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Directions (1-5): In the following question, 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.
Q1. Seamless stretches of rolling greens, undulating streams and misty mountains- the magic of Eastern Ghats is a stark contrast to the _________life in the city.
chronicle
unlawful
cordial
chaotic
Solution:
Chronicle: a historical account of events arranged in order of time usually without analysis or interpretation. Cordial: warm and friendly. Chaotic: in a state of complete confusion and disorder. Hence option D fits in the context.
Q2. From banking to shopping to texting to calling, smartphone allows you to __________ multiple tasks simultaneously.
expunge
annul
accomplish
discuss
Solution:
Expunge: remove completely. Accomplish: achieve or complete successfully. Hence option C fits in the context.
Q3. Towards the end of his ________ in Rome he fell violently in love with a Roman lady called Faustine, who appears in his poetry as Columba.
reside
sojourn
life
liability
Solution:
Sojourn: a temporary stay. Liability: the state of being legally responsible for something. Hence option B fits in the context.
Q4. An African Safari brings life changing experiences combining thrills and _________ joy.
restrained
inhibited
encumbered
untrammelled
Solution:
Encumbered: restrict or impede (someone or something) in such a way that free action or movement is difficult. Untrammeled: not deprived of freedom of action or expression; not restricted. Hence option D fits in the context.
Q5. The sight of a Southern ground hornbills’ group stealthily marching along is nice but a leopard still _______us.
incurs
eludes
contends
growls at
Solution:
Incur: bring down upon oneself. Contend: to compete in order to win something. And if something that you want eludes you, you do not succeed in achieving it. Hence option B fits in the context.
Directions (6-10): 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.
Q6. The last thing that the fond mother (A)/ gave her only son (B)/ was his blessing. (C) / No error (D)
A
B
C
D
Solution:
Replace ‘his’ with ‘her’ as the pronoun is being used for the mother.
Q7. To his innovative ideas and practices in farming (A) / he was given (B) / the Krishi Pandit Award last year. (C) / No error (D)
A
B
C
D
Solution:
There is a preposition related error. Replace ‘to his innovative ideas’ with ‘for his innovative ideas’.
Q8. For times immemorial (A) / sea shells have been used by man (B) / in many ways. (C) / No error (D)
A
B
C
D
Solution:
‘Since time immemorial’ is an idiomatic expression which means ‘from a time long before one would be able to remember; since the distant past’. Hence replace ‘For times immemorial’ with ‘Since time immemorial’.
Q9. Oh for God sake (A) / leave me alone (B) / and go away from here. (C) / No error (D)
A
B
C
D
Solution:
For God’s sake is an idiomatic expression which means ‘an oath of exasperation, annoyance, frustration, anger, or surprise’. Hence replace ‘Oh for God sake’ with ‘Oh for God’s sake’
Q10. Each of the boys (A) / were to blame (B) / for the accident. (C) / No error (D)
A
B
C
D
Solution:
Each is often followed by a prepositional phrase ending in a plural word (Each of the bicycles), thus confusing the verb choice. However, each is always singular and requires a singular verb. Hence replace ‘were to blame’ with ‘was to blame’.
Directions (11-13): In the following question, out of the four alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Q11. Forty winks
To be an idle and worthless person
A nap or a brief sleep
To not attend a place you are asked to
To pretend something
Solution:
Option B is the correct meaning.
Q12. Runs its course
To spoil one's happy feelings
To be the person who is considered responsible for something that has gone wrong
To remain loyal to someone or something
To develop gradually and come to a natural end
Solution:
Option D is the correct meaning.
Q13. Turn the air blue
To subject to drastic rearrangement or reorganization
To be in an advantageous situation
To use profane language with great rapidity
To turn into a successful personality after a series of failures
Solution:
Option C is the correct meaning.
Directions (14-15): In each of the following questions, choose the correctly spelt word out of the given alternatives.
Q14.
Liaison
Maintainence
Deductable
Convalece
Solution:
Option A is correctly spelt.
Q15.
Millenium
Rhythym
Harass
Cemetary
Solution:
Option C is correctly spelt.
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