1. Choose the pair that best expresses the relationship similar to the one expressed by the pair of words in capital letters: FOREST : TREES

Lawn : Grass

Shore : Lake

Valley : Stream

Ocean : Rocks

2. The synonym of 'Excess' is--

durable

exploit

continuous

surplus

3. Since an in-house search failed to reveal the culprit, an outside investigation was 'instigated'.

requested

initiated

carried out

discussed

4. EXPOUND:

confound

perplex

explain

obscure

5. Facsimile:

reproduction

sincere

original

fact-finding

6. Doctors encourage their patients not to get upset about 'trivial' matters.

unexpected

unimportant

unusual

uncertain

7. Pick out the most appropriate pair to fill in the blanks in same order. The ---- words of the mother comforted the --- chiled.

harsh, naughty

sweet, happy

soft, energetic

soothing, disappointed

8. The word 'Benevolent' means--

kind

unkind

cruel

honest

9. Rage--

Violent

Anger

Wrath

Calmness

10. STAGANANT--

treason

tiring

platry

motionless