01 AFC FEN MP 2013
Functional English
Assessment of Fundamental Competencies
Model Paper
100 marks – 3 hours
Part – A (each question is of one mark)
Select the most appropriate antonym of the word in bold letters in the following sentences:
1.
The sea is not deep near the coastline: it is _________.
(i)
small
(ii)
shallow
(iii)
wide
(iv)
narrow
2.
In spite of his substantial wealth he is extremely miserable. If I were in his shoes, I would be
_________.
(i) grand (ii) glad (iii) generous (iv) durable 3.
The lawyer advised the client to reveal the actual reasons for filing the case against the tenant. He asked the client, “How can I plead your case if you _________ facts which may be of critical importance for pursuing the case?”
(i)
disclose
(ii)
retain
(iii)
hide
(iv)
manipulate
4.
Salim was clever enough to be able to obtain admission in the prestigious college. Not being able to secure the ‘A’ grade has made him feel highly_________.
(i)
insecure
(ii)
stupid
(iii)
guilty
(iv)
determined
5.
The directions on the road map were very precise. However, we could not reach the destination in time because the new driver had _________ idea of the roads in the city.
(i)
vague
(ii)
less
(iii)
limited
(iv)
restricted
6.
It is rude for young children to fight amongst themselves on petty issues. They must learn to be _________.
(i)
helpful
(ii)
polite
(iii)
honest
(iv)
good
Select the most appropriate synonym of the word in bold letters as used in the given sentences:
7.
8.
It was obvious that our team would win the third match.
(i)
clear
(ii)
apparent
(iii)
tie
(iv)
outcome
Jogging in the fast moving traffic is a bizarre form of exercise.
(i)
awful
(ii)
loathsome
(iii)
unsafe
(iv)
weird
9.
It was very considerate of you to care for your elderly neighbour when she was confined to her home due to dengue fever.
(i)
wise
(ii)
generous
(iii)
nice
(iv)
thoughtful
10.
The rigid attitude of the new employee was a source of conflict in the organisation.
(i)
bad
(ii)
aggressive
Assessment of Fundamental Competencies
Model Paper
100 marks – 3 hours
Part – A (each question is of one mark)
Select the most appropriate antonym of the word in bold letters in the following sentences:
1.
The sea is not deep near the coastline: it is _________.
(i)
small
(ii)
shallow
(iii)
wide
(iv)
narrow
2.
In spite of his substantial wealth he is extremely miserable. If I were in his shoes, I would be
_________.
(i) grand (ii) glad (iii) generous (iv) durable 3.
The lawyer advised the client to reveal the actual reasons for filing the case against the tenant. He asked the client, “How can I plead your case if you _________ facts which may be of critical importance for pursuing the case?”
(i)
disclose
(ii)
retain
(iii)
hide
(iv)
manipulate
4.
Salim was clever enough to be able to obtain admission in the prestigious college. Not being able to secure the ‘A’ grade has made him feel highly_________.
(i)
insecure
(ii)
stupid
(iii)
guilty
(iv)
determined
5.
The directions on the road map were very precise. However, we could not reach the destination in time because the new driver had _________ idea of the roads in the city.
(i)
vague
(ii)
less
(iii)
limited
(iv)
restricted
6.
It is rude for young children to fight amongst themselves on petty issues. They must learn to be _________.
(i)
helpful
(ii)
polite
(iii)
honest
(iv)
good
Select the most appropriate synonym of the word in bold letters as used in the given sentences:
7.
8.
It was obvious that our team would win the third match.
(i)
clear
(ii)
apparent
(iii)
tie
(iv)
outcome
Jogging in the fast moving traffic is a bizarre form of exercise.
(i)
awful
(ii)
loathsome
(iii)
unsafe
(iv)
weird
9.
It was very considerate of you to care for your elderly neighbour when she was confined to her home due to dengue fever.
(i)
wise
(ii)
generous
(iii)
nice
(iv)
thoughtful
10.
The rigid attitude of the new employee was a source of conflict in the organisation.
(i)
bad
(ii)
aggressive