English Questions with Answers for NCET Exam set 3
NCET Verbal Ability Practice Set 3
Part A: Rearranging the Parts (Sentence Reordering)
Choose the sequence that creates the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
P: a beautiful / Q: she / R: song / S: sang
A) PQRS
B) QPSR
C) QSPR (She sang a beautiful song.)
D) RSPQ
P: the park / Q: children / R: playing / S: were in
A) QSPR
B) QRSP (Children were playing in the park.)
C) PRSQ
D) SQRP
P: carefully / Q: the / R: read / S: instructions
A) RQPS (Read the instructions carefully.)
B) PRSQ
C) QSPR
D) SQRP
P: is / Q: health / R: wealth / S: truly
A) PQRS
B) QPRS (Health is truly wealth.)
C) SRQP
D) RSPQ
P: for the / Q: waiting / R: they / S: bus / T: were
A) RTQSP
B) RTQPS (They were waiting for the bus.)
C) SPQRT
D) QTRPS
P: delicious / Q: mother / R: a / S: cake / T: baked
A) QTRPS
B) PRSQT
C) QTRPS (Mother baked a delicious cake.)
D) SQPRT
P: will / Q: the / R: start / S: meeting / T: soon
A) QSPRT (The meeting will start soon.)
B) RSQPT
C) TSPRQ
D) PRSQT
P: library / Q: quiet / R: the / S: was / T: very
A) PRSQT
B) RSQTP (The library was very quiet.)
C) QSPRT
D) TSRPQ
P: dog / Q: the / R: loudly / S: barked
A) PQRS
B) QSPR (The dog barked loudly.)
C) RSPQ
D) SQRP
P: high / Q: mountains / R: the / S: are
A) PQRS
B) SQRP
C) RQSP (The mountains are high.)
D) PRSQ
Part B: Match the Following
Match the words in Column A with their correct definitions or categories in Column B.
Match: 1. Itinerant, 2. Sedentary, 3. Nomadic
A) 1-Fixed, 2-Moving, 3-Traveling
B) 1-Traveling from place to place, 2-Sitting/Inactive, 3-Wandering for food
C) 1-Fast, 2-Slow, 3-Steady
D) 1-Rich, 2-Poor, 3-Beggar
Match: 1. Zoology, 2. Botany, 3. Geology
A) 1-Animals, 2-Plants, 3-Earth/Rocks
B) 1-Plants, 2-Animals, 3-Stars
C) 1-Earth, 2-Water, 3-Air
D) 1-Insects, 2-Birds, 3-Fish
Match: 1. Lexicographer, 2. Cartographer, 3. Calligrapher
A) 1-Maps, 2-Words, 3-Writing
B) 1-Compiles dictionaries, 2-Draws maps, 3-Beautiful handwriting
C) 1-Coins, 2-Stamps, 3-Books
D) 1-Stars, 2-Plants, 3-Animals
Match: 1. Introvert, 2. Extrovert, 3. Ambivert
A) 1-Shy/Reserved, 2-Outgoing, 3-Both
B) 1-Happy, 2-Sad, 3-Angry
C) 1-Inside, 2-Outside, 3-Middle
D) 1-Smart, 2-Dull, 3-Average
Match: 1. Chronological, 2. Logical, 3. Psychological
A) 1-Mind, 2-Reason, 3-Time
B) 1-Order of time, 2-Based on reason, 3-Related to mind
C) 1-Old, 2-New, 3-Future
D) 1-First, 2-Middle, 3-Last
Match: 1. Audible, 2. Legible, 3. Visible
A) 1-Can be heard, 2-Can be read, 3-Can be seen
B) 1-Seen, 2-Heard, 3-Read
C) 1-Loud, 2-Clear, 3-Bright
D) 1-Soft, 2-Blurry, 3-Dark
Match: 1. Monarchy, 2. Democracy, 3. Anarchy
A) 1-People, 2-King, 3-None
B) 1-Rule by King/Queen, 2-Rule by People, 3-No government
C) 1-Old, 2-Modern, 3-Future
D) 1-War, 2-Peace, 3-Law
Match: 1. Epic, 2. Lyric, 3. Satire
A) 1-Long heroic poem, 2-Short musical poem, 3-Humorous criticism
B) 1-Story, 2-Song, 3-Joke
C) 1-History, 2-Science, 3-Art
D) 1-Serious, 2-Sad, 3-Funny
Match: 1. Mentor, 2. Protégé, 3. Colleague
A) 1-Guide/Teacher, 2-Student/Follower, 3-Co-worker
B) 1-Boss, 2-Worker, 3-Friend
C) 1-Winner, 2-Loser, 3-Player
D) 1-Parent, 2-Child, 3-Sibling
Match: 1. Flora, 2. Fauna, 3. Habitat
A) 1-Plant life, 2-Animal life, 3-Natural home
B) 1-Flowers, 2-Fish, 3-House
C) 1-Green, 2-Brown, 3-Blue
D) 1-Forest, 2-Desert, 3-Ocean
Part C: Choosing the Correct Word (Fill in the Blanks)
He is so weak that he _____ walk. A) cannot B) could not C) may not D) shall not
The committee _____ reached a decision. A) has B) have C) were D) are
I prefer tea _____ coffee. A) than B) to C) from D) for
The news _____ true. A) is B) are C) were D) have been
He died _____ cancer. A) of B) from C) with D) by
Wait here _____ I come back. A) unless B) until C) since D) for
She has been ill _____ last Monday. A) since B) for C) from D) by
One should keep _____ promise. A) his B) her C) one's D) their
The bird flew _____ the house. A) over B) on C) in D) at
They _____ to school every day. A) go B) goes C) going D) gone
Unless you work hard, you _____ pass. A) will not B) would not C) can D) may
Either Ram or his friends _____ taken the book. A) has B) have C) is D) was
It _____ raining since morning. A) is B) was C) has been D) had been
She is _____ M.A. in English. A) a B) an C) the D) no article
The thief _____ before the police arrived. A) had fled B) has fled C) fled D) was fleeing
Part D: Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonym of 'Precise': A) Vague B) Exact C) Rough D) Long
Antonym of 'Compulsory': A) Optional B) Mandatory C) Necessary D) Forced
Synonym of 'Diligent': A) Lazy B) Hardworking C) Careless D) Fast
Antonym of 'Modern': A) Ancient B) New C) Recent D) Current
Synonym of 'Cordial': A) Cold B) Friendly C) Rude D) Hostile
Antonym of 'Entrance': A) Gate B) Door C) Exit D) Opening
Synonym of 'Ample': A) Meager B) Sufficient C) Short D) Narrow
Antonym of 'Broad': A) Narrow B) Wide C) Large D) Big
Synonym of 'Abandon': A) Keep B) Forsake C) Hold D) Stay
Antonym of 'Knowledge': A) Ignorance B) Wisdom C) Learning D) Education
Synonym of 'Brief': A) Short B) Long C) Large D) Detailed
Antonym of 'Lend': A) Borrow B) Give C) Provide D) Send
Synonym of 'Goal': A) Objective B) Start C) Way D) Path
Antonym of 'Humble': A) Proud B) Modest C) Kind D) Polite
Synonym of 'Rival': A) Competitor B) Friend C) Partner D) Helper
