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Topics 02-21 Vocabulary 22-24 Exercise 25-28 Index ACS IBA Engsight
Miscellaneous Grammar Topics Use of "So", “Such” and “Too” 1. "So"
Usage: ● Intensifier: "So" is used to intensify an adjective or adverb.
Grammatical Structure: ● So + adjective/adverb + that clause. Examples:
● Adjective: She is so beautiful that everyone notices her. ● Adverb: He
runs so quickly that no one can catch him. Note: The clause that follows
"so" often indicates a consequence or result of the intensity expressed. 2.
"Such" Usage: ● Intensifier for noun phrases: "Such" is used before a
noun or adjective + noun to emphasize the extent or degree of
something. Grammatical Structure: ● Such + (a/an) + adjective + noun
(singular/plural). Examples: ● Noun: She is such a talented singer. ●
Adjective + Noun: It was such an interesting book that I couldn't put it
down. ● Plural Noun: They faced such difficulties during their journey.
Note: "Such" is often followed by "a" or "an" before singular countable
nouns. 3. "Too" Usage: ● Excess or addition: "Too" is used to indicate an
excessive amount or degree of something, often with a negative
connotation. Grammatical Structure: ● Too + adjective/adverb (without
"that" clause). 2 | P a g e ACS IBA Engsight Examples: ● Adjective: The
coffee is too hot to drink right away. ● Adverb: He drives too fast on these
narrow roads. Note: Unlike "so," "too" does not introduce a clause but
stands alone to indicate excessiveness. At vs On vs In The prepositions
"at," "on," and "in" are often used to indicate time and place, but their
usage depends on the context and the level of specificity required. Here
are general guidelines on how to use each one correctly: Time ● At: Used
for specific times. ○ Examples: ■ at 3 PM ■ at noon ■ at midnight ■ at
sunrise ● On: Used for days and dates. ○ Examples: ■ on Monday ■ on
July 4th ■ on Christmas Day ■ on the weekend (US usage; in UK, "at the
weekend" is common) ● In: Used for longer periods of time such as
months, years, centuries, and long periods. ○ Examples: ■ in January ■ in
2023 ■ in the 21st century ■ in the summer Place ● At: Used for specific
points. ○ Examples: ■ at the door ■ at the bus stop ■ at the intersection ■
at the top of the page ● On: Used for surfaces or positions on a surface. ○
Examples: ■ on the table ■ on the wall ■ on the floor 3 | P a g e ACS IBA
Engsight ■ on the map ● In: Used for enclosed spaces or areas. ○
Examples: ■ in the room ■ in the car ■ in the city ■ in the park Between vs
Among Between: ● Usage: "Between" is used when referring to
relationships involving two separate, distinct items, individuals, or groups.
● Example: "The book is between the two bookends." (Refers to the space
or position separating two specific bookends.) Among: ● Usage: "Among"
is used when referring to relationships involving more than two items,
individuals, or groups. It implies a collective or within a group. ● Example:
"She found her keys among the papers on the desk." (Refers to the keys
being within the group of papers on the desk.) Over vs Above Over: ●
Position: "Over" typically indicates a position that is directly higher than
something else, often implying physical or metaphorical elevation. ●
Example: "The plane flew over the city." (The plane is in the sky, directly
above the city.) ● Example: "He placed the book over the table." (The
book is physically positioned on top of the table.) Above: ● Position:
"Above" also indicates a higher position, but it can imply a position that is
more abstract or less directly physical than "over." ● Example: "The stars
above twinkled in the night sky." (The stars are in the sky, not necessarily
directly above any specific point.) ● Example: "Her skills are above
average." (Her skills are at a higher level than what is considered
average.) 4 | P a g e ACS IBA Engsight Here is a list of a few appropriate
preposition: Preposition Meaning Absorbed in Deeply engaged or
interested in something. According to As stated by or based on
information from someone/something. Accustomed to Used to something
or having a habit of doing something. Aside from In addition to; apart
from. At the expense of By harming or neglecting something else. Bad
at/for Lacking skill or ability in something Because of As a result of; on
account of. Capable of Having the ability or skill to do something
Confident of Feeling sure about something Due to Similar to "because of"
but can also suggest obligation or necessity. Exposed to Subjected to
something, often negative Fit for Suitable or appropriate for a particular
purpose Fond of Having a liking for something Good at/for Having skill or
ability in something In spite of Despite; notwithstanding. In terms of With
regard to; concerning. Interested in Having a desire to learn or know more
about something Involved in Participating in or connected to an activity
Keen on Enthusiastic about something Liable to Likely to experience
something, often negative Nervous of Feeling anxious or apprehensive
about something Owe to Be indebted to someone or something for
something Pleased with Feeling happy or satisfied with something Prepare
for To make arrangements for something that will happen in the future
Proud of Feeling a sense of satisfaction or triumph about someone or
something Ready for Prepared to begin or do something On behalf of
Representing someone or something. But and since are two words that
can function both as conjunction and preposition. Conjunction: He studied
hard, but he didn't pass the exam. Preposition: Everyone but John
attended the meeting. Conjunction: We went to a movie after we finished
dinner. Preposition: We went to a movie after dinner. 5 | P a g e ACS IBA
Engsight Affirmative and Negative Agreement Affirmative and negative
agreement refer to the ways we show agreement with positive and
negative statements in English. These constructions ensure that our
responses are grammatically correct and clear. Affirmative Agreement
When you want to agree with a positive statement, you can use phrases
like "so" and "too." Structure: 1. So + auxiliary verb + subject ○ Example:
"I am happy." "So am I." 2. Subject + auxiliary verb + too ○ Example: "I
am happy." "I am too." Examples: ● "She likes chocolate." "So do I." / "I do
too." ● "They have finished their homework." "So have we." / "We have
too." ● "He can play the guitar." "So can I." / "I can too." Negative
Agreement When you want to agree with a negative statement, you use
phrases like "neither" and "nor." Structure: 1. Neither + auxiliary verb +
subject ○ Example: "I don’t like spinach." "Neither do I." 2. Subject +
auxiliary verb + not + either ○ Example: "I don’t like spinach." "I don’t
either." Examples: ● "She doesn’t eat meat." "Neither do I." / "I don’t
either." ● "They haven't seen that movie." "Neither have we." / "We
haven’t either." ● "He can’t swim." "Neither can I." / "I can’t either." Its vs.
It’s ● Its (possessive pronoun): Shows ownership or possession. ○
Example: The dog wagged its tail. ● It’s (contraction): Short for "it is" or
"it has." ○ Example: It’s going to rain. (It is going to rain.) ○ Example: It’s
been a long day. (It has been a long day.) 6 | P a g e ACS IBA Engsight
They, There, and Their ● They (pronoun): Refers to people or things
previously mentioned. ○ Example: They are going to the park. ● There
(adverb): Refers to a place or position. ○ Example: The book is over there.
● Their (possessive pronoun): Shows ownership by a group of people. ○
Example: Their house is on the corner. Affect vs. Effect ● Affect (verb):
Means to influence something. ○ Example: The weather can affect your
mood. ● Effect (noun): The result of a change. ○ Example: The new law
had a significant effect on the economy. Later vs. Latter ● Later (adverb):
Refers to a time in the future. ○ Example: I will call you later. ● Latter
(adjective): Refers to the second of two things mentioned. ○ Example: I
prefer the latter option. Loose vs. Lose ● Loose (adjective): Not tight or
secure. ○ Example: The screw is loose. ● Lose (verb): To misplace
something or fail to win. ○ Example: Don't lose your keys. / They might
lose the game. Peak vs. Pique ● Peak (noun/verb): The highest point or to
reach the highest point. ○ Example: He climbed to the peak of the
mountain. ● Pique (verb/noun): To stimulate interest or curiosity, or a
feeling of irritation. ○ Example: The story piqued my interest. Compliment
vs. Complement ● Compliment (noun/verb): A polite expression of praise
or admiration. ○ Example: She gave him a compliment on his new haircut.
● Complement (noun/verb): Something that completes or goes well with
something. ○ Example: The wine complements the meal perfectly. Pore
vs. Pour ● Pore (verb): To read or study something carefully. ○ Example:
She pored over the ancient texts. ● Pour (verb): To flow or cause to flow in
a steady stream. 7 | P a g e ACS IBA Engsight ○ Example: He poured the
coffee into the cup. Your vs. You're ● Your (possessive pronoun): Indicates
possession. ○ Example: Your book is on the table. ● You're (contraction):
Short for "you are." ○ Example: You're going to love this movie. (You are
going to love this movie.) Then vs. Than ● Then (adverb): Refers to time
or sequence. ○ Example: First we went shopping, then we went to the
park. ● Than (conjunction): Used for comparisons. ○ Example: She is
taller than her brother. To vs. Too vs. Two ● To (preposition): Indicates
direction or purpose. ○ Example: We are going to the store. ● Too
(adverb): Means "also" or "excessively." ○ Example: She wants to come
too. / It's too hot outside. ● Two (number): The number 2. ○ Example:
They have two dogs. Accept vs. Except ● Accept (verb): To receive or
agree to something. ○ Example: She accepted the job offer. ● Except
(preposition/conjunction): Means "excluding." ○ Example: Everyone is
here except John. Advice vs. Advise ● Advice (noun): Guidance or
recommendations. ○ Example: She gave me good advice. ● Advise
(verb): To give recommendations or guidance. ○ Example: I advise you to
take the offer. Allusion vs. Illusion ● Allusion (noun): An indirect reference
to something. ○ Example: The novel makes several allusions to classical
literature. ● Illusion (noun): A false impression or deceptive appearance.
○ Example: The magician created the illusion of a disappearing rabbit.
Cite vs. Site vs. Sight ● Cite (verb): To reference or quote. 8 | P a g e ACS
IBA Engsight ○ Example: Please cite your sources. ● Site (noun): A
location or place. ○ Example: This is the site of the new building. ● Sight
(noun): The ability to see or something that is seen. ○ Example: The
sunset was a beautiful sight. Principle vs. Principal ● Principle (noun): A
fundamental truth or proposition. ○ Example: He adheres to strong moral
principles. ● Principal (noun/adjective): The head of a school or
main/primary. ○ Example: The principal of the school gave a speech. / The
principal reason for the decision was cost. Stationary vs. Stationery ●
Stationary (adjective): Not moving. ○ Example: The car remained
stationary. ● Stationery (noun): Writing materials. ○ Example: She bought
new stationery for her office. Further vs. Farther ● Further
(adjective/adverb): Refers to metaphorical or non-physical distance. ○
Example: We need to discuss this further. ● Farther (adjective/adverb):
Refers to physical distance. ○ Example: He ran farther than anyone else.
Lie vs. Lay ● Lie (verb): To recline or be in a resting position. (Past: lay,
Past Participle: lain) ○ Example: I need to lie down. ● Lay (verb): To put or
place something down. (Past: laid, Past Participle: laid) ○ Example: Lay the
book on the table. Everyday vs. Every day ● Everyday (adjective):
Commonplace or normal. ○ Example: These are my everyday shoes. ●
Every day (phrase): Each day. ○ Example: I walk to work every day. Imply
vs. Infer ● Imply (verb): To suggest indirectly. ○ Example: Are you
implying that I am wrong? ● Infer (verb): To deduce or conclude from
evidence. ○ Example: From his tone, I inferred that he was upset. 9 | P a g
e ACS IBA Engsight Elicit vs. Illicit ● Elicit (verb): To draw out or evoke. ○
Example: The comedian’s jokes elicited laughter from the audience. ●
Illicit (adjective): Illegal or forbidden. ○ Example: The police cracked down
on illicit activities. Fewer vs. Less ● Fewer (adjective): Used with
countable nouns. ○ Example: There are fewer apples in the basket. ● Less
(adjective): Used with uncountable nouns. ○ Example: We have less water
than we thought. May vs. Might ● May (verb): Indicates permission or
possibility. ○ Example: You may leave early. / It may rain tomorrow. ●
Might (verb): Indicates a smaller possibility. ○ Example: It might rain
tomorrow (less likely than "may"). Historic vs. Historical ● Historic
(adjective): Important in history. ○ Example: The signing of the treaty was
a historic event. ● Historical (adjective): Related to history. ○ Example:
The museum has many historical artifacts. Than vs. Then ● Than
(conjunction): Used for comparisons. ○ Example: She is taller than her
brother. ● Then (adverb): Indicates time or sequence. ○ Example: We
went to the store, then we went home. Who's vs. Whose ● Who's
(contraction): Short for "who is" or "who has." ○ Example: Who’s coming
to the party? (Who is coming to the party?) ○ Example: Who’s been eating
my cookies? (Who has been eating my cookies?) ● Whose (possessive
pronoun): Indicates ownership. ○ Example: Whose book is this? Breath vs.
Breathe ● Breath (noun): The air taken into or expelled from the lungs. ○
Example: She took a deep breath before diving in. ● Breathe (verb): The
act of inhaling and exhaling. ○ Example: Just breathe deeply and relax. 10
| P a g e ACS IBA Engsight Emigrate vs. Immigrate ● Emigrate (verb): To
leave one's own country to settle in another. ○ Example: She decided to
emigrate from Italy to Canada. ● Immigrate (verb): To come to live
permanently in a foreign country. ○ Example: They immigrate to the
United States every year. Later vs. Latter ● Later (adverb): At a time in
the future. ○ Example: I will call you later. ● Latter (adjective): The
second of two things mentioned. ○ Example: Between the car and the
bike, I prefer the latter Assure vs. Ensure vs. Insure ● Assure (verb): To tell
someone something confidently to remove doubt. ○ Example: I assure
you that everything is fine. ● Ensure (verb): To make certain that
something happens. ○ Example: Please ensure that the door is locked. ●
Insure (verb): To provide or obtain insurance for. ○ Example: You should
insure your car against theft. Capital vs. Capitol ● Capital
(noun/adjective): A city where a government is based, wealth, or an
uppercase letter. ○ Example: Washington, D.C. is the capital of the United
States. / She invested her capital in the business. / Use a capital letter at
the beginning of the sentence. ● Capitol (noun): A building where a
legislative body meets. ○ Example: The Capitol building is located in
Washington, D.C. Climactic vs. Climatic ● Climactic (adjective): Pertaining
to the climax or highest point. ○ Example: The movie had a climactic
ending. ● Climatic (adjective): Relating to climate. ○ Example: The
climatic conditions were harsh. Desert vs. Dessert ● Desert (noun/verb): A
dry, barren area or to abandon. ○ Example: The Sahara is a vast desert. /
They deserted the sinking ship. ● Dessert (noun): A sweet course eaten at
the end of a meal. ○ Example: We had ice cream for dessert. Device vs.
Devise ● Device (noun): A tool or piece of equipment. 11 | P a g e ACS IBA
Engsight ○ Example: She invented a new device for measuring
temperature. ● Devise (verb): To plan or invent a complex procedure,
system, or mechanism. ○ Example: They devised a strategy to win the
game. Discreet vs. Discrete ● Discreet (adjective): Careful and
circumspect in one's speech or actions. ○ Example: He was very discreet
about the secret. ● Discrete (adjective): Individually separate and distinct.
○ Example: The essay was divided into three discrete sections. Elicit vs.
Illicit ● Elicit (verb): To draw out or evoke. ○ Example: The comedian’s
jokes elicited laughter from the audience. ● Illicit (adjective): Illegal or
forbidden. ○ Example: The police cracked down on illicit activities.
Common Errors Fill in the Blank 1) She will meet her friend ________ the
café at 3 PM. a) on b) in c) at d) to 2) They plan to have the meeting
________ Monday morning. a) at b) in c) on d) during e) by e) between 3)
The painting was hung ________ the wall, adding a splash of color to the
room. a) at b) in c) over d) on 4) She left her phone ________ the table, but
now it’s missing. a) at b) in c) on d) over e) above e) above 5) The city is
beautiful, especially ________ the spring when all the flowers are in bloom.
a) at b) in c) on d) during 6) The keys were found ________ the papers on
the desk. a) between b) among c) in d) over 7) The book fell ________ the
gap between the bed and the wall. a) at b) in c) on d) through 8) She
always parks her car ________ the garage at night. a) at b) in c) on d) over
e) by e) above e) over e) above 12 | P a g e ACS IBA Engsight 9) The stars
________ twinkled brightly, making the night sky seem magical. a) at b) in
c) over d) on 10) He placed the umbrella ________ the table to dry. a) in b)
on c) over d) at 11) James couldn't finish his assignment on time, and
________. a) so could I b) neither did I c) nor could I d) neither could I 12)
Marie has mastered the violin, and her sister ________. a) so has b) has too
c) has either d) so did 13) They aren't interested in the new project, and
________. a) nor are we b) so are we c) neither do we d) we aren't either
14) Lara speaks three languages fluently, and ________. a) so I do b)
neither do I Find the Correct Use Question 15: c) I do too Which of the
following sentences uses "affect" correctly? a) The news had a positive
affect on the team. b) The change in policy will affect all employees. c)
The effect of the speech was immediate. d) He was deeply affect by the
movie. Question 16: Identify the correct use of "its" and "it's": a) The dog
chased it's tail. b) Its a beautiful day. c) The cat licked its paws. d) It's
collar was missing. Question 17: d) I too do Which sentence correctly uses
"stationary" and "stationery"? a) She bought new stationary for her office.
b) The car remained stationery during the storm. c) The car remained
stationary in traffic. d) He designed his own stationery for letters.
Question 18: Select the correct use of "imply" and "infer": a) From his
statement, I could imply he was angry. b) Are you trying to infer that I am
wrong? c) She implied that she was unhappy with the decision. d) I
inferred her message as a compliment. e) above e) between e) I could
either e) has as well e) neither we do e) nor I do 13 | P a g e ACS IBA
Engsight Question 19: Choose the correct use of "than" and "then": a) We
went to the park, and than we had ice cream. b) She is taller then her
brother. c) He scored higher than anyone else. d) First, finish your
homework, than you can play. Fill in the Blank Question 20: The magician
created the illusion of a disappearing rabbit, while the novelist made
several ________ to classical literature. a) illusions b) allusions Question 21:
c) elusions d) illusions Her skills are ________ average, which means she
performs better than most of her peers. a) over b) above Question 22: c)
higher You need to ________ your sources correctly in your research paper.
a) cite b) site Question 23: c) sight d) greater d) cite The harsh ________
conditions made it difficult for the climbers to reach the summit. a)
climactic b) climatic Question 24: c) climate The treaty was a ________
event in history, marking the end of the war. a) historical b) historic
Sentence Correction Question 25: Correct the error in the following
sentence: "Everyone are expected to attend the meeting." a) Everyone is
expected to attend the meeting. b) Everyone is expecting to attend the
meeting. c) Every one are expected to attend the meeting. d) Everyone
were expected to attend the meeting. Question 26: c) history Identify the
sentence with the correct use of "principle" and "principal": a) The
principal behind the decision was sound. b) She was known for her strong
moral principals. c) He is the principal of the school. d) The company
operates on a simple principal. d) climax d) historically 14 | P a g e ACS
IBA Engsight Question 27: Find the sentence with the correct use of
"compliment" and "complement": a) The wine was a perfect compliment
to the meal. b) She complemented him on his new haircut. c) The two
colors complement each other nicely. d) He gave her a nice complement.
Question 28: Choose the sentence with the correct use of "breath" and
"breathe": a) She took a deep breathe before the speech. b) Remember to
breath deeply during meditation. c) The air was so cold it hurt to breathe.
d) He was out of breathe after the run. Question 29: Identify the correct
use of "desert" and "dessert": a) They enjoyed a delicious desert after
dinner. b) The soldiers were punished for deserting their posts. c) The
Sahara is the largest dessert in the world. d) She loves chocolate desert
the most. Error Identification Question 30: Find the error in the following
sentence: "Whose going to the concert with us tonight?" a) Whose b)
going Question 31: Identify the error in this sentence: "Your the best friend
anyone could ask for." a) Your b) the Question 32: c) to c) friend Which
part of the sentence contains an error? "She excepted the award with
grace and thanked her team." a) She b) excepted Question 33: c) the Find
the error in this sentence: "He couldn't decide weather to go to the party
or stay home." a) couldn't b) weather Question 34: c) to Identify the
incorrect word in the sentence: "They might loose the game if they don't
play better defense." a) might b) loose Question 35: c) game d) the d)
could d) with d) stay d) play Which of the following sentences uses the
subjunctive mood correctly? 15 | P a g e ACS IBA Engsight a) If I was a
millionaire, I would travel the world. b) If I were a millionaire, I would
travel the world. c) If he was here, he could help us. d) If she was my
friend, she would support me. Question 36: Identify the sentence with the
correct use of parallel structure: a) She likes dancing, to sing, and
painting. b) He enjoys reading books, watching movies, and to travel. c)
They spent the day hiking, swimming, and fishing. d) My favorite activities
are running, to play soccer, and biking. Question 37: Choose the sentence
that correctly uses the passive voice: a) The chef cooked a delicious meal.
b) The delicious meal was cooked by the chef. c) The chef is cooking a
delicious meal. d) The meal the chef cooked was delicious. Question 38:
Select the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement: a) The team are
playing well this season. b) Each of the players have a unique skill. c)
None of the information were useful. d) The committee has made its
decision. Question 39: Which sentence correctly uses an infinitive? a) She
enjoys to read mystery novels. b) He decided to quickly finish his
homework. c) They want going to the park. d) We were planning to gone
on a trip. Question 40: Identify the correct use of a semicolon: a) She loves
painting; and she often paints landscapes. b) The conference starts at 9
AM; please arrive on time. c) I have a meeting at 10; and I need to finish
this report. d) He is an excellent speaker; he talks very clearly. Question
41: Choose the sentence with the correct pronoun-antecedent agreement:
a) Each of the students must bring their own lunch. b) Neither of the boys
brought their homework. c) Someone left their umbrella in the hallway. d)
Everyone must submit his or her report by Friday. Question 42: Which
sentence uses the correct form of the verb? 16 | P a g e ACS IBA Engsight
a) If he was more careful, he wouldn't have broken the vase. b) I wish I
was able to attend the concert. c) She acts as if she were the boss. d) If I
was taller, I would join the basketball team. Question 43: Identify the
sentence with correct punctuation: a) The dog, who was very old limped
slowly. b) After the meeting ended everyone went home. c) The artist,
whose work is famous, displayed her new collection. d) She asked me
where I was going; but I didn't answer. Question 44: Choose the sentence
that correctly uses an appositive: a) My brother, who is a doctor, works at
the hospital. b) My brother who is a doctor, works at the hospital. c) My
brother, who is a doctor works at the hospital. d) My brother who is a
doctor works at the hospital. Question 45: Select the sentence with the
correct comparative form: a) She is more smarter than her sister. b) This
book is gooder than the last one. c) His car is faster than mine. d) This
puzzle is more easier than that one. Question 46: Identify the sentence
with correct adjective order: a) She bought a red, small car. b) He wore a
woolen, blue, long scarf. c) They live in a beautiful, large, old house. d)
She has a wooden, round, small table. Question 47: Choose the sentence
that uses a correlative conjunction correctly: a) Either you can have cake
nor ice cream. b) Both she and her sister are coming to the party. c)
Neither the manager or the assistant were available. d) Not only he likes
football but also basketball. Question 48: Which sentence uses the correct
preposition? a) She is interested on learning new languages. b) He was
accused for stealing the money. c) They are responsible for cleaning the
room. d) She is good in playing the piano. Question 49: Identify the
sentence with the correct use of an adjective clause: 17 | P a g e 18 | Page
ACS IBA Engsight a) The movie, that we watched last night, was exciting.
b) She is the teacher who everyone likes. c) The car which he bought is
very expensive. d) This is the house where I grew up. Question 50: Choose
the sentence that uses a gerund correctly: a) He avoided to talk to her. b)
She enjoys to swim in the ocean. c) They are considering buying a new
house. d) We finished to eat our dinner Answer Key: 1. C 36. c 2. c 37. b 3.
d 38. d 4. c 39. b 5. b 40. b 6. b 41. d 7. e 42. c 8. B 43. c 9. E 44. a 10. C
45. c 11. D 46. c 12. E 47. b 13. D 48. c 14. C 49. d 15. B 50. c 16. c 17. c
18. c 19. c 20. b 21. b 22. a 23. b 24. b 25. a 26. c 27. c 28. c 29. b ACS
IBA Engsight 30. a 31. a 32. b 33. b 34. b 35. b Previous year questions of
IBA admission test: Choose the correct answer: 1) The sea is _______ the
hotel a. Beside b. Besides c. Near by d. At the side of e. Close 2) Our
students spent a lot of money ______ gifts when they were on holiday a.
On b. In c. At d. There e. by 3) Select the most appropriate option for the
underlined part of the sentence: The receipts that you must not loose are
in the drawer a. That you must not loose b. Which you must not loose c.
That you must not lose d. That you must not lost e. None of these Identify
the wrong part of the sentence 4) The athlete (A) was disqualified (B) from
the tournament (C) for participating at (D)in illegal demonstration. No
error(E) 5) (A)Admittance for the (B) program (C) was only (D) by special
invitation of the committee. No error(E) 19 | P a g e 20 | Page ACS IBA
Engsight Instruction: Identify from the following list the set of incorrect
words / sequence or use of word(s). 6) (A) Bold, boulder, boldest (B) Hard,
harder, hardest (C) Full, fuller, fulleşt A (D) Able, abler, ablest (E) Merry,
merrier, merriest 7) (A) Sully, sullied (B) Scurry, scurried (C) Fathom,
fathomed (D) Veto, vetoed (E) none of these 8) (A) the concluding remark
(B) the opening sentence (C) the creative mind (D) the principle theme (E)
the unreliable figure 9) (A) possible, possibly (B) quite, quietly (C) earnest,
earnestly (D) double, doubly (E) none of Choose the correct answer: 10)
Your office is so close ___ my house, why don’t you drop ___ sometimes A.
By;to B. To;by C. From;by D. From;at E. From;in 11) Select the most
appropriate option for the underlined part of the sentence: He is such lazy
that he sleeps all day long A. Such lazy that B. So lazy that C. So lazy such
that D. As lazy as E. So lazy so as to Choose the correct answer: 12)
Fearing a complete sellout, we went to the movie theatre so early that we
found none____ the ticket counter A. On B. In C. At D. Under E. Next to
Identify the wrong part of the sentence 21 | Page ACS IBA Engsight 13) I
fail to understand (A)why you are (B) seeking my council (C) after you had
ignored (D) my advice last week. No error(E) 14) Choose the best
alternative for the underlined part. John had such bad a sense of humor
that nothing ever appealed to him as funny. A) John had such bad a sense
of humor, B) John had such a bad sense of humor, C) John has such a bad
sense of humor, D) So bad is John's sense of humor. E) John is having such
a bad sense of humor, 15) The bus stop is not far away my office A. Far
from B. Far away C. Far than D. Far to E. Far off Answer: 1. A 2. A 3. C 4. D
5. A 6. A 7. E 8. D 9. E 10. B 11. B 12. C 13. C 14. B 15. A 22 | Page ACS
IBA Engsight No. Word Part of Speech Meaning Sentence 1 Saturate Verb
To soak or fill something completely The heavy rain pounded the ground,
saturating it completely and turning the dusty path into a muddy mess. 2
Savor Verb To enjoy something slowly and fully appreciate it I savored the
rich flavor of the chocolate cake, letting each bite melt in my mouth. 3
Secrete Verb To release a substance from a gland or cell The carnivorous
plant secreted a sticky sap, effectively trapping unsuspecting insects. 4
Shard Noun A small, broken piece of something The antique vase, a
cherished family heirloom, shattered into sharp shards, a painful reminder
of the broken object. 5 Skeptic Noun A person who doubts the truth of
something With a natural skepticism, I needed more evidence before
believing the strange story. 6 Solicitous Adjective Showing care and
concern for someone The attentive nurse ensured her patients were
comfortable, checking on their needs regularly. 7 Soporific Adjective
Causing sleep or drowsiness The warm milk, with a touch of honey, had a
soporific effect, making me feel pleasantly drowsy. 8 Specious Adjective
Seemingly true but actually false His arguments, delivered confidently,
seemed reasonable at first glance, but lacked any real substance. 9
Spectrum Noun A broad range of something The scientist was fascinated
by the light spectrum, exploring its vast range from invisible ultraviolet
rays to the vibrant colors we see and the unseen infrared waves. 10
Stigma Noun A mark of disgrace or shame associated with something
Stuttering used to be a stigma, but thankfully, attitudes are changing
towards acceptance and understanding. 11 Stint Noun A short period of
time spent doing a particular activity She volunteered for a rewarding
three-month stint at the animal shelter, providing temporary care and
affection to abandoned animals. 12 Stipulate Verb To state a condition or
requirement as a necessary part of an agreement The contract clearly
stipulated on-time completion and outlined penalties for any delays.
Vocabulary ACS IBA Engsight 13 Stolid Adjective 14 Striated Impassive
and unemotional The stoic soldier stood guard at his post, his unwavering
determination a beacon of strength amidst the surrounding chaos.
Adjective 15 Strut Marked with narrow grooves or stripes Examining the
muscle fibers under a microscope revealed their striated pattern,
countless tiny grooves running parallel, a design crucial for powerful
contractions. Verb 16 Subpoena To walk in a proud and arrogant way The
peacock strutted around the park, its magnificent tail feathers fanned out
in a dazzling display of pride. The lawyer issued a subpoena to compel the
witness to testify. Noun 17 Subside A court order commanding someone to
appear in court To become less intense or violent The storm raged for
hours before finally subsiding. Verb 18 Substantiat e The detective was
unable to substantiate the rumors about the politician. Verb 19 Supersede
To provide evidence to support a claim Verb 20 Suppositio n To take the
place of something earlier or less important The new law superseded the
old one. My suspicion was just a supposition, and I needed facts. Noun 21
Tacit A belief that is not based on certain knowledge There was a tacit
agreement between the rivals not to attack each other. Adjective Implied
or understood though not directly expressed Her comments about the
weather were tangential to the discussion. 22 Tangential Adjective 23
Tenuous Adjective Going off on a side issue and not relevant to the main
topic There was a tenuous connection between the suspect and the crime
scene. 24 Tirade Noun Weak or flimsy A long, angry speech The politician
launched into a tirade against his opponent. 25 Torpor The hot afternoon
sun induced a state of torpor in the entire town. Noun 26 Tortuous A state
of inactivity or sluggishness The hike followed a tortuous path through the
mountains. Adjective Winding or full of bends 23 | P a g e 24 | Page ACS
IBA Engsight 27 Tractable Adjective Easy to control or manage The well-
trained dog was very tractable. 28 Transgress ion Noun An act of going
beyond what is permitted Stealing is a serious transgression. 29
Truculence Noun A hostile or aggressive attitude The bully's truculence
made everyone afraid. 30 Vacillate Verb To waver or change one's mind
frequently The indecisive leader vacillated on the important decision. 31
Venerate Verb To regard with great respect and reverence Many cultures
venerate their ancestors. 32 Veracious Adjective Truthful or honest The
witness provided a veracious account of the accident. 33 Verbose
Adjective Using or expressing more words than necessary The speaker's
verbose presentation made the audience restless. 34 Viable Adjective
Capable of working or developing successfully The company's new plan
seems like a viable option. 35 Viscous Adjective Thick and sticky, having a
high viscosity Honey is a viscous liquid that flows slowly. 36 Vituperativ e
Adjective Harshly critical or abusive The critic wrote a vituperative review
of the play. 37 Volatile Adjective Likely to change rapidly or become
violent The situation in the country was very volatile. 38 Warranted
Adjective Justified or necessary The use of force was not warranted in that
situation. 39 Wary Adjective Cautious or suspicious The stranger was wary
of the dark alley. 40 Welter Noun A state of great confusion or disorder
The city was in a welter after the natural disaster. 41 Whimsical Adjective
Playful or fanciful The child had a whimsical imagination. 42 Zealot Noun A
person who is fanatically devoted to a particular cause or religion The
zealot preached his beliefs with fervor. ACS IBA Engsight Question 1: Fill in
the blank Exercise After the long and grueling hours of work under the
relentless sun, the laborers succumbed to a profound state of ________,
unable to muster the energy to continue even the simplest of tasks. a)
truculence b) torpor Question 2: Word Meaning c) vigilance d) zealotry e)
viableness What is the intended meaning of "solicitous" in the following
sentence? "Throughout the night, the solicitous nurse moved from bed to
bed in the crowded ward, offering words of comfort, checking vital signs,
and ensuring each patient received the attention and care they needed to
feel safe and secure." a) indifferent b) concerned c) inattentive Question
3: Antonym d) lethargic Which word conveys the opposite meaning of
"tangible"? a) tenacious b) tortuous Question 4: Word in Context c)
tractable d) intangible e) ambivalent e) veracious In the sentence,
"Despite his confident demeanor and the seemingly logical structure of his
speech, his arguments were ultimately revealed to be ________ and quickly
dismantled by the sharp scrutiny of his peers," which word fits best? a)
vacillating b) veracious Question 5: Synonym c) specious Which word is
closest in meaning to "volatile"? a) steady b) whimsical Question 6: Fill in
the blank c) constant d) strident d) predictable e) warranted e) fluctuating
Faced with a reluctant witness who held crucial information, the
prosecution had no choice but to issue a ________ to compel the individual
to appear in court and provide the necessary testimony. a) subpoena b)
stint Question 7: Word in Context c) supposition d) tirade e) zealot What
does "venerate" mean in the sentence, "In numerous ancient civilizations,
it was customary to venerate ancestors by erecting monuments,
performing elaborate rituals, and offering prayers as signs of respect and
reverence"? a) criticize b) ignore c) honor d) dismiss e) vilify 25 | P a g e
ACS IBA Engsight Question 8: Antonym Which word is the opposite of
"saturate"? a) moisten b) deplete Question 9: Word Meaning c) infuse d)
drench e) immerse What is the intended meaning of "stipulate" in the
sentence, "The meticulously drafted contract stipulated that the tenants
were responsible for all repairs and maintenance of the property, ensuring
the landlord's investment remained in pristine condition"? a) imply b)
suggest Question 10: Fill in the blank c) mandate d) infer e) request
Through rigorous experimentation and detailed analysis, the scientist was
finally able to ________ the groundbreaking hypothesis, providing solid
evidence that would convince even the most skeptical peers. a) supersede
b) substantiate Question 11: Word in Context c) secrete d) speculate e)
striate In the sentence, "The CEO's convoluted and ________ speech, filled
with irrelevant anecdotes and tangential points, left the employees feeling
more confused and uncertain about the company's direction than before,"
which word fits best? a) tacit b) tenacious Question 12: Antonym c)
tortuous Which word is the opposite of "skeptic"? a) believer b) doubter
Question 13: Fill in the blank c) critic d) terse d) cynic e) torpid e) agnostic
The soldier's ________ expression, devoid of any hint of fear or emotion,
remained steadfast as he stood guard over the critical outpost, a silent
testament to his unwavering duty and resilience. a) whimsical b)
vituperative c) wary Question 14: Word in Context d) stolid e) tangible
What is the intended meaning of "welter" in the sentence, "In the
aftermath of the unexpected announcement, the office descended into a
welter of speculation, rumors swirling and employees scrambling to
understand the implications for their future roles and responsibilities"? a)
calm b) order c) confusion d) serenity e) silence 26 | P a g e ACS IBA
Engsight Question 15: Fill in the blank With the implementation of the new
technology and the updated procedures, the company hoped to ________
the outdated methods that had long been a hindrance to their efficiency
and growth. a) stipulate b) substantiate c) supersede d) secrete e) strut
Read the following passage and fill the blanks with appropriate words from
the table: Skepticism Veracious Solicitous Welter Zealot Stolid Supersede
Tractable Torpor Secrete Subpoena Substantiate In the aftermath of the
economic crisis, the once-thriving metropolis was plunged into a state of
confusion and disorder. The streets, which used to bustle with activity,
now lay in a ________ (16) of abandoned buildings and empty shops. The
local government, recognizing the severity of the situation, issued a
________ (17) to various financial experts, compelling them to appear and
testify on potential solutions to the fiscal turmoil. Among the experts was
Dr. Eleanor Ross, a renowned economist known for her ________ (18)
approach to problem-solving. Her proposals were not just theoretical; she
could ________ (19) her claims with empirical data and rigorous analysis.
However, not everyone was convinced. There were those who, due to their
inherent ________ (20), doubted the feasibility of her plans and continued
to question the validity of her data. As the days turned into weeks, the
sense of urgency grew. The mayor, a pragmatic and ________ (21) leader,
understood that quick and effective measures were essential to prevent
further decline. He called for an immediate implementation of new policies
that would ________ (22) the outdated and ineffective methods previously
employed. Meanwhile, the residents of the city were caught in a state of
________ (23), their daily lives disrupted by the uncertainty that loomed
over them. Many found themselves in a state of ________ (24), struggling
to muster the energy to go about their daily routines. The once vibrant
community spirit seemed to have vanished, replaced by a pervasive sense
of gloom and hopelessness. In the midst of this chaos, there were still
glimmers of hope. Community leaders, ______(25) about the welfare of
their fellow citizens, organized various support groups and initiatives to
help those in need. They believed that with collective effort and
unwavering determination, the city could eventually rise from its ashes
and reclaim its former glory. 27 | P a g e ACS IBA Engsight Answer Key: 1.
b 2. b 3. d 4. c 5. e 6. a 7. c 8. b 9. c 10. b 11. c 12. a 13. d 14. c 15. c 16.
welter 17. subpoena 18. veracious 19. substantiate 20. skepticism 21.
stolid 22. supersede 23. torpor 24. tractable 25. solicitous 28 | P a g e