Directions: In each of the following questions four words are given of which two words are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning. Find the two words which are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning and indicate the number of the correct letter combination as answer. 

(A) explicit
(B) cautious
(C) introvert
(D) clear 

Select the correct active form of the given sentence.
Every passing vehicle was being thoroughly checked by the guards.

In these questions read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. If there is no error, the answer is (D).

I want (A)/that you should (B)/ perform well.(C)/ No error(D).

Direction: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given sentence.

A person without a home, job or property.

Direction: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given sentence.

A person who is always hopeful and looks upon the brighter side of things 

In the following sentence found out whether there is any error in any part of the sentence. If there is error mark your answer letter corresponding to that part a,b,c or d.If there is no error mark your answer ‘e’.

I often gave(a)/ him money and(b)/ I gave (c)/him few yesterday(d).

Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer to each question out of the four alternatives.

Did the earth always____(i)_____ as it does today? No, __(ii)____ its origin about 4.8 billion year ago, our planet has ___(iii)____ a lot of changes. The initial ball of fire ___(iv)___ down and the surface slowly ___(v)__ solid. Today we know that the Earth’s crust is divided into several plates, which move continuously. Entire continents have been displaced and mountains, islands and new seas have been formed or have disappeared.

Fill in the blank at (iii).

(DIRECTIONS 11): In the following questions, you have brief passages. Read the passages carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives.
Deriving your authority from the government , your position would secure the respect and consideration of everyone, especially in a service where official rank carries so much weight. This would secure you every attention and comfort on your way and there, together with a complete submission to your olders. I know these things are a matter of indifference to you expect so far as they may further, the great objects you have in view, but they are of important in themselves, and of every importance to  those who have a right to take interest in your personal position and comfort.
The above passage speaks about?