SSC Stenographer Grade C and DPaper 4, booklet 2879497

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प्रश्न पुस्तिका
Booklet No.
2879497
Series
B

SSC Stenographer Grade C and D Paper 4

Questions
200
Maximum marks
200
Minutes allowed
120

Roll No. assigned when you start

Instructions निर्देश

  1. This booklet has 200 questions in 3 parts: A. General Intelligence & Reasoning (50), B. General Awareness (50), C. English Language and Comprehension (100).
  2. Each part has its own clock. When it runs out, that part closes and the next opens.
  3. Each question has 4 options and one right answer. A right answer earns 1 mark. A wrong answer costs 0.25. A question left blank scores nothing.
  4. Fill one bubble per question on the answer sheet. Unlike a real sheet, you can clear it and change your mind.

Scripting is off, so this page is a printed paper: answer on paper, then open each question’s working.

Part AGeneral Intelligence & Reasoning

50 questions, 1 mark each, 0.25 off for a wrong answer

  1. If ‘+’ means ‘÷’, ‘−’ means ‘×’, ‘×’ means ‘+’, ‘÷’ means ‘−’, what is the value of 42 − 6 + 3 ÷ 17 × 8?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Replace the signs: 42 × 6 ÷ 3 − 17 + 8. Division and multiplication first, then addition and subtraction: 75.

  2. If ‘+’ means ‘×’, ‘−’ means ‘÷’, ‘×’ means ‘−’, ‘÷’ means ‘+’, what is the value of 48 × 2 + 10 ÷ 12 − 6?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Replace the signs: 48 − 2 × 10 + 12 ÷ 6. Division and multiplication first, then addition and subtraction: 30.

  3. Deepak walks 3 km towards the north. He turns right and walks 9 km. He turns right and walks 15 km. How far is he from the starting point in a straight line?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Taking east and north as positive: he ends 9 km east and 12 km south of the start. Straight-line distance = √(9² + 12²) = 15 km.

  4. Rohit walks 6 km towards the east. He turns right and walks 10 km. He turns left and walks 10 km. He turns right and walks 9 km. He turns right and walks 3 km. In which direction is he from the starting point?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Taking east and north as positive: he ends 13 km east and 19 km south of the start, which is to the South-east.

  5. In the English alphabet, which letter is 3rd to the right of the 10th letter from the left?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    The 10th letter from the left is J (position 10). 3 places to the right: position 13, which is M.

  6. 8 : 63 :: 10 : ?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    63 = 8² − 1, the rule n² − 1. For 10: 10² − 1 = 99.

  7. Today is Sunday. What day of the week will it be 55 days from today?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    55 ÷ 7 leaves 6. 6 days on from Sunday is Saturday.

  8. 7 : 56 :: 5 : ?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    56 = 7 × 8, the rule n(n + 1). For 5: 5 × 6 = 30.

  9. In a certain code, BREAD is written as FCGTD. How is LADDER written in that code?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    From BREAD → FCGTD: the word is written backwards and each letter moves 2 forward. Applied to LADDER: TGFFCN.

  10. Which pair comes next? FV, GT, HR, IP, ?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    The first letters move forward 1 (F, G, H, I); the second move back 2 (V, T, R, P). Next: JN.

  11. Directions for questions 11 to 11

    Six friends, Arun, Bina, Chetan, Divya, Esha and Farhan, sit in a row facing north. Chetan sits somewhere to the right of Esha. Arun sits second to the right of Divya. Exactly one person sits between Farhan and Esha. Chetan does not sit next to Arun. Bina and Farhan sit next to each other.
  12. What is Divya’s position from the left end?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Only one order fits every clue, from the left: Divya, Esha, Arun, Farhan, Bina, Chetan. 1st.

  13. At what time between 10 and 11 o’clock are the hands of a clock together?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    The minute hand gains 11/2° a minute and must gain 300°. Time = 300 ÷ 5.5 = 60 × 10/11 = 546⁄11 minutes past 10.

  14. 8 : 65 :: 11 : ?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    65 = 8² + 1, the rule n² + 1. For 11: 11² + 1 = 122.

  15. Pointing to a man in a photograph, Rekha said, ‘His mother is the only daughter of my mother.’ How is the man related to Rekha?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    The only daughter of my mother is me, so I am the mother. So the man is Rekha’s son.

  16. At what time between 1 and 2 o’clock are the hands of a clock together?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    The minute hand gains 11/2° a minute and must gain 30°. Time = 30 ÷ 5.5 = 60 × 1/11 = 55⁄11 minutes past 1.

  17. Statements:
    (1) Some cups are not chairs.
    (2) All kites are cups.

    Conclusions:
    (I) Some kites are cups.
    (II) All cups are chairs.

    Take the statements to be true, however odd they sound. Which conclusion follows?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Conclusion I holds in every diagram the statements allow. Conclusion II need not hold: some cups may lie outside chairs. So: Only conclusion I follows.

  18. In a certain code, STONE is written as QRMLC. How is MONEY written in that code?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    From STONE → QRMLC: each letter moves 2 places back. Applied to MONEY: KMLCW.

  19. ABC : CDE :: STU : ?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Each letter of ABC moves 2 forward to give CDE. Doing the same to STU gives UVW.

  20. If ‘+’ means ‘÷’, ‘−’ means ‘+’, ‘×’ means ‘−’, ‘÷’ means ‘×’, what is the value of 37 − 9 ÷ 10 + 3 × 2?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Replace the signs: 37 + 9 × 10 ÷ 3 − 2. Division and multiplication first, then addition and subtraction: 65.

  21. Which one does not belong with the others?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    55, 143, 99 are multiples of 11; 115 is not. The odd one is 115.

  22. Arun walks 3 km towards the east. He turns right and walks 9 km. He turns left and walks 4 km. In which direction is he from the starting point?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Taking east and north as positive: he ends 7 km east and 9 km south of the start, which is to the South-east.

  23. Which number replaces the question mark? 8, 13, 21, ?, 46, 63
    Answer and working

    Answer

    The rule: the differences grow by 3: 5, 8, 11, 14, 17, 20. The missing term is 32.

  24. Y is the son of Z. A is the son of Y. How is A related to Z?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Follow the links out from Z: Y is Z’s son; A is Y’s son. So A is Z’s grandson.

  25. CE : BD :: SU : ?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Each letter of CE moves 1 back to give BD. Doing the same to SU gives RT.

  26. In a certain code, COPPER is written as 146. How is BOOK written in that code?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    COPPER = 146 is twice the sum of the letters’ positions in the alphabet. For BOOK: 2 + 15 + 15 + 11 doubled = 86.

  27. Directions for questions 26 to 26

    Six friends, Arun, Bina, Chetan, Divya, Esha and Farhan, sit in a row facing north. Exactly 2 people sit between Esha and Arun. Exactly 4 people sit between Chetan and Farhan. Farhan sits immediately to the right of Esha. Divya sits second to the left of Esha.
  28. What is Divya’s position from the left end?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Only one order fits every clue, from the left: Chetan, Arun, Divya, Bina, Esha, Farhan. 3rd.

  29. In the English alphabet, which letter is 4th to the left of the 20th letter from the right?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    The 20th letter from the right is G (position 7). 4 places to the left: position 3, which is C.

  30. In a certain code, BRIDGE is written as ZPGBEC. How is CANDLE written in that code?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    From BRIDGE → ZPGBEC: each letter moves 2 places back. Applied to CANDLE: AYLBJC.

  31. What day of the week was 22 October 2022?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    1 January 2001 was a Monday. From then to 22 October 2022 is 7,964 days; 7,964 ÷ 7 leaves 5, so the day is 5 on from Monday: Saturday.

  32. Which number replaces the question mark? 37, 50, ?, 82, 101, 122
    Answer and working

    Answer

    The rule: the terms are 6², 7², 8² … plus 1. The missing term is 65.

  33. Pointing to a woman in a photograph, Priya said, ‘She is the wife of my father’s only son.’ How is the woman related to Priya?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    My father’s only son is my brother; his wife is my sister-in-law. So the woman is Priya’s sister-in-law.

  34. Statements:
    (1) No roads are buses.
    (2) No lamps are buses.

    Conclusions:
    (I) Some buses are not lamps.
    (II) Some lamps are not buses.

    Take the statements to be true, however odd they sound. Which conclusion follows?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Conclusion I holds in every diagram the statements allow. Conclusion II holds in every diagram the statements allow. So: Both conclusions follow.

  35. Which pair comes next? BW, EU, HS, KQ, ?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    The first letters move forward 3 (B, E, H, K); the second move back 2 (W, U, S, Q). Next: NO.

  36. Statements:
    (1) Some rings are doors.
    (2) No leaves are rings.

    Conclusions:
    (I) No rings are leaves.
    (II) Some leaves are not doors.

    Take the statements to be true, however odd they sound. Which conclusion follows?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Conclusion I holds in every diagram the statements allow. Conclusion II need not hold: every one of the leaves may be doors. So: Only conclusion I follows.

  37. Which one does not belong with the others?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    64, 49, 361 are perfect squares; 231 is not. The odd one is 231.

  38. Which number replaces the question mark? 5, 39, 12, 34, 19, 29, 26, ?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    The rule: two series alternate: 5, 12, 19 … rising by 7, and 39, 34, 29 … falling by 5. The missing term is 24.

  39. If ‘+’ means ‘×’, ‘−’ means ‘+’, ‘×’ means ‘÷’, ‘÷’ means ‘−’, what is the value of 5 + 10 ÷ 2 − 4 × 2?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Replace the signs: 5 × 10 − 2 + 4 ÷ 2. Division and multiplication first, then addition and subtraction: 50.

  40. Which one does not belong with the others?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    In the others the second number is n² of the first; 8 : 63 breaks it. The odd one is 8 : 63.

  41. Which one does not belong with the others?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    64, 361, 121 are perfect squares; 137 is not. The odd one is 137.

  42. Which one does not belong with the others?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    1000, 8, 1331 are cubes; 196 is a square, not a cube. The odd one is 196.

  43. Statements:
    (1) All books are pens.
    (2) Some buses are books.

    Conclusions:
    (I) No buses are pens.
    (II) No books are buses.

    Take the statements to be true, however odd they sound. Which conclusion follows?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Conclusion I need not hold: buses and pens may overlap. Conclusion II need not hold: books and buses may overlap. So: Neither conclusion follows.

  44. Vijay walks 4 km towards the east. He turns left and walks 10 km. He turns right and walks 8 km. He turns right and walks 9 km. He turns right and walks 12 km. How far, and in which direction, is he from the starting point?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Taking east and north as positive: he ends 0 km east and 1 km north of the start. Distance = √(0² + 1²) = 1 km. 1 km, north.

  45. Which group comes next? CDE, GHI, KLM, ?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Inside each group the letters step by 1; each group starts 4 letters after the last (C, G, K). Next: OPQ.

  46. Which number replaces the question mark? 7, 26, 63, 124, 215, ?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    The rule: the terms are 2³, 3³, 4³ … minus 1. The missing term is 342.

  47. U is the brother of T. T is the father of F. How is U related to F?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Follow the links out from F: T is F’s father; U is T’s brother. So U is F’s uncle.

  48. GHI : FGH :: PQR : ?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Each letter of GHI moves 1 back to give FGH. Doing the same to PQR gives OPQ.

  49. Which group comes next? JKL, MNO, PQR, ?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Inside each group the letters step by 1; each group starts 3 letters after the last (J, M, P). Next: STU.

  50. In a certain code, FRIEND is written as FPGKTH. How is MARKET written in that code?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    From FRIEND → FPGKTH: the word is written backwards and each letter moves 2 forward. Applied to MARKET: VGMTCO.

  51. In a row of 45 students, Meena is 16th from the left. What is Meena’s position from the right?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Position from the right = total − position from the left + 1 = 45 − 16 + 1 = 30th.

  52. In a row of 46 students, Ravi is 32nd from the left. What is Ravi’s position from the right?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Position from the right = total − position from the left + 1 = 46 − 32 + 1 = 15th.

Part BGeneral Awareness

50 questions, 1 mark each, 0.25 off for a wrong answer

  1. World Autism Awareness Day is observed on which date?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    World Autism Awareness Day: April 2.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  2. Which of these rivers flows into the Hooghly?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Hooghly River: Damodar River.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  3. Ranchi is the capital of which state or union territory?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Ranchi: Jharkhand.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  4. Satpura National Park is in which state?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Satpura National Park: Madhya Pradesh.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  5. In which year was Nalanda Mahavihara inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Nalanda Mahavihara: 2016.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  6. What is the chemical symbol of chromium?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Chromium: Cr.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  7. Quito is the capital of which country?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Quito: Ecuador.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  8. In which year was GSAT-16 launched?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    GSAT-16: 2014.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  9. International Day for the Abolition of Slavery is observed on which date?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    International Day for the Abolition of Slavery: December 2.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  10. What is the capital of Sikkim?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Sikkim: Gangtok.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  11. The Indravati river flows into which?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Indravati River: Godavari River.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  12. What is the currency of Albania?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Albania: Albanian lek.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  13. Who was the first Chief Justice of India?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Harilal Jekisundas Kania, from 1950.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  14. In which year was the Battle of Plassey fought?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Battle of Plassey: 1757.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  15. Tania Sachdev is associated with which sport?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Tania Sachdev: chess.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  16. Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve is in which state?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve: Maharashtra.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  17. In which year was the Battle of Imphal fought?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Battle of Imphal: 1944.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  18. Which of these organisations has its headquarters in Kathmandu?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Kathmandu: South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  19. International Tiger Day is observed on which date?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    International Tiger Day: July 29.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  20. Which of these was written by Bhagat Singh?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Bhagat Singh: Why I am an Atheist.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  21. Where is the headquarters of the Asian Football Confederation?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Asian Football Confederation: Kuala Lumpur.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  22. What is the atomic number of ruthenium?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Ruthenium has atomic number 44.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  23. Consider the following pairs of tiger reserves and their states:
    Tiger reserveState
    1.Sathyamangalam Tiger ReserveMaharashtra
    2.Udanti-Sitanadi Tiger ReserveAndhra Pradesh
    3.Pakhui Tiger ReserveArunachal Pradesh
    How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    1. wrong: Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve goes with Tamil Nadu; 2. wrong: Udanti-Sitanadi Tiger Reserve goes with Chhattisgarh; 3. correct. So: Only one pair.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  24. Which of these Ramsar sites is in Maharashtra?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Maharashtra: Nandur Madhmeshwar Bird Sanctuary.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  25. Consider the following pairs of national parks and their states:
    National parkState
    1.Namdapha National ParkArunachal Pradesh
    2.Dachigam National ParkMizoram
    3.Kalesar National ParkHaryana
    How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    1. correct; 2. wrong: Dachigam National Park goes with Jammu and Kashmir; 3. correct. So: Only two pairs.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  26. Which of these World Heritage Sites is in Sikkim?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Sikkim: Khangchendzonga National Park.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  27. The Moldovan leu is the currency of which country?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Moldovan leu: Moldova.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  28. In which year was Mizoram formed as a state or union territory in its present form?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Mizoram: 1987.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  29. The Son river flows into which?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Son River: Ganges.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  30. Who was the Vice President of India throughout 2016?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Mohammad Hamid Ansari held the office from 2007 to 2017.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  31. What is the capital of Tamil Nadu?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Tamil Nadu: Chennai.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  32. Hill Forts of Rajasthan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is in which state?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Hill Forts of Rajasthan: Rajasthan.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  33. Who was the President of India throughout 1951?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Rajendra Prasad held the office from 1950 to 1962.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  34. In which year was Jayaprakash Narayan awarded the Bharat Ratna?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Jayaprakash Narayan: 1999.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  35. Who wrote ‘Savitri’?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Savitri: Aurobindo Ghosh.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  36. In which year was the Battle of Diu fought?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Battle of Diu: 1509.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  37. Zakir Hussain is known for playing which instrument?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Zakir Hussain: tabla.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  38. What is the capital of Chile?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Chile: Santiago.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  39. Which of these organisations has its headquarters in Lyon?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Lyon: Interpol.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  40. Who was the Prime Minister of India throughout 1949?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Jawaharlal Nehru held the office from 1947 to 1964.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  41. Which of these sportspersons is associated with archery?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    archery: Deepika Kumari.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  42. Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai received the Jnanpith Award in which year?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai: 1984.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  43. Which of these dams is on the Bhagirathi River?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Bhagirathi River: Tehri Dam.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  44. Which of these World Heritage Sites is in Sikkim?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Sikkim: Khangchendzonga National Park.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  45. The Philippine peso is the currency of which country?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Philippine peso: Philippines.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  46. What is the atomic number of helium?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Helium has atomic number 2.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  47. Adoor Gopalakrishnan received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for which year?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Adoor Gopalakrishnan: 2004.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  48. What is the capital of Timor-Leste?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Timor-Leste: Dili.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  49. Which of these sportspersons is associated with mountaineering?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    mountaineering: Tenzing Norgay.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  50. Who wrote ‘Shikwa and Jawab e Shikwa’?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Shikwa and Jawab e Shikwa: Muhammad Iqbal.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

Part CEnglish Language and Comprehension

100 questions, 1 mark each, 0.25 off for a wrong answer

  1. Select the word closest in meaning to the given word.
    Excel
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Excel (verb) and Surpass share their main meaning. None of the other options does.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  2. Select the one word that can replace the given group of words.
    An ardent follower and admirer
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Devotee: an ardent follower and admirer.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  3. Select the one word that can replace the given group of words.
    The leader of a dance band
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Bandleader: the leader of a dance band.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  4. Select the correctly spelt word.
    Answer and working

    Answer

    The correct spelling is oddball.

  5. Select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
    Whisper
    Answer and working

    Answer

    The opposite of whisper is Shout.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  6. Select the correctly spelt word.
    Answer and working

    Answer

    The correct spelling is overrun.

  7. Select the correctly spelt word.
    Answer and working

    Answer

    The correct spelling is imagery.

  8. Select the one word that can replace the given group of words.
    Someone who speaks with involuntary pauses and repetitions
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Stutterer: someone who speaks with involuntary pauses and repetitions.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  9. Select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
    Reassure
    Answer and working

    Answer

    The opposite of reassure is Worry.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  10. Select the incorrectly spelt word.
    Answer and working

    Answer

    sevirance is wrong; it is spelt severance. The others are correct.

  11. Select the word closest in meaning to the given word.
    Garb
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Garb (verb) and Dress share their main meaning. None of the other options does.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  12. Select the word closest in meaning to the given word.
    Curriculum
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Curriculum (noun) and Programme share their main meaning. None of the other options does.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  13. Select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
    Winner
    Answer and working

    Answer

    The opposite of winner is Loser. Victor is the trap: it means the same, not the opposite.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  14. Select the incorrectly spelt word.
    Answer and working

    Answer

    forisee is wrong; it is spelt foresee. The others are correct.

  15. Select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
    Upgrade
    Answer and working

    Answer

    The opposite of upgrade is Downgrade.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  16. Select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
    Sedate
    Answer and working

    Answer

    The opposite of sedate is Stimulate. Tranquilize is the trap: it means the same, not the opposite.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  17. Select the word closest in meaning to the given word.
    Jailbreak
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Jailbreak (noun) and Breakout share their main meaning. None of the other options does.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  18. Select the word closest in meaning to the given word.
    Decrypt
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Decrypt (verb) and Decipher share their main meaning. None of the other options does.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  19. Select the word closest in meaning to the given word.
    Tier
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    Answer

    Tier (noun) and Level share their main meaning. None of the other options does.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  20. Select the one word that can replace the given group of words.
    One who wrongfully or illegally seizes and holds the place of another
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Usurper: one who wrongfully or illegally seizes and holds the place of another.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  21. Select the incorrectly spelt word.
    Answer and working

    Answer

    obittuary is wrong; it is spelt obituary. The others are correct.

  22. Select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
    Complain
    Answer and working

    Answer

    The opposite of complain is Cheer. Kick is the trap: it means the same, not the opposite.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  23. Select the word closest in meaning to the given word.
    Tremor
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    Tremor (noun) and Shudder share their main meaning. None of the other options does.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  24. Select the one word that can replace the given group of words.
    A citizen who has a legal right to vote
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    Voter: a citizen who has a legal right to vote.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  25. Select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
    Outpatient
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    The opposite of outpatient is Inpatient.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  26. Select the incorrectly spelt word.
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    Answer

    procissor is wrong; it is spelt processor. The others are correct.

  27. Select the one word that can replace the given group of words.
    A person who owes a creditor
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    Debtor: a person who owes a creditor.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  28. Select the one word that can replace the given group of words.
    A worker who rouses wild game from under cover for a hunter
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    Beater: a worker who rouses wild game from under cover for a hunter.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  29. Select the word closest in meaning to the given word.
    Snub
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    Snub (verb) and Ignore share their main meaning. None of the other options does.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  30. Select the correctly spelt word.
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    The correct spelling is consequence.

  31. Select the incorrectly spelt word.
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    irreggular is wrong; it is spelt irregular. The others are correct.

  32. Select the word closest in meaning to the given word.
    Lenient
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    Lenient (adjective) and Indulgent share their main meaning. None of the other options does.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  33. Select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
    Optimistic
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    The opposite of optimistic is Pessimistic.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  34. Select the correctly spelt word.
    Answer and working

    Answer

    The correct spelling is irreversible.

  35. Select the correctly spelt word.
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    Answer

    The correct spelling is eloquence.

  36. Select the word closest in meaning to the given word.
    Scrap
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    Scrap (verb) and Trash share their main meaning. None of the other options does.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  37. Select the word closest in meaning to the given word.
    Clatter
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    Clatter (verb) and Clack share their main meaning. None of the other options does.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  38. Select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
    Differ
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    The opposite of differ is Equal.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  39. Select the one word that can replace the given group of words.
    Someone who quits school before graduation
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    Dropout: someone who quits school before graduation.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  40. Select the one word that can replace the given group of words.
    A cricketer who delivers the ball to the batsman in cricket
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    Bowler: a cricketer who delivers the ball to the batsman in cricket.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  41. Select the correctly spelt word.
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    Answer

    The correct spelling is bribery.

  42. Select the word closest in meaning to the given word.
    Decrease
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    Decrease (verb) and Diminish share their main meaning. None of the other options does.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  43. Select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
    Cooperation
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    The opposite of cooperation is Competition.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  44. Select the correctly spelt word.
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    Answer

    The correct spelling is illustrate.

  45. Select the incorrectly spelt word.
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    Answer

    attrebute is wrong; it is spelt attribute. The others are correct.

  46. Select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
    Outlaw
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    The opposite of outlaw is Legalize.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  47. Select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
    Boil
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    The opposite of boil is Freeze.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  48. Select the word closest in meaning to the given word.
    Resplendent
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    Resplendent (adjective) and Splendid share their main meaning. None of the other options does.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  49. Select the one word that can replace the given group of words.
    A person who delivers a speech or oration
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    Orator: a person who delivers a speech or oration.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  50. Select the incorrectly spelt word.
    Answer and working

    Answer

    termanally is wrong; it is spelt terminally. The others are correct.

  51. Select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
    Gutless
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    The opposite of gutless is Gutsy.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  52. Select the word closest in meaning to the given word.
    Deter
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    Deter (verb) and Discourage share their main meaning. None of the other options does.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  53. Select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
    Ancestor
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    The opposite of ancestor is Descendant. Ascendent is the trap: it means the same, not the opposite.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  54. Select the word closest in meaning to the given word.
    Swap
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    Swap (verb) and Switch share their main meaning. None of the other options does.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  55. Select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
    Courage
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    The opposite of courage is Cowardice.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  56. Select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
    Abundant
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    The opposite of abundant is Scarce.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  57. Select the correctly spelt word.
    Answer and working

    Answer

    The correct spelling is obedience.

  58. Select the word closest in meaning to the given word.
    Shiver
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    Answer

    Shiver (noun) and Tremble share their main meaning. None of the other options does.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  59. Select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
    Plural
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    The opposite of plural is Singular.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  60. Select the word closest in meaning to the given word.
    Vanish
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    Vanish (verb) and Disappear share their main meaning. None of the other options does.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  61. Select the one word that can replace the given group of words.
    Someone who comes upon something after searching
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    Finder: someone who comes upon something after searching.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  62. Select the word closest in meaning to the given word.
    Brag
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    Brag (verb) and Boast share their main meaning. None of the other options does.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  63. Select the one word that can replace the given group of words.
    Someone who assists a priest or minister in a liturgical service
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    Acolyte: someone who assists a priest or minister in a liturgical service.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  64. Select the incorrectly spelt word.
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    Answer

    heredditary is wrong; it is spelt hereditary. The others are correct.

  65. Select the word closest in meaning to the given word.
    Tyrannical
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    Answer

    Tyrannical (adjective) and Oppressive share their main meaning. None of the other options does.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  66. Select the word closest in meaning to the given word.
    Memento
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    Memento (noun) and Souvenir share their main meaning. None of the other options does.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  67. Select the one word that can replace the given group of words.
    An imaginary being similar to a person but smaller and with hairy feet
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    Hobbit: an imaginary being similar to a person but smaller and with hairy feet.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  68. Select the one word that can replace the given group of words.
    A nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
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    Monarch: a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  69. Select the correctly spelt word.
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    Answer

    The correct spelling is invulnerable.

  70. Select the one word that can replace the given group of words.
    Someone who offers opposition
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    Antagonist: someone who offers opposition.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  71. Select the word closest in meaning to the given word.
    Classify
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    Classify (verb) and Sort share their main meaning. None of the other options does.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  72. Select the word closest in meaning to the given word.
    Forthright
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    Forthright (adjective) and Candid share their main meaning. None of the other options does.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  73. Select the word closest in meaning to the given word.
    Cliche
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    Cliche (noun) and Commonplace share their main meaning. None of the other options does.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  74. Select the correctly spelt word.
    Answer and working

    Answer

    The correct spelling is nominee.

  75. Select the word closest in meaning to the given word.
    Damp
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    Answer

    Damp (adjective) and Moist share their main meaning. None of the other options does.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  76. Select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
    Optimist
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    The opposite of optimist is Pessimist.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  77. Select the correctly spelt word.
    Answer and working

    Answer

    The correct spelling is disapproval.

  78. Select the incorrectly spelt word.
    Answer and working

    Answer

    differantial is wrong; it is spelt differential. The others are correct.

  79. Select the correctly spelt word.
    Answer and working

    Answer

    The correct spelling is advisable.

  80. Select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
    Upstream
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    The opposite of upstream is Downstream.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  81. Select the word closest in meaning to the given word.
    Froth
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    Answer

    Froth (noun) and Foam share their main meaning. None of the other options does.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  82. Select the correctly spelt word.
    Answer and working

    Answer

    The correct spelling is arrangement.

  83. Select the incorrectly spelt word.
    Answer and working

    Answer

    guillotane is wrong; it is spelt guillotine. The others are correct.

  84. Select the correctly spelt word.
    Answer and working

    Answer

    The correct spelling is intelligent.

  85. Select the word closest in meaning to the given word.
    Disgrace
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    Disgrace (verb) and Shame share their main meaning. None of the other options does.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  86. Select the correctly spelt word.
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    Answer

    The correct spelling is admirable.

  87. Select the one word that can replace the given group of words.
    A waiter who manages wine service in a hotel or restaurant
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    Sommelier: a waiter who manages wine service in a hotel or restaurant.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  88. Select the word closest in meaning to the given word.
    Lowly
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    Answer

    Lowly (adjective) and Humble share their main meaning. None of the other options does.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  89. Select the incorrectly spelt word.
    Answer and working

    Answer

    resurrict is wrong; it is spelt resurrect. The others are correct.

  90. Select the word closest in meaning to the given word.
    Disregard
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    Disregard (verb) and Ignore share their main meaning. None of the other options does.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  91. Select the one word that can replace the given group of words.
    Someone who censures or condemns
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    Censor: someone who censures or condemns.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  92. Select the incorrectly spelt word.
    Answer and working

    Answer

    appetate is wrong; it is spelt appetite. The others are correct.

  93. Select the word closest in meaning to the given word.
    Shudder
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    Answer

    Shudder (verb) and Shiver share their main meaning. None of the other options does.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  94. Select the correctly spelt word.
    Answer and working

    Answer

    The correct spelling is collaborate.

  95. Select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
    Bless
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    The opposite of bless is Curse.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  96. Select the one word that can replace the given group of words.
    The administrator responsible for student records
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    Registrar: the administrator responsible for student records.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  97. Select the one word that can replace the given group of words.
    Any new participant in some activity
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    Newcomer: any new participant in some activity.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  98. Select the correctly spelt word.
    Answer and working

    Answer

    The correct spelling is veterinary.

  99. Select the word closest in meaning to the given word.
    Intercede
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    Answer

    Intercede (verb) and Mediate share their main meaning. None of the other options does.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  100. Select the one word that can replace the given group of words.
    Someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
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    Virtuoso: someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field.

    Source: WordNet 3.1