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Directions (1-2): 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. His maid servant behaviour (A)/ is undoubtedly indecent (B)/ but I don’t understand how he tolerates it (C)/ No Error (D).
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
Q1. His maid servant behaviour (A)/ is undoubtedly indecent (B)/ but I don’t understand how he tolerates it (C)/ No Error (D).
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
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Q2. The issues are very complex (A)/ and the problem is that they are bound to be obscured (B)/ by these hypocritical politicians (C)/ No Error (D)
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
S1. Ans.(a)
Sol. Replace “servant’” with “servant’s”. The presence of the noun ‘behaviour’ after ‘servant’ justifies the use of ‘s and meaning of the sentence. Hence option ‘A’ has the error.
Sol. Replace “servant’” with “servant’s”. The presence of the noun ‘behaviour’ after ‘servant’ justifies the use of ‘s and meaning of the sentence. Hence option ‘A’ has the error.
Q2. The issues are very complex (A)/ and the problem is that they are bound to be obscured (B)/ by these hypocritical politicians (C)/ No Error (D)
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
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Directions (3-4): 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.
Q3. The affluent life styles of contemporary politicians are in sharp contrast to the _________ways of living of the freedom fighters.
(a) agnostic
(b) stingy
(c) consoled
(d) austere
Q4. The older generation is _______in its outlook and hence cannot tolerate independent ideas of the youngsters.
(a) paradox
(b) liberal
(c) orthodox
(d) restricted
Directions (5-6): Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Q5. STERNUTATION
(a) Hardening
(b) Sneezing
(c) Trepidation
(d) Reversal
S2. Ans.(d)
Sol. No Error
Sol. No Error
Directions (3-4): 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.
Q3. The affluent life styles of contemporary politicians are in sharp contrast to the _________ways of living of the freedom fighters.
(a) agnostic
(b) stingy
(c) consoled
(d) austere
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S3. Ans.(d)
Sol. Austere: (of living conditions or a way of life) having no comforts or luxuries.
Hence option D is the correct choice.
Sol. Austere: (of living conditions or a way of life) having no comforts or luxuries.
Hence option D is the correct choice.
Q4. The older generation is _______in its outlook and hence cannot tolerate independent ideas of the youngsters.
(a) paradox
(b) liberal
(c) orthodox
(d) restricted
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S4. Ans.(c)
Sol. Orthodox: following or conforming to the traditional or generally accepted rules or beliefs of a religion, philosophy, or practice.
Hence option C is the correct choice.
Sol. Orthodox: following or conforming to the traditional or generally accepted rules or beliefs of a religion, philosophy, or practice.
Hence option C 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. STERNUTATION
(a) Hardening
(b) Sneezing
(c) Trepidation
(d) Reversal
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S5. Ans.(b)
Sol. Sternutation: the action of sneezing.
Hence Sternutation and Sneezing are synonyms to each other.
Sol. Sternutation: the action of sneezing.
Hence Sternutation and Sneezing are synonyms to each other.
Q6. INCINERATE
(a) shake
(b) burn
(c) polish
(d) abuse
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S6. Ans.(b)
Sol. Incinerate: destroy (something, especially waste material) by burning.
Hence Incinerate and Burn are synonyms to each other.
Sol. Incinerate: destroy (something, especially waste material) by burning.
Hence Incinerate and Burn are synonyms 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. REPINE
(a) Gripe
(b) Rejoice
(c) Quibble
(d) Bleat
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S7. Ans.(b)
Sol. 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.
Sol. 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.
Q8. SAPIENT
(a) Imbecile
(b) Sage
(c) Perceptive
(d) Discerning
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S8. Ans.(a)
Sol. Sapient: having or showing deep understanding and intelligent application of knowledge.
Imbecile: stupid; idiotic.
Hence Sapient and Imbecile are antonyms to each other.
Sol. Sapient: having or showing deep understanding and intelligent application of knowledge.
Imbecile: stupid; idiotic.
Hence Sapient and Imbecile 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. Look over one’s shoulder
(a) Watch for danger or threats to oneself
(b) To ignore a person’s request
(c) To be obsessed with one’s own semblance
(d) To take attention or credit away from someone else
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S9. Ans.(a)
Sol. Option A is the correct meaning.
Sol. Option A is the correct meaning.
Q10. Hand over first
(a) To be dexterous
(b) To do something that prevents an activity from continuing
(c) To announce your intention of entering a competition
(d) At a very fast pace
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S10. Ans.(d)
Sol. Option D is the correct meaning.
Sol. Option D is the correct meaning.
Directions (11-15): Read the passage, carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives.
The overwhelming vote given by the greater part of the public has so far been in favour of films which pass the time easily and satisfy that part of our imagination which depends on the more obvious kind of daydreams. We make up for what we secretly regard as our deficiencies by watching the stimulating adventures of the other people who are stronger, more effective, or more beautiful than we are. The conventional stars act out our daydreams for us in a constant succession of exciting situations set in the open spaces, in the jungles or in the underworld of great cities which abounds in crime and violence. We would not dare to be in such situations but the situations are very exciting to watch since our youth is being spent in day to, day routine of school, office or home.
Q11. According to the passage, most of us prefer films which
(a) overwhelm our imagination
(b) depict our times
(c) fulfil our secret wishes
(d) appeal to our reason
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S11. Ans.(c)
Sol. According to the passage, most of us prefer to watch films that satisfy and/or fulfil our secret wishes.
Sol. According to the passage, most of us prefer to watch films that satisfy and/or fulfil our secret wishes.
Q12. By watching thrilling adventures in films we make up for
(a) the effectiveness of our desires
(b) the shortcomings in our life
(c) the stimulation of our everyday life
(d) the influence which we don’t have
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S12. Ans.(b)
Sol. By watching thrilling adventures, we make up for our shortcomings.
Sol. By watching thrilling adventures, we make up for our shortcomings.
Q13. Film stars present situations
(a) which are familiar to us, the city dwellers
(b) which we have seen only in jungles
(c) which we meet everyday at work
(d) which excite us
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S13. Ans.(d)
Sol. Film stars present situations that are uncommon to our daily life and which excite us.
Sol. Film stars present situations that are uncommon to our daily life and which excite us.
Q14. Whether we admit it to ourselves or not, we are aware that
(a) we are weak and plain
(b) we are both powerful and handsome
(c) we are as strong as film heroes
(d) we are more beautiful than film stars
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S14. Ans.(a)
Sol. We somehow admit to the fact that we are weak and plain and we try to find adventure by watching movie stars.
Sol. We somehow admit to the fact that we are weak and plain and we try to find adventure by watching movie stars.
Q15. The daily life of students, office-goers and housewives is
(a) full of new adventures
(b) the same dull repetition
(c) stimulating to their imagination
(d) very exciting to them
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S15. Ans.(b)
Sol. The daily life of school, office-goers and home-makers make up for the same old repetition of routine.
Sol. The daily life of school, office-goers and home-makers make up for the same old repetition of routine.
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