12 Standard First Mid Term One Word Quiz 2

Answer all the questions. Choose the suitable options given.                                                        (8 x 1 = 8)

I Choose the correct synonyms of the words underlined below.

1. My interest was again provoked by their remarkable demeanour .
2. a) appearance and behaviour b) sloth c) awareness      d) rudeness
3. This is curious because tea is one of the mainstays of civilization.
4. a) uninteresting b) interesting c) caring               d) uncaring

  II Choose the correct antonyms of the words underlined below. 

3. He shrugged his shoulders to convey his disapproval .
4. a) hope b) denial c) argument        d) approval
5. One does not feel, wise, braver or more optimistic .
6. a) opportunistic b) cheerful c) realistic            d) pessimistic
7. Form a new word by adding a suitable suffix to the root word “manage”
8. a) -tive b) -ment c) -able                 d) -ion
9. Replace the phrasal verb in a sentence.

The telephone wire is   cut off   in this house.

1. a) disconnected b) postpone c) reject                d) distinguish
2. Fill in the blanks with modal auxiliary.

How ______ you open my bag?

1. a) could b) will c) dare                  d) would
2. Fill in the blank with suitable preposition.

The boy jumped ______ a narrow stream.

1. a) over b) into c) in        d) under