14 + Interview Questions in ENGLISH COMPREHENSION in MISCELLANEOUS Page 1 InterviewSolution

1.	1). PRQ2). RPQ3). PQR4). QPR
Answer» R must be the first statement as the other options do not make any sense here. Q does not FIT after R but P makes sense here. Q COMPLETES the sequence correctly. THUS option 2 is the CORRECT answer.

Discussion

2.	1). Concoct2). Whittle3). Beget4). Exigency
Answer» Option 2) Whittle (REDUCE; diminish) is the correct answer. Concoct = CREATE or DEVISE (a story or PLAN). Beget = CAUSE; bring about. Exigency = urgency.

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1). Concoct2). Whittle3). Beget4). Exigency

Answer»

Option 2) Whittle (REDUCE; diminish) is the correct answer.

Concoct = CREATE or DEVISE (a story or PLAN).

Beget = CAUSE; bring about.

Exigency = urgency.

Discussion

3.	1). Be such a big hit2). Have such a great infleunce3). Be a failure4). Be ignored so badly
Answer» The idiom 'run into the sand' means 'fails to ACHIEVE a RESULT'. Thus OPTION 3 is the CORRECT answer.$

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4.	1). Careful2). Formal3). Exact4). Easy going
Answer» Punctilious = showing GREAT attention to detail or correct behaviour. Thus, OPTION 4) EASY GOING is an antonym.

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5.	1). Anything2). Anybody3). Anyways4). Any
Answer» We NEED to fill the blank such that it indicates whichever of a specified CLASS might be chosen. (the sentence would THUS mean not at all or by no WAY. Option 4) Any is the correct answer.

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6.	1).2). A new office is being built near my house3). A new office is built near my house, by the man.4). A new office is being built near my house, by the man.
Answer» The sentence is in ACTIVE voice where the verb expresses the action of subject upon object. THUS to convert it into passive voice: Object + HELPING Verb + Verb 3rd Form + By + Subject The object 'new office' should be WRITTEN before the subject 'man.' The tense is present continuous thus the rule is: Active voice: Subject +is/am/are+V1+ing+Object Passive Voice: Object +is/am/are+being+V3+by+Subject Thus option 4 is the correct answer.

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1).2). A new office is being built near my house3). A new office is built near my house, by the man.4). A new office is being built near my house, by the man.

Answer»

The sentence is in ACTIVE voice where the verb expresses the action of subject upon object. THUS to convert it into passive voice:

Object + HELPING Verb + Verb 3rd Form + By + Subject

The object 'new office' should be WRITTEN before the subject 'man.' The tense is present continuous thus the rule is:

Active voice: Subject +is/am/are+V1+ing+Object

Passive Voice: Object +is/am/are+being+V3+by+Subject

Thus option 4 is the correct answer.

Discussion

7.	1). Amorphous2). Adamant3). Surreptitious4). Ramose
Answer» The meanings of the words are: AMORPHOUS=> lacking a CRYSTALLINE structure$ ADAMANT=> very HARD native crystalline carbon valued as a gem$ Surreptitious=> stealthy Ramose=> branch like Thus option 2 is the correct answer.

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1). Amorphous2). Adamant3). Surreptitious4). Ramose

Answer»

The meanings of the words are:

AMORPHOUS=> lacking a CRYSTALLINE structure$

ADAMANT=> very HARD native crystalline carbon valued as a gem$

Surreptitious=> stealthy

Ramose=> branch like

Thus option 2 is the correct answer.

Discussion

8.	1).2). Tara said that she could visit the place next month3). Tara said that she would be visiting the place next month4). Tara said that she will visit the place next month.
Answer» In indirect speech, the words of the speaker are changed. There needs to be a CHANGE in the tense as well, as the words have been spoken by the speaker in PAST so narrating them in present needs a change in the tense. The pronouns are changed accordingly too. The VERB 'will' in DIRECT speech would become 'would' in indirect speech. Thus option 3 is the correct answer.$

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9.	1). Real2). Virtual3). Fantasy4). Artificial
Answer» Once you DECIDE to do something, the next STEP is actually doing it. Where would you do it? This happens outside, in the REAL world. Or REALITY. Option 1) Real is the correct answer. Completed sentence: SUCCESS is achieved twice, once in the mind and the second time in the real world.

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1). Real2). Virtual3). Fantasy4). Artificial

Answer»

Once you DECIDE to do something, the next STEP is actually doing it. Where would you do it? This happens outside, in the REAL world. Or REALITY. Option 1) Real is the correct answer.

Completed sentence:

SUCCESS is achieved twice, once in the mind and the second time in the real world.

Discussion

10.	1). Purification2). Decrease3). Mundane4). Placate
Answer» The MEANINGS of the words are: Adulteration=> to corrupt, DEBASE, or MAKE impure by the addition of a foreign or inferior SUBSTANCE or elements Purification=> to make pure Mundane=> lacking interest or excitement; dull Placate=> to make calm Thus option 1 is the correct answer.

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1). Purification2). Decrease3). Mundane4). Placate

Answer»

The MEANINGS of the words are:

Adulteration=> to corrupt, DEBASE, or MAKE impure by the addition of a foreign or inferior SUBSTANCE or elements

Purification=> to make pure

Mundane=> lacking interest or excitement; dull

Placate=> to make calm

Thus option 1 is the correct answer.

Discussion

11.	1). Soothing2). Fizzing3). Buzzing4). Razzing
Answer» MELODY = a SEQUENCE of single notes that is musically satisfying; a tune. THUS, OPTION 1) Soothing (calming; satisfying) is the correct answer. Fizzing = make a buzzing or crackling sound. Razzing = marked by or expressive of mild or good-natured teasing.

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1). Soothing2). Fizzing3). Buzzing4). Razzing

Answer»

MELODY = a SEQUENCE of single notes that is musically satisfying; a tune. THUS, OPTION 1) Soothing (calming; satisfying) is the correct answer.

Fizzing = make a buzzing or crackling sound.

Razzing = marked by or expressive of mild or good-natured teasing.

Discussion

12.	1). This2). Always3). It4). All
Answer» CORRECT option - 4 It is generally USED "all is WELL", other words are not giving APPROPRIATE meaning. So, option 4 is the correct answer.

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1). This2). Always3). It4). All

Answer»

CORRECT option - 4

It is generally USED "all is WELL", other words are not giving APPROPRIATE meaning. So, option 4 is the correct answer.

Discussion

13.	1). Uncommunicative2). Bold3). Smart4). Intelligent
Answer» The word 'reticent' MEANS 'uncommunicative.' Thus OPTION 1 is the CORRECT ANSWER.

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14.	1). Obituary2). Oblivion3). Racy4). Acrimony
Answer» The meanings of the words are: Obituary=> A published notice of a death.$ Oblivion=> The STATE of having passed out of the MEMORY or of being UTTERLY forgotten.$ Racy=> Exciting or exhilarating to the mind.$ Acrimony=> a ROUGH and BITTER manner$ Thus option 4 is the correct answer.$

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1). Obituary2). Oblivion3). Racy4). Acrimony

Answer»

The meanings of the words are:

Obituary=> A published notice of a death.$

Oblivion=> The STATE of having passed out of the MEMORY or of being UTTERLY forgotten.$

Racy=> Exciting or exhilarating to the mind.$

Acrimony=> a ROUGH and BITTER manner$

Thus option 4 is the correct answer.$

Discussion

Explore topic-wise InterviewSolutions in .

1). PRQ2). RPQ3). PQR4). QPR

1). Concoct2). Whittle3). Beget4). Exigency

1). Be such a big hit2). Have such a great infleunce3). Be a failure4). Be ignored so badly

1). Careful2). Formal3). Exact4). Easy going

1). Anything2). Anybody3). Anyways4). Any

1).2). A new office is being built near my house3). A new office is built near my house, by the man.4). A new office is being built near my house, by the man.

1). Amorphous2). Adamant3). Surreptitious4). Ramose

1).2). ​Tara said that she could visit the place next month3). Tara said that she would be visiting the place next month4). Tara said that she will visit the place next month.

1). Real2). Virtual3). Fantasy4). Artificial

1). Purification2). Decrease3). Mundane4). Placate

1). Soothing2). Fizzing3). Buzzing4). Razzing

1). This2). Always3). It4). All

1). Uncommunicative2). Bold3). Smart4). Intelligent

1). Obituary2). Oblivion3). Racy4). Acrimony

1).2). Tara said that she could visit the place next month3). Tara said that she would be visiting the place next month4). Tara said that she will visit the place next month.