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Directions (1-4): In these questions some of the sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which part of a sentence has an error and indicate it corresponding to the appropriate letter. If there is no error, indicate corresponding to the last option.
Q1. It is not possible for me (A) / to give you the accurate date (B) / of my departure yet (C) / No Error (D)
A
B
C
D
Solution:
Replace ‘the’ with ‘an’. This part has ‘article’ related error as there is no definiteness about the date, ‘the’ will not be used. Hence part ‘b’ has an error.
Q2. He flowed into a rage (A) / at the very (B) / sight of that man (C) / No error (D)
A
B
C
D
Solution:
Replace ‘flowed into a rage’ with ‘flew into a rage’. Flew: to move with an aggressive surge/ suddenly become very angry. Hence ‘flew into a rage’ is the correct usage.
Q3. The Statesman has the (A)/ larger circulation (B)/ of all English details (C)/ No Error (D).
A
B
C
D
Solution:
Replace ‘larger’ by ‘largest’. Article ‘the’ takes ‘superlative degree of adjective’ after it not the ‘comparative degree’ usually. Hence option ‘B’ has the error.
Q4. The plan was to go for (A)/ the cinema but (B)/ owing to certain hindrances, it failed (C)/ No Error (D)
A
B
C
D
Solution:
Ans.(a) Sol. Replace ‘for’ by ‘to’. As ‘go to the cinema’, ‘go to the theatre’ etc. are the correct phrases. Hence option ‘A’ has the error.
Directions (5-7): Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Q5. LIMBER
Lissome
Stiff
Lummox
Luminary
Solution:
Limber: (of a person or body part) lithe or supple. Lissome: (of a person or their body) thin, supple, and graceful. Stiff: (of a person or part of the body) unable to move easily and without pain. Lummox: a clumsy, stupid person. Luminary: a person who inspires or influences others. Hence Limber and Lissome are synonyms to each other.
Q6. ABRADE
Scold
Attach
Wear off
Twist
Solution:
Abrade: scrape or wear away by friction or erosion. Wear off: lose effectiveness or intensity. Hence Abrade and Wear off are synonyms to each other.
Q7. DECAPITATE
Behead
Decipher
Deploy
Delve
Solution:
Decapitate: to cut off the head of. Behead: cut off the head of (someone). Delve: dig; excavate. Hence Decapitate and Behead are synonyms to each other.
Directions (8-10): 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.
Q8. REPINE
Gripe
Rejoice
Quibble
Bleat
Solution:
Repine: to express dissatisfaction, pain or resentment usually tiresomely. Gripe: complain about something in a persistent, irritating way. Rejoice: feel or show great joy or delight. Quibble: argue or raise objections about a trivial matter. Bleat: make a characteristic weak, wavering cry. Hence Repine and Rejoice are antonyms to each other.
Q9. SAPIENT
Imbecile
Sage
Perceptive
Discerning
Solution:
Sapient: having or showing deep understanding and intelligent application of knowledge. Imbecile: stupid; idiotic. Hence Sapient and Imbecile are antonyms to each other.
Q10. EDACIOUS
Smart
Fasting
Sickly
Valuable
Solution:
Edacious: of or relating to eating. Fasting: willing abstinence or reduction from some or all food, drink, or both, for a period of time. Hence Edacious and Fasting are antonyms to each other.
Directions (11-15): In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. First read the passage over and try to understand what it is about. Then fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given.
Born on October 15, 1542 in Umerkot, India, and (xi)………… at age 14, Akbar the Great began his military conquests under the (xii)………… of a regent before claiming imperial power and expanding the Mughal Empire. Known as much for his (xiii)……….. leadership style as for his (xiv)………. , Akbar ushered in an era of religious tolerance and (xv)……….. for the arts. Akbar the Great died in 1605.
Q11. Born on October 15, 1542 in Umerkot, India, and _________ at age 14,
announced
dethroned
supplanted
enthroned
Solution:
Enthrone: install (a monarch or bishop) on a throne, especially during a ceremony to mark the beginning of their rule.
Born on October 15, 1542 in Umerkot, India, and (xi)………… at age 14, Akbar the Great began his military conquests under the (xii)………… of a regent before claiming imperial power and expanding the Mughal Empire. Known as much for his (xiii)……….. leadership style as for his (xiv)………. , Akbar ushered in an era of religious tolerance and (xv)……….. for the arts. Akbar the Great died in 1605.
Q12. under the __________ of a regent before claiming imperial power
sanctum
tutelage
shroud
expedience
Solution:
Tutelage: protection of or authority over someone or something; guardianship.
Born on October 15, 1542 in Umerkot, India, and (xi)………… at age 14, Akbar the Great began his military conquests under the (xii)………… of a regent before claiming imperial power and expanding the Mughal Empire. Known as much for his (xiii)……….. leadership style as for his (xiv)………. , Akbar ushered in an era of religious tolerance and (xv)……….. for the arts. Akbar the Great died in 1605.
Q13. Known as much for his _________ leadership style
inclusive
enervate
succumb
evitable
Solution:
Inclusive: including all the services or items normally expected or required.
Born on October 15, 1542 in Umerkot, India, and (xi)………… at age 14, Akbar the Great began his military conquests under the (xii)………… of a regent before claiming imperial power and expanding the Mughal Empire. Known as much for his (xiii)……….. leadership style as for his (xiv)………. , Akbar ushered in an era of religious tolerance and (xv)……….. for the arts. Akbar the Great died in 1605.
Q14. for his ________ , Akbar ushered in an era of religious tolerance
war threatening
warmongering
war loving
wanton
Solution:
Warmongering: encouragement or advocacy of aggression towards other countries or groups.
Born on October 15, 1542 in Umerkot, India, and (xi)………… at age 14, Akbar the Great began his military conquests under the (xii)………… of a regent before claiming imperial power and expanding the Mughal Empire. Known as much for his (xiii)……….. leadership style as for his (xiv)………. , Akbar ushered in an era of religious tolerance and (xv)……….. for the arts. Akbar the Great died in 1605.
Q15. and _________ for the arts. Akbar the Great died in 1605
retreat
appliance
leniency
appreciation
Solution:
Option D is the correct choice.
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