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Directions (1-2): In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the button corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the "No error" option.
Q1. Wherever you live, (A)/ there is surely some countryside or coastline (B)/not too far away that you are proud of. (C)/ No error (D)
A
B
C
D
Solution:
No Error
Q2. Not only we saw (A)/ the President but also (B)/ the Chief Minister of Delhi. (C)/ No Error (D)
A
B
C
D
Solution:
Replace ‘Not only we saw’ with ‘We saw not only’. As the conjunction pair ‘not only….but also’ will take similar ‘parts of speech’ with it.
Directions (3-4): The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.
Q3. Since last year his condition has been________
deteriorate
deteriorating
severely deteriorated
deterioratingly
Solution:
Since + Point of time + Perfect Tense/Perfect Continuous Tense. ‘Has been deteriorating’ denotes the right usage of Perfect Continuous Tense. Hence option B is the correct choice.
Q4. The quake also_______ mudslides on the outskirts of the city.
tempered
tampered
eroded
triggered
Solution:
Tamper: interfere with (something) in order to cause damage. Erode: gradually destroy or be gradually destroyed. Trigger: to cause the explosion of. Hence option D fits in the context.
Directions (5-6): In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word and click the button corresponding to it.
Q5. REPROOF
Respite
Ratification
Rebuke
Truce
Solution:
Reproof: an expression of blame or disapproval. Respite: a short delay permitted before an unpleasant obligation is met. Rebuke: an expression of sharp disapproval or criticism. Truce: an agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting or arguing for a certain time. Hence Reproof and Rebuke are synonyms to each other.
Q6. SPRUCE
Lethargy
Neat
Deserving
Eager
Solution:
Spruce: neat, clean, or stylish in appearance Hence Spruce and Neat are synonyms to each other.
Directions (7-8): In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.
Q7. EVANESCENT
Lasting
Fleeting
Erratic
Elusive
Solution:
Evanescent: soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence; quickly fading or disappearing Lasting: existing or continuing a long while. Hence Evanescent and Lasting are antonyms to each other.
Q8. PANEGYRIC
Nugatory
Criticism
Fantasy
Grandeur
Solution:
Panegyric: a public speech or published text in praise of someone or something. Criticism: the expression of disapproval of someone or something on the basis of perceived faults or mistake. Hence Panegyric and Criticism 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 put a spoke in one's wheel
To be advantageous at the time of difficulty
To maintain under all circumstances
To blame the other party
To put a difficulty in the way of progress
Solution:
Option D is the correct meaning.
Q10. At loggerheads
To suffer
In conflict with someone
To face tough competition
To be in do or die situation
Solution:
Option B is the correct meaning.
Directions (11-15): In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
For a minute, dispel all the mental images and stereotypes; ______________ the jargon of 'opening up,' 'flow,' 'nidra,' and 'balance'. Focus _______ what you need for your body. ___________ you aren't sure, begin here — with just one asana. It's one of the basic ones ___________ I lead every class with. You can do it as a stand-alone piece ____________ begin with it when you're at the gym.
Q11. mental images and stereotypes; ______________ the jargon of 'opening up
forgetful
forget
forgot
forgotten
Solution:
Option B is the correct choice.
For a minute, dispel all the mental images and stereotypes; ______________ the jargon of 'opening up,' 'flow,' 'nidra,' and 'balance'. Focus _______ what you need for your body. ___________ you aren't sure, begin here — with just one asana. It's one of the basic ones ___________ I lead every class with. You can do it as a stand-alone piece ____________ begin with it when you're at the gym.
Q12. Focus _______ what you need for your body.
of
for
off
on
Solution:
‘On’ is the correct preposition to use with verb ‘Focus’.
For a minute, dispel all the mental images and stereotypes; ______________ the jargon of 'opening up,' 'flow,' 'nidra,' and 'balance'. Focus _______ what you need for your body. ___________ you aren't sure, begin here — with just one asana. It's one of the basic ones ___________ I lead every class with. You can do it as a stand-alone piece ____________ begin with it when you're at the gym.
Q13. ___________ you aren't sure, begin here — with just one asana.
for
but
if
whether
Solution:
Option C is the correct choice.
For a minute, dispel all the mental images and stereotypes; ______________ the jargon of 'opening up,' 'flow,' 'nidra,' and 'balance'. Focus _______ what you need for your body. ___________ you aren't sure, begin here — with just one asana. It's one of the basic ones ___________ I lead every class with. You can do it as a stand-alone piece ____________ begin with it when you're at the gym.
Q14. It's one of the basic ones ___________ I lead every class with.
this
these
that
those
Solution:
Option C is the correct choice.
For a minute, dispel all the mental images and stereotypes; ______________ the jargon of 'opening up,' 'flow,' 'nidra,' and 'balance'. Focus _______ what you need for your body. ___________ you aren't sure, begin here — with just one asana. It's one of the basic ones ___________ I lead every class with. You can do it as a stand-alone piece ____________ begin with it when you're at the gym.
Q15. stand-alone piece ____________ begin with it when you're at the gym.
or
nor
either
neither
Solution:
Option A is the correct choice.
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