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 

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.

I forbid you not to go there again.

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).

It was fortunate (A) / all of the inmates escaped (B)/ from the blazing fire (C)./ No error (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).

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.

Property handed down after the death of a person-

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