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Direction (1-2): In the following questions, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
Q1. But to stand on notions of self-reliance (A)/ in a multilateral world, to spurn a helping hand, (B) is to be behold to a strange pride. (C)/ No Error (D)
A
B
C
D
Solution:
Replace ‘to be behold’ with ‘to be beholden’.
Q2. Irrespective of what was agreed upon in the past, (A) democracies should be enough supple to respond to emergencies (B)/in ways that benefit the greater common good. (C)/ No Error (D)
A
B
C
D
Solution:
Replace ‘enough supple’ with ‘supple enough’.
Directions (3-4): In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filed in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four as your answer.
Q3. When he cleared UPSC Exam, he ________________ of all his hard work.
skated on thin ice
reaped the harvest
took a back seat
took a nosedive
Solution:
Skate on thin ice (idiom): do or say something risky or something that could cause trouble. Reap the harvest (idiom): benefit or suffer as a direct result of past actions. Take a back seat (idiom): choose to be less important in a role. Take a nosedive (idiom): rapid drop or decrease in value. Hence option B is the correct choice.
Q4. We need to have a meeting this week in order to _________ the distribution problems.
jack up
iron out
lay out
chip in
Solution:
Jack up (phrasal verb): to raise Iron out (phrasal verb): eliminate Lay out (phrasal verb): arrange Chip in (phrasal verb): help Hence option B is the correct choice.
Directions (5-6): Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Q5. GROGGY
Sensible
Pensive
Cunning
Unsteady
Solution:
Groggy: weak and unable to think clearly or walk correctly. Unsteady: liable to fall or shake; not steady in position. Hence Groggy and Unsteady are synonyms to each other.
Q6. COZEN
Revolt
Bury
Cheat
Care
Solution:
Cozen: trick or deceive. Hence Cozen and Cheat are synonyms to each other. S7. Ans.(b) Sol. Flaccid: soft and hanging loosely or limply, especially so as to look or feel unpleasant. Taut: stretched or pulled tight; not slack. Hence Flaccid and Taut are antonyms to each other.
Directions (7-8): In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it.
Q7. FLACCID
Upright
Taut
Uneven
Tough
Solution:
Flaccid: soft and hanging loosely or limply, especially so as to look or feel unpleasant. Taut: stretched or pulled tight; not slack. Hence Flaccid and Taut are antonyms to each other.
Q8. INDENTURE
Pit
Protrusion
Hollow
Dint
Solution:
Indenture: a legal agreement, contract, or document, in particular: Protrusion: something that protrudes; a protuberance. Hence Indenture and Protrusion are antonyms to each other.
Directions (9-10): In the following questions, out of the four alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Q9. To be up in arms
To be full with compassion
To be very angry
To struggle against unfavorable circumstances
To be repented
Solution:
Option B is the correct meaning.
Q10. Be in a stew
To express a reaction or opinion very clearly
To develop a fondness for someone or begin to like someone
To express heartfelt gratitude or feel particularly fortunate
To be worried and flummoxed about something
Solution:
Option D is the correct meaning.
Directions: (11-12) Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences.
Q11. People or things that have been rejected or discarded as worthless.
Footpad
Internist
Flotsam
Isobel
Solution:
Option C is the correct substitution.
Q12. A person who introduces the performers or contestants in a variety show.
Compere
Claque
Bale
Creak
Solution:
Option A is the correct substitution.
Directions (13-15): In the following questions, four words are given out of which one word is incorrectly spelt. Select the incorrectly spelt word.
Q13.
Eavesdrop
Expatriate
Exaggerate
Eviserate
Solution:
Correct Spelling is ‘Eviscerate’.
Q14.
Dialate
Dungeon
Dichotomy
Description
Solution:
Correct Spelling is ‘Dilate’.
Q15.
Proprieter
Primeval
Precursor
Practitioner
Solution:
Correct Spelling is ‘Proprietor’.
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