1. Transform the given active sentence to passive sentence:
The rose smells sweet.
A) The rose is smelt sweet.
B) The rose is sweet smelling.
C) The rose is sweet when it is smelt.
D) Sweet smelling is the rose.
2. Give a one-word substitute for the phrase ‘being well known in a notorious way’.
A) infamous
B) unfamous
C) infamous
D) non-famous
3. Combine the two sentences using suitable connective clauses.
The old man would answer. The old man heard a question.
A) whenever
B) whatever
C) whichever
D) however
4. Substitute the words italicized with a suitable phrasal verb.
My computer is behaving strangely. I think it may have a virus.
A) acting on
B) acting out
C) acting up
D) acting down
5. Complete the following sentence using appropriate question tag.
I am in charge of the reception, ______ ?
A) amn’t I?
B) am I?
C) aren’t I?
D) isn’t I?
6. Give the correct spelling of the word that means to describe something that is constantly encountered
A) ubiqutous
B) ubiquitious
C) ubiquitos
D) ubiquitous
7. Fill in the blanks using suitable articles.
Thomas is ____ most intelligent student in the class.
A) a
B) an
C) the
D) done
8. What does the expression ‘under the weather’ mean?
A) standing in the rain
B) feeling low
C) feeling bored
D) not in a good mood
9. Fill in the blanks using appropriate form of the gerund given in brackets.
George likes ______ (photograph) flowers.
A) to photograph
B) photographing
C) having phtographed
D) being photographed
10. Give the appropriate synonym of the word italicized.
Having an unfailing attitude towards nature is not advisable.
A) careless
B) callous
C) carefree
D) careful
Security Officer: 140/23 Answer key
1. C
2. C
3. A
4. C
5. C
6. D
7. C
8. B
9. B
10. B
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