CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: I am certain ___ his ability to complete the assignment.
A. with
B. of
C. for
D. to
Correct Answer: B
The correct preposition is “of”. The standard expression in this context is: I am certain of his ability to complete the assignment.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: This machine is capable ___ processing large amounts of data.
A. of
B. for
C. to
D. with
Correct Answer: A
The correct preposition is “of”. The standard expression in this context is: This machine is capable of processing large amounts of data.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: Every candidate should be aware ___ the revised rules.
A. with
B. of
C. for
D. to
Correct Answer: B
The correct preposition is “of”. The standard expression in this context is: Every candidate should be aware of the revised rules.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: He felt ashamed ___ his rude behaviour.
A. of
B. for
C. with
D. to
Correct Answer: A
The correct preposition is “of”. The standard expression in this context is: He felt ashamed of his rude behaviour.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: She is anxious ___ her interview result.
A. of
B. on
C. for
D. about
Correct Answer: D
The correct preposition is “about”. The standard expression in this context is: She is anxious about her interview result.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: Citizens were angry ___ the sudden increase in utility charges.
A. at
B. on
C. with
D. for
Correct Answer: A
The correct preposition is “at”. The standard expression in this context is: Citizens were angry at the sudden increase in utility charges.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: The director was angry ___ the contractor for missing the deadline.
A. with
B. to
C. for
D. at
Correct Answer: A
The correct preposition is “with”. The standard expression in this context is: The director was angry with the contractor for missing the deadline.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Preposition
Choose the correct preposition: The new interns are afraid ___ making serious mistakes.
A. for
B. of
C. with
D. to
Correct Answer: B
The correct preposition is “of”. The standard expression in this context is: The new interns are afraid of making serious mistakes.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Antonyms
Choose the closest antonym of "Potent".
A. Powerful
B. Weak
C. Efficacious
D. Effective
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Weak" is the closest antonym of "Potent". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Potent".
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Antonyms
Choose the closest antonym of "Common".
A. Ordinary
B. Familiar
C. Habitual
D. Exceptional
Correct Answer: D
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Exceptional" is the closest antonym of "Common". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Common".
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Antonyms
Choose the closest antonym of "Plausible".
A. Specious
B. Superficial
C. Sterling
D. Passable
Correct Answer: C
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Sterling" is the closest antonym of "Plausible". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Plausible".
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Antonyms
Choose the closest antonym of "Fictitious".
A. Unreal
B. Suppositious
C. Real
D. Spurious
Correct Answer: C
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Real" is the closest antonym of "Fictitious". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Fictitious".
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Antonyms
Choose the closest antonym of "Ripe".
A. Raw
B. Perfect
C. Developed
D. Full
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Raw" is the closest antonym of "Ripe". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Ripe".
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Antonyms
Choose the closest antonym of "Punish".
A. Reward
B. Chastise
C. Castigate
D. Chasten
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Reward" is the closest antonym of "Punish". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Punish".
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Antonyms
Choose the closest antonym of "Claim".
A. Demand
B. Ask
C. Require
D. Forego
Correct Answer: D
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Forego" is the closest antonym of "Claim". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Claim".
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Antonyms
Choose the closest antonym of "Justify".
A. Clear
B. Vindicate
C. Exonerate
D. Condemn
Correct Answer: D
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Condemn" is the closest antonym of "Justify". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Justify".
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Antonyms
Choose the closest antonym of "Reinstate".
A. Rehabilitate
B. Remove
C. Restore
D. Reinstil
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Remove" is the closest antonym of "Reinstate". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Reinstate".
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Antonyms
Choose the closest antonym of "Divorce".
A. Apply
B. Separate
C. Disconnect
D. Dissever
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Apply" is the closest antonym of "Divorce". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Divorce".
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Antonyms
Choose the closest antonym of "Acknowledge".
A. Repudiate
B. Avow
C. Admit
D. Recognize
Correct Answer: A
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Repudiate" is the closest antonym of "Acknowledge". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Acknowledge".
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Antonyms
Choose the closest antonym of "Objective".
A. Extrinsic
B. Subjective
C. Concrete
D. External
Correct Answer: B
In the vocabulary sense tested here, "Subjective" is the closest antonym of "Objective". The other choices are synonyms or near-synonyms of "Objective".