of the street. A horrible doubt entered his mind – she? Then all the other gems must have been presents, too. The earth seemed to tremble beneath him; the tree before him was falling. Throwing up his arms, he too, fell to the ground unconscious. He recovered his senses in a pharmacy into which the passers-by had taken him, and later, was taken home. When he arrived, he shut himself up in his room and wept until nightfall. Finally, overcome with fatigue, he threw himself on the bed, where he passed an uneasy, restless night.
The following morning he arose and prepared to go to the office. It was hard to work after such a shock. He sent a letter to his employer requesting to be excused. Then he remembered that he had to return to the jeweler’s. He did not like the idea; but he could not leave the necklace with that man. So, he dressed and went out.
It was a lovely day; a clear blue sky smiled on the busy city below, and men of leisure were strolling about with their hands in their pockets.
Observing them, MLantin said to himself: “The rich, indeed, are happy. With money, it is possible to forget even the deepest sorrow. One can go where one pleases, and in travel find that distraction which is the surest cure for grief. Oh, if I was only rich”
He began to feel hungry, but his pocket was empty. He again remembered the necklace. Eighteen thousand francs. Eighteen thousand francs. What a sum.
He soon arrived in the Rue de la Paix, opposite the jeweler’s. Eighteen Thousand francs. Twenty times, he resolved to go in, but shame kept him back. He was hungry, however, - very hungry, and had not one cent in his pocket. He decided quickly and ran across the street in order to not have time for reflection, and entered the store.
The proprietor immediately came forward, and politely offered him a chair; the clerks glanced at him knowingly.
 “I have made inquires, M.Lantin,” said the jeweler, “and if you are still resolved to dispose of the gems, I am ready to pay you the price I offered.”
 “Certainly, sir,” stammered Mr. Lantin.

What is the meaning of dispose?

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the given questions.

The two men looked into each other’s eyes- the widower speechless with astonishment, the jeweler scenting a thief. The latter broke the silence.
“Will you leave this necklace here for twenty-four hours? I will give you a receipt''.
“Certainly,” answered Mr. Lantin, hastily. Then putting the ticket in his pocket, he left the store.
 He wandered aimlessly through the streets, his mind in a sate of dreadful confusion. He tried to reason, to understand. He could not afford to purchase such a costly ornament, certainly not. But, then, it must have been a present, a present, a present from whom? Why was it given her?
 He stopped and remained standing in the middle of the street. A horrible doubt entered his mind – she? Then all the other gems must have been presents, too. The earth seemed to tremble beneath him; the tree before him was falling. Throwing up his arms, he too, fell to the ground unconscious. He recovered his senses in a pharmacy into which the passers-by had taken him, and later, was taken home. When he arrived, he shut himself up in his room and wept until nightfall. Finally, overcome with fatigue, he threw himself on the bed, where he passed an uneasy, restless night.
The following morning he arose and prepared to go to the office. It was hard to work after such a shock. He sent a letter to his employer requesting to be excused. Then he remembered that he had to return to the jeweler’s. He did not like the idea; but he could not leave the necklace with that man. So, he dressed and went out.
It was a lovely day; a clear blue sky smiled on the busy city below, and men of leisure were strolling about with their hands in their pockets.
Observing them, MLantin said to himself: “The rich, indeed, are happy. With money, it is possible to forget even the deepest sorrow. One can go where one pleases, and in travel find that distraction which is the surest cure for grief. Oh, if I was only rich”
He began to feel hungry, but his pocket was empty. He again remembered the necklace. Eighteen thousand francs. Eighteen thousand francs. What a sum.
He soon arrived in the Rue de la Paix, opposite the jeweler’s. Eighteen Thousand francs. Twenty times, he resolved to go in, but shame kept him back. He was hungry, however, - very hungry, and had not one cent in his pocket. He decided quickly and ran across the street in order to not have time for reflection, and entered the store.
The proprietor immediately came forward, and politely offered him a chair; the clerks glanced at him knowingly.
 “I have made inquires, M.Lantin,” said the jeweler, “and if you are still resolved to dispose of the gems, I am ready to pay you the price I offered.”
 “Certainly, sir,” stammered Mr. Lantin.

Which of the following is the opposite in meaning to ‘fallen’ as used in the passage?

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and select the most suitable option according to the corresponding number in the passage.

Which of the following is the opposite in meaning to 'significant' as used in the passage?

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and select the most suitable option according to the corresponding number in the passage.

The author’s attitude is

Directions: Answer the given question based on the following passage:

Motivation is one of the most important variables in learning. A high degree of motivation engenders an active and aggressive attitude with regard to educational goals. Every child comes to school with interests and motives. The teacher’s problem is to discover, direct and capitalize upon these motives and interests for educational purposes. Knowledge is not self-motivating. Facts become interesting and desirable when they represent a means of obtaining goals which the learner wishes to attain.
Most of the educationally significant sources of drive are social in origin. The socially derived tendencies are listed as the affiliative- and prestige-oriented motives. This is an artificial but useful classification of motives.
The affiliation-oriented motives include gregariousness, social response, affection, and love as subgroups. These motives range all the way from a desire to be with other people as contrasted with being alone, at one extreme, to parent-child and husband-wife love, at the other. Although the affiliative motives are seldom manipulated purposely for motivational reason, they are involved in most classroom learning situations. Where classroom learning is such that working towards desirable education goals carries with it increased social response and closer affectional relationships within the group, the affiliative tendencies will facilitate learning. Conversely, when the students have attitudes of distrust, hostility, and antagonism towards the teacher, defiance of the teacher and opposition to him may be a means of gaining acceptance within a peer group.
Physical rewards and punishments may symbolize the bestowal or withdrawal of affection. Similarly, commendation and praise, on the one hand, and scolding and reproof, on the other, not only involve the prestige-oriented motives but may also signify the bestowal or withdrawal of affection.
The prestige-oriented motives are often used purposely to motivate learning and are practically always involved in educational procedures. Whenever such positive factors as social recognition, commendation, and praise, or negative ones such as reproof and ridicule are used, the prestige motives are involved. Prestige may attach to any extension of the self, such as one’s relatives and friends, one’s physical possessions and social status, and even to one’s convictions and beliefs. Competitive self-enhancement is an ever-present motive in our culture.
Security-related motivation always has a future reference. It is essentially a desire for an assurance with regard to the future satisfaction of the other motives. Most of the things done to satisfy immediate motives have security implications.
Socially-related motives have their roots in the child’s culture. These various ethnic, cultural, sub-cultural, and community influences initially impinge on the child via his family. The family is the primary and most important social source of motivation in the child. The second most important social influence is the peer group. The adolescent peer group often competes with the family and school as a source of social motivation. (from Education Psychology published by Prentice Hall India)