11. Identify the part of speech of the underlined word : The boys ran round the tree.
(a) adjective
(b) adverb
(c) noun
(d) preposition
Answer:
(d) preposition
Explanation:
In this sentence, “round” shows the spatial relationship between the action of running and the noun “the tree”, making it a preposition.
12. The phrase ‘Pyrrhic Victory’ stands for :
(a) easy victory
(b) honest victory
(c) victory at a high cost
(d) victory at a low cost
Answer:
(c) victory at a high cost
Explanation:
A “Pyrrhic victory” refers to a success gained with such devastating losses that it is essentially tantamount to defeat.
13. The feminine word of ‘Tutor’ is :
(a) Nun
(b) Governess
(c) Mistress
(d) Miss
Answer:
(b) Governess
Explanation:
Historically, a female teacher, especially one employed in a private household, is called a governess.
14. The antonym of the word ‘Juvenile’ is :
(a) Mature
(b) Injustice
(c) Eager
(d) Attention
Answer:
(a) Mature
Explanation:
“Juvenile” refers to someone who is young or immature. The direct opposite is “mature”.
15. The synonym of the word ‘Hysteria’ is :
(a) great
(b) neurosis
(c) transient
(d) stimulus
Answer:
(b) neurosis
Explanation:
Hysteria denotes an exaggerated or uncontrollable emotion or excitement, often categorized historically as a type of neurosis.
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