TNPSC Group 4 Examination English Solved Question Paper

TNPSC Group 4 Examination English Solved Question Paper - 2012

Question 1 :
select the statement which matches with the correct question tag :
Everybody agreed to our proposal, did they ?
Everybody agreed to our proposal, didn’t they ?
Everybody agreed to our proposal, do they ?
Everybody agreed to our proposal, don’t they ?

Question 2 :
Identify the sentence :

He is certain to be late so why to wait for him?
Simple
Compound
Complex
None of these

Question 3 :
Pick out the sentence with SVOC pattern :
Man hunts animals, mercilessly
We elected Malar, the leader
She boils the milk everyday
They stand under the tree.

Question 4 :
Match the statements given in column A with their question tags in column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below:

Column A Column B

a. It’s raining 1. Didn’t they?

b. They came by car. 2. Can she?

c. They don’t like me. 3. Isn’t it ?

d. She can’t do the job. 4. Do they ?
a-1,b-4,c-2,d-3
a-3,b-2,c-1,d-4
a-3,b-1,c-4,d-2
a-4,b-3,c-1,d-2

Question 5 :
Select the correct sequence of preposition :

……….the eleventh hour Ramu withdrew…….the contest, leaving the field open …………..his opponent …………that day.
at, from, on, to
at, on, from, to
on, at, from, to
at, from, to, on

Question 6 :
Select the appropriate active voice for the italicized words :

The house next door has been bought by Anitha.
has bought
have bought
have been bought
will have been bought

Question 7 :
Which one of the following has correct gerund form?
I am tired of waiting
I am tired of having waited
I am tired of being waited
I am tired to wait

Question 8 :
Which one of the following has the correct infinitive?
I think Nina meant to break the crystal vase.
I think Nina meant to broken the crystal vase
I think Nina meant having broken the crystal vase.
I think Nina meant to be breaking the crystal vase.

Question 9 :
Give the suitable order of articles in the blanks of the given passage. Write the correct code given below:

In the evening……..stranger walked towards…….sea……roaring sea was with big waves and……..old man was seen there.
the, a, the, a
the, a, the, an
a, the, the. an
a, a,a,an.

Question 10 :
find out the odd one (verb) :
Last
Final
Lost
Truthful

Question 11 :
Choose the correct words to fill in the blanks :

A…….of………………chased few……………
group,apes,chicken
team,apes,chickens
troop,apses,chicken
troop,apes,chickens

Question 12 :
Match the following words given in Column A with their meanings in Column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below :

Column A Column B

a. Mesmerising 1. Spellbind

b. Hypnotise 2. Captivating

c. Bedlam 3. deceives

d.Imposter 4. confusion
a-1,b-3,c-4,d-2
a-3,b-2,c-4,d-1
a-4,b-1,c-3,d-2
a-2,b-1,c-4,d-3

Question 13 :

Match the following phrases given in column A with their meanings in Column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below :

Column A	Column B
a. advance and retreat	1. to write something as a record
b. keep an account of	2. emerge in a large number
c. arrive in	3. move to and fro
d. pour out from	4. reach

Question 14 :
Which one of the following sentences has a participle in it ?
He had lost his passport and applied for a new one.
Having lost his passport, he applied for a new one.
His passport had been lost, and hence he applied for a new one.
His passport was lost and he had applied for a new one.

Question 15 :
Select the correct option to complete the sentence :

Gandhiji is the only person who stood
for truth and non-violence
of truth and non-violence
after truth and non-violence
away truth and non-violence

Question 16 :
Identify the sentence :

In the event of his failure, he will give up further attempts
None
Compound
Complex
Simple

Question 17 :
Identify the sentence with the correct question tag?
They have been to London, have they ?
They have been to London, hasn’t they?
They had been to London, hadn’t they ?
They had been to London, haven’t they ?

Question 18 :
Match the following words given in Column A with their meanings in Column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below :

Column A Column B

a. ferocious 1. sorrow

b. impediments 2. arrogant

c. haughty 3. wild

d. affliction 4. obstacles
a-4,b-1,c-3,d-2
a-3,b-2,c-4,d-1
a-1,b-3,c-4,d-2
a-3,b-4,c-2,d-1

Question 19 :
Fill in the blank with suitable article :

He always offers alms to………poor.
the
an
a
no article

Question 20 :
match the following articles in Column A with their suitable words in column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below :

Column A Column B

a. a 1. second Rank

b. zero 2. MLA

c. an 3. English Language

d. the 4. Man
a-4,b-2,c-3,d-1
a-4,b-3,c-2,d-1
a-2,b-3,c-4,d-1
a-2,b-4,c-3,d-1

Question 21 :
match the following words given in Column A with their parts of speech in column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below :

Column A Column B

a. Abroad 1. adjective

b. Blue 2. noun

c. Cartoon 3. adverb

d. Dare 4. verb
a-3,b-1,c-2,d-4
a-1,b-2,c-3,d-4
a-2,b-3,c-4,d-1
a-3,b-4,c-1,d-2

Question 22 :
Fill in the blank with suitable article :

He studies in………..sixth standard.
no article
a
an
the

Question 23 :
Find the sentence in which the italicized word is used as an adjective:
I did not know his address.
address the gathering
write your address here.
He asked for the address proof.

Question 24 :

Match the following italicized words of the sentences given in Column A with their parts of speech in Column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below:

Column A	Column B
a. They have a plan	1. adjective
b. I live here	2. noun
c. She walks fast	3. verb
d. I have a gift wrapper	4. adverb

Question 25 :
find out the part of speech that is not used in the given sentences:

I. She gave us a present.

II. We present her a gift every year.

III. The present situation is worse.

IV. The paper presented needs your attention.
Noun
Adverb
Adjective
Verb

Question 26 :
Select the correct option to complete the sentence :

Jane left Bangalore after her studies. She found it difficult to get a job.

Jane would have found a new job………..
if she stayed in Bangalore
if she had stayed in Bangalore
if she would stay in Bangalore
if she will stay in Bangalore

Question 27 :
Select the correct sentence from the following :
He is the good batsman in our team.
He is one of the talkative boys in the class.
Lekha is most clever than her sister
Apples are not sweet as mangoes.

Question 28 :
Select the correct sentence from the following :
Do you know which is world’s tallest building ?
one of these cycles is defective
This is the hardly nut to crack
He is good athlete. He performs well.

Question 29 :
Which one of the following is a correct sentence ?
This is the most long lesson in this book
This is the most longest lesson in this book
This is most longest lesson in this book
This is the longest lesson in this book

Question 30 :
Which one of the following is a correct sentence ?
Ramu is more tall than Somu
Ramu is not more tall than Somu
Ramu is taller than Somu
Ramu is taller to Somu

Question 31 :
Which one of the following has the correct gerund form ?
I remember to read about the earthquake in the papers.
I remember having read about the earthquake in the papers.
I remember having been read about the earthquake in the papers.
I remember reading about the earthquake in the papers.

Question 32 :
Which one of the following is a correct sentence ?
Kindness is noblest of all virtue.
kindness is most noble of all virtues.
kindness is the noblest of all virtues.
Kindness is the most noblest of all virtues.

Question 33 :
fill in the blank with suitable ground :

……………….on the grass is forbidden.
To walk
Walking
Having walked
To be walked

Question 34 :
fill in the blank with suitable infinitive :

I am not afraid…………….the truth.
to have spoken
having spoken
speaking
to speak

Question 35 :
find out the correct passive form for the italicized word/words :

He will do it.
Will done
Will be doing
Will be done
Would do

Question 36 :
Find out the Active voice from the options :
Let the doors be opened
Let the cars be parked here
Let the children play in the garden
Let the inpatients not be disturbed.

Question 37 :
Identify the tense form :

He has just gone out
Simple present tense
Present Perfect tense
Simple past tense
Past perfect tense

Question 38 :
Replace the italicized word/words with present progressive tense from the options given below:

She expects a lot from her brother.
was expecting
has been expecting
is expecting
would be expecting

Question 39 :
There……….a tear in my coat so I …………….a new coat when I ………..to market.
is, will buy, go
was, will buy, went
is, bought, go
will be, bought, went

Question 40 :
Replace the italicized word/words Past Progressive tense from the options given below :

She absented herself from the school frequently.
had been absenting
has been absenting
is absenting
was absenting

Question 41 :
Identify the sentence:

That he is unreliable is well known.
Simple
Compound
Complex
None of these

Question 42 :
Identify the Compound sentence :
Unless you do as I do, you will regret it.
can you tell me the time of his arrival ?
Favio sat beside him and pulled out his cell phone.
This is a machine which is used for sewing.

Question 43 :
Identify the simple sentence :
The problem is too difficult to solve.
The problem is so difficult that I cannot solve it.
The problem is very difficult and so I cannot solve it.
As the problem is very difficult. I cannot solve it.

Question 44 :
Identify the Simple sentence :
He went to the place, where his father lived.
He went to his father’s native place.
He went to a place and his father lived there.
He went to the native place where his father lived.

Question 45 :
Match the following words given in Column A with their antonyms in Column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below :

Column A Column B

a. Trivial 1. dwarf

b. Acceleration 2. significant

c. Monstrous 3. light

d. Extinguished 4. retardation
Steal
a-1,b-2,c-3,d-4
Attack
a-4,b-1,c-2,d-3
Invade
a-3,b-4,c-1,d-2
Devastate
a-2,b-4,c-1,d-3
Scam

Question 46 :
Match the following words given in Column A with their meanings in Column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below :

Column A Column B

a. Parched 1. slimy

b. Taut 2. slimy

c. Groaned 3. slavery

d. Freedom 4. wet
a-4,b-1,c-2,d-3
a-3,b-1,c-4,d-2
a-2,b-4,c-1,d-3

Question 47 :
Give the suitable order of articles in the blanks of the given passage and choose the correct code given below :

Ramu had applied for……..post of……..cashier in…………bank. In ………..interview he answered some questions well.
a, the, the, an
the, a, a, the
the, a, a, an
the, a, the, an

Question 48 :
Match the following and select the correct answer from the codes given below :

Column A Column B

a. prowess 1. rockless

b. shroud 2. coward

c. prudent 3. clear

d. obscure 4. near

5. reveal
a-2,b-5,c-1,d-3
a-2,b-4,c-1,d-3
a-4,b-3,c-2,d-1
a-5,b-1,c-3,d-2

Question 49 :
Match the following phrasal verbs given in Column A with their meanings in Column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below :

Column A Column B

a. bring out 1. realise

b. bring to 2. restore

c. bring under 3. emphasise

d. bring up 4. subdue

5. rear
a-3,b-2,c-4,d-5
a-3,b-2,c-4,d-1
a-3,b-1,c-4,d-5
a-3,b-1,c-5,d-4

Question 50 :
Match the following words given in Column A with their antonyms in Column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below :

Cloumn A Column B

a. Nightmarish 1. calm

b. Irate 2. announce

c. Unherald 3. aroma

d. Stench 4. pleasing
a-4,b-1,c-2,d-3
a-1,b-4,c-3,d-2
a-2,b-1,c-4,d-3
a-1,b-2,c-3,d-4

Question 51 :

Match the following phrases/idioms given in column A with their meanings in Column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below:

Column A	Column B
a. Mess around	1. punish
b. Mete something out	2. waste time
c. Mill around	3. beware of danger
d. Mind out	4. people get together very close

Question 52 :

Match the following phrases given in Column A with their meanings in Column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below :

Column A	Column B
a. go up	1. wait
b. hold on	2. a little ago
c. just before	3. disclose a secret
d. let on	4. increase

Question 53 :
Fill in the blank with correct Homophone :

We sat under the shade of the…………….tree.
breach
beach
beech
beich

Question 54 :
Match the following phrases/idioms given in Column A with their meanings in Column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below:

Column A Column B

a. put on 1. surrender

b. give in 2. a greenhouse

c. in abundance 3. wear

d. underglass 4. a lot of
a-3,b-1,c-4,d-2
a-1,b-2,c-3,d-4
a-4,b-3,c-2,d-1
a-3,b-2,c-4,d-1

Question 55 :
Find out the incorrect sentence from the following :
She is a minor so she needs a guardian.
They saw the teacher so they became silent.
As it rained so the match was cancelled.
The pen is very beautiful but it does not write smoothly.

Question 56 :
Find out the meaning for the italicized word :

He set into a thriving business.
1. upcoming
2. increasing
3. successful
4. prosperous
I,II,III
II,III,IV
I,III,IV
I,II,IV

Question 57 :
Match the following phrases given in Column A with their meanings in Column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below :

Column A Column B

a. due to 1. crushed

b. get on to 2. move fully

c. go in to 3. climb

d. ground up 4. because of
a-2,b-1,c-4,c-3
a-1,b-2,c-3,c-4
a-4,b-3,c-2,c-1
a-4,b-2,c-3,c-1

Question 58 :
Match Column A with Column B to make meaningful sentences by using prepositions and select the correct answer from the codes given below:

Column A Column B

a. Ranjith got 1. by 10 per cent

b. Prices have risen 2. about you

c. He went 3. out of the taxi

d. We were talking 4. on horseback to Kedarnath.
a-3,b-1,c-2,d-4
a-3,b-1,c-4,d-2
a-4,b-3,c-1,d-2
a-4,b-2,c-1,d-3

Question 59 :
Fill in the blank with suitable preposition given as option:

He cuts the cake ……a knife.
in
for
over
with

Question 60 :
Identify the incorrect prepositional phrase from the given options :

David is ………
afraid of dark
afraid of dogs
for definitely wrong
frightened of devils.

Question 61 :
Identify the sentence of requisition.
Just find out the odd one, won’t you ?
Just find out the key, can’t you ?
Just open the door, can you ?
Just open the door, will you ?

Question 62 :
Pick out the sentence with SVIODO pattern :
Painters paint pictures
I eat apples everyday
He gave me a book
Raju speaks English fluently.

Question 63 :
Find out the passive voice from the option :
Someone is chasing him.
Someone is innocent here
Someone is allowed here by mistake
Someone here is keen on money by nature.

Question 64 :
Which one of the following is a correct sentence ?
your pencil is more sharp than mine
Your pencil is sharper than mine
Your pencil is the sharper than mine
Your pencil is sharp than mine.

Question 65 :
Which of the following sentences has correct use of article ?
The rose is the sweetest of all flowers.
Rose is the sweetest of all flowers.
A rose is the sweetest of all flowers.
An rose is the sweetest of all flowers.

Question 66 :
Fill in the blank with suitable phrase :

Prem hates…………in the morning. Luckily he works in the evening.
Getting on
Getting up
Getting in
None of these

Question 67 :

Match Column A with Column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below :

Column A (Phrasal verbs)	Column B (Meanings)
a. break down	1. disperse
b. break in	2. collapse
c. break off	3. detach
d. break up	4. enter by force
	5. disintegration

Question 68 :

Match Column A with Column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below :

Column A (Phrasal verbs)	Column B (Meanings)
a. give away	1. resign
b. give over	2. transfer
c. give up	3. pronounce
d. give off	4. abandon
	5. emit

Question 69 :

Match Column A with Column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below :

Column A	Column B
a. improvise	1. dubious, far-fetched
b. impound	2. ambiguous, approximate
c. improbable	3. invent and perform
d. imprecise	4. seize legally
	5. not original, copying

Question 70 :
Fill in the blanks with suitable words :

A…………….of………….attached the village.
gangs,thiefes
gang, thieves
gang, thiefs
gangs, thief

Question 71 :
Fill in the blanks suitably :

He…………the bus, if he…..early.
could catch, starts
will catch, starts
would catch, starts
will catch, started

Question 72 :
Find out the meaning for the italicized word :

Hemanth rejected his suggestion indignantly.
1. irritatedly
2. annoyingly
3. infuriatedly
4. persuadingly
5. furiously
I,II IV and V
I, II, III and V
II, III, IV and V
I, III, IV and V

Question 73 :
Find out the meaning for the italicized word :

She was fascinated by her obscure statements.
1. convinced
2. attracted
3. charmed
4. enthralled
5. allured
I,II,IV and V
I,III,IV and V
I, II,III and IV
II,III,IV and V

Question 74 :
Match the following words given in Column A with their meanings in column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below.

Column A Column B

a. canopy 1. scoldingc

b. concerned 2. strange

c. queer 3. be anxious

d. chide 4. shelter
a-4,b-3,c-2,d-1
a-3,b-2,c-4,d-1
a-3,b-1,c-2,d-4
a-4,b-1,c-2,d-3

Question 75 :
Match the following words given in Column A with their meanings in Column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below:

Column A Column B

a. sloth 1. annoyed

b. intricate 2. laziness

c. irritated 3. fear

d. dread 4. complicated
a-1,b-3,c-2,d-4
a-4,b-2,c-1,d-3
a-2,b-4,c-1,d-3
a-2,b-3,c-1,d-4

Question 76 :
Match the following words given in Column A with their meanings in Column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below :

Column A Column B

a. instinct 1. deep

b. profound 2. ability

c. lanky 3. intuition

d. aptitude 4. tall and thin
a-1,b-3,c-4,d-2
a-3,b-1,c-4,d-2
a-4,b-3,c-1,d-2
a-2,b-1,c-3,d-4

Question 77 :
Find out the odd one :

I. countryside

II. inside

III. preside

IV. hillside
None of these
I
III
IV

Question 78 :
Match Column A with Column B to form a new word and select the correct answer from the codes given below :

Column A Column B

a. Slave 1. ry

b. Terrify 2. ism

c. Youth 3. ic

d. Power 4. less

5. ful
a-1,b-3,c-5,d-4
a-3,b-1,c-5,d-4
a-1,b-3,c-4,d-5
a-3,b-1,c-4,d-2

Question 79 :
Find out the odd one :

I. Criticism

II. Racism

III.Atheism

IV. Egoism
III
II
I
IV

Question 80 :
Find out the odd one :

I. organism

II. Tourism

III. Hypoism

IV Hypnotism
II
III
IV
I

Question 81 :
Which of the following sentences is correct ?
you can study well, can you ?
Students like movies, do they ?
We can’t live without air, can’t we ?
He didn’t go, did he ?

Question 82 :
Match the following words given in Column A with their antonyms in Column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below :

Column A Column B

a. Panicked 1. Humility

b. Drought 2. Calmed

c. Commence 3. Floods

d. Pride 4. Conclude
a-3,b-4,c-2,d-1
a-2,b-4,c-1,d-3
a-1,b-3,c-4,d-2
a-2,b-3,c-4,d-1

Question 83 :
Match the following sentences given in Column A with their patterns in Column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below :

Column A Column B

a. Now, it is raining 1. ASVO

b. This morning I met him 2. SVC

c. Radha sings a song 3. ASV

d. Sita is a teacher 4. SVO
a-1,b-2,c-4,d-3
a-3,b-4,c-2,d-1
a-3,b-1,c-4,d-2
a-4,b-3,c-2,d-1

Question 84 :
Match the following sentences given in Column A with their patterns in Column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below :

Column A Column B

a. They were happy 1. SVA

b. She sang sweetly 2. SVIODO

c. I gave him a book 3. SVOC

d. He painted the car green 4. SVC
a-1,b-3,c-2,d-4
a-4,b-1,c-2,d-3
a-4,b-2,c-4,d-3
a-4,b-3,c-2,d-1

Question 85 :
Identify the sentence pattern :

To err is human.
SV
SVC
SVO
SVOC

Question 86 :
Match the following given in Column A with their related meanings in Column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below :

Column A

(Homephones)

Column B

(meanings)

a. Statutory 1. Statues collectively

b. Stationary 2. Authorized by law

c. Stationery 3. Not moving

d. Statuary 4. Writing materials
a-1,b-2,c-3,d-4
a-2,b-3,c-4,d-1
a-3,b-4,c-1,d-2
a-4,b-1,c-2,d-3

Question 87 :

Match the following homophones given in Column A with their related meanings in Column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below :

Column A (Homophones)	Column B (Meanings)
a. career	1. an attendant at court
b. courier	2. person or animal transmitting disease
c. carrier	3. job
d. courtier	4. a person who delivers messages.

Question 88 :
Fill in the blank with the correct ‘Homophone’ :

The…………..thread was thrown away.
naughty
notty
knotty
notey

Question 89 :
Fill in the blank with the correct ‘Homophone’ :

The teacher gave………………to the students.
Council
Councilor
Counsel
Councel

Question 90 :
Find out the meaning for the italicized words :

His brother’s worthy suggestions changed Sachin to a steadfast cricketer.

(i)                determined

(ii)              firm

(iii)            famous

(iv)            committed
i,ii,iii
i,ii,iv
i,iii,iv
none of these

Question 91 :
which of the following statements take the following question tag ?

……………doesn’t she ?
Reeta goes to school everyday
Reeta should go to school everyday
Reeta can go to school everyday
Reeta does not go to school everyday.

Question 92 :
Fill in the blank with suitable preposition given below as options :

There is a beautiful bridge………the Kaveri river.
across
in
through
between

Question 93 :
Identify the degree :

Delhi Dare Devils and Kolkata Knight Riders are equally challenging teams.
Comparative
Superlative
Positive
None of these

Question 94 :
Change into Superlative degree :

Aerospace engineering is more fascinating subject to the students than other subjects.
Aerospace engineering is the most fascinating subject to the students
Aerospace engineering is one of the fascinating subjects to the students
Aerospace engineering is the only fascinating subject to the students
Aerospace engineering is not the only fascinating subject to the students.

Question 95 :
Choose the appropriate Passive Voice for the following sentence :

They were carrying the injured player off the field.
They carried the injured player off the field.
The injured player was being carried off the field by them.
The injured player carried them off the field.
The field was being carried by them for the players.

Question 96 :
Identify the Superlative degree :
Who is braver. Napoleon or Hitler ?
She is the wealthiest lady in the society
Her dress is old.
The nearer I came, the farther he went.

Question 97 :
Identify the degree, and choose the correct answer :

Some poets are at least as great as Tennyson.
Comparative degree
Positive degree
Superlative degree
None of these

Question 98 :
Change the following into Comparative degree :

My pony is not as trained as yours.
Your pony is more trained than mine.
Your pony is not more trained than mine.
Your pony is relatively more trained
Your pony is more trained.

Question 99 :
When I saw a black and white print of Jesus Christ in his hut I asked Gandhiji. “How is this ? You are not a Christian”.

“I am a Christian and a Hindu and a Muslim and a Jew.” he replied.

The answer of Gandhiji reflects…………
his arrogance
his faith on secularism
his disrespect for religion
his disrespect for others

Column A	Column B
a. It’s raining	1. Didn’t they?
b. They came by car.	2. Can she?
c. They don’t like me.	3. Isn’t it ?
d. She can’t do the job.	4. Do they ?

Column A	Column B
a. Mesmerising	1. Spellbind
b. Hypnotise	2. Captivating
c. Bedlam	3. deceives
d.Imposter	4. confusion

Column A	Column B
a. ferocious	1. sorrow
b. impediments	2. arrogant
c. haughty	3. wild
d. affliction	4. obstacles

Column A	Column B
a. a	1. second Rank
b. zero	2. MLA
c. an	3. English Language
d. the	4. Man

Column A	Column B
a. Abroad	1. adjective
b. Blue	2. noun
c. Cartoon	3. adverb
d. Dare	4. verb

Column A	Column B
a. Trivial	1. dwarf
b. Acceleration	2. significant
c. Monstrous	3. light
d. Extinguished	4. retardation

Column A	Column B
a. Parched	1. slimy
b. Taut	2. slimy
c. Groaned	3. slavery
d. Freedom	4. wet

Column A	Column B
a. prowess	1. rockless
b. shroud	2. coward
c. prudent	3. clear
d. obscure	4. near
	5. reveal

Column A	Column B
a. bring out	1. realise
b. bring to	2. restore
c. bring under	3. emphasise
d. bring up	4. subdue
	5. rear

Cloumn A	Column B
a. Nightmarish	1. calm
b. Irate	2. announce
c. Unherald	3. aroma
d. Stench	4. pleasing

Column A	Column B
a. put on	1. surrender
b. give in	2. a greenhouse
c. in abundance	3. wear
d. underglass	4. a lot of

Column A	Column B
a. due to	1. crushed
b. get on to	2. move fully
c. go in to	3. climb
d. ground up	4. because of

Column A	Column B
a. Ranjith got	1. by 10 per cent
b. Prices have risen	2. about you
c. He went	3. out of the taxi
d. We were talking	4. on horseback to Kedarnath.

Column A	Column B
a. canopy	1. scoldingc
b. concerned	2. strange
c. queer	3. be anxious
d. chide	4. shelter

Column A	Column B
a. sloth	1. annoyed
b. intricate	2. laziness
c. irritated	3. fear
d. dread	4. complicated

Column A	Column B
a. instinct	1. deep
b. profound	2. ability
c. lanky	3. intuition
d. aptitude	4. tall and thin

Column A	Column B
a. Slave	1. ry
b. Terrify	2. ism
c. Youth	3. ic
d. Power	4. less
	5. ful

Column A	Column B
a. Panicked	1. Humility
b. Drought	2. Calmed
c. Commence	3. Floods
d. Pride	4. Conclude

Column A	Column B
a. Now, it is raining	1. ASVO
b. This morning I met him	2. SVC
c. Radha sings a song	3. ASV
d. Sita is a teacher	4. SVO

Column A	Column B
a. They were happy	1. SVA
b. She sang sweetly	2. SVIODO
c. I gave him a book	3. SVOC
d. He painted the car green	4. SVC

Column A (Homephones)	Column B (meanings)
a. Statutory	1. Statues collectively
b. Stationary	2. Authorized by law
c. Stationery	3. Not moving
d. Statuary	4. Writing materials