91. Find the predicate in the following sentence: ‘All roads lead to happiness’.
(A) All
(B) All roads
(C) Lead to happiness
(D) happiness
Answer:
(C) Lead to happiness
Explanation:
Every complete sentence contains a subject and a predicate. The subject is “All roads,” and the predicate (which contains the verb and tells what the subject does) is “lead to happiness.”
92. The synonym of “solidarity” is
(A) antagonism
(B) dissent
(C) affinity
(D) enmity
Answer:
(C) affinity
Explanation:
“Solidarity” refers to unity or agreement of feeling or action, especially among individuals with a common interest. “Affinity” (a spontaneous or natural liking or sympathy) is the closest synonym among the choices.
93. The antonym of “freedom” is
(A) autonomy
(B) independence
(C) subjection
(D) liberty
Answer:
(C) subjection
Explanation:
“Freedom” is the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants. Its direct opposite is “subjection,” which means being under the control, domination, or authority of another.
94. Which one of the following pairs of words is a homonym?
(A) good-bad
(B) mad-insane
(C) route-root
(D) wise-foolish
Answer:
(C) route-root
Explanation:
A homonym (specifically, a homophone in this case) refers to a pair of words that sound the same when spoken but have different meanings and spellings. “Route” and “root” are pronounced identically in many English dialects.
95. The meaning of the phrase “down-to-earth” is
(A) arrogant
(B) egoistic
(C) practical
(D) pompous
Answer:
(C) practical
Explanation:
Calling someone “down-to-earth” means they are unpretentious, realistic, sensible, and highly practical in their approach to life.
