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| 51. |
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM for the given word.Disgruntled1. Stable2. Fast3. Exhausted4. Pleased |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : Pleased<br><p>The word <strong>disgruntled</strong> means <strong>not satisfied; angry.</strong></p><p>Thus <strong>pleased</strong> which means <strong>contented and happy</strong> is the word opposite in meaning to the given word.</p><p><strong>Stable</strong>> steady</p><p><strong>Exhausted</strong>> tired</p><p><strong>Option 4 is thus the correct answer.</strong></p> | |
| 52. |
Select the most appropriate SYNONYM for the given word.Bellicose1. Belligerent2. Fortuitous3. Fitful4. Extant |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : Belligerent<br><p>The word <strong>bellicose</strong> means <strong>demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight. </strong></p><p><strong>Belligerent></strong> hostile</p><p><strong>Fortuitous></strong> lucky</p><p><strong>Fitful></strong> active or occurring spasmodically or intermittently; not regular or steady.</p><p><strong>Extant></strong> still in existence</p><p><strong>Option 1 is thus the correct answer.</strong></p> | |
| 53. |
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM for the given word.Fatuous1. Explicit2. Occult3. Sensible4. Modified |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : Sensible<br><p>The word <strong>fatuous </strong>means <strong>silly and pointless.</strong></p><p><strong>Explicit></strong> precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable</p><p><strong>Occult></strong> mystical; supernatural</p><p><strong>Sensible></strong> <span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;">done or chosen in accordance with wisdom or prudence</span></p><p><strong>Modified></strong> developed; changed</p><p><strong>Option 3 is thus the word opposite in meaning.</strong></p> | |
| 54. |
Select the most appropriate SYNONYM for the given word.Disconcerting1. Exquisite2. Bourgeois3. Unnerving4. Feline |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : Unnerving<br><p>The word <strong>disconcerting </strong>means <strong>disturbing; causing one to feel unsettled.</strong></p><p><strong>Exquisite></strong> extremely beautiful and delicate.</p><p><strong>Bourgeois></strong> belonging to or characteristic of the middle class, typically with reference to its perceived materialistic values or conventional attitudes.</p><p><strong>Unnerving></strong> causing one to lose courage or confidence; disconcerting.</p><p><strong>Feline></strong> of or relating to cats</p><p><strong>Option 3 is thus the correct answer.</strong></p> | |
| 55. |
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM for the given word.Exuberant1. Riotous2. Stunted3. Disheveled4. Bleak |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : Stunted<br><p>The word <strong>exuberant</strong> means <strong>growing profusely.</strong></p><p><strong>Riotous</strong>> unruly; rowdy</p><p><strong>Stunted</strong>> having been prevented from growing or developing properly.</p><p><strong>Disheveled</strong>> untidy</p><p><strong>Bleak</strong>> grim; miserable</p><p><strong>Option 2 is thus the correct answer.</strong></p> | |
| 56. |
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM for the given word.Extraneous1. Concise2. Frugal3. Appropriate4. Repetitive |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : Appropriate<br><p>The word <strong>extraneous</strong> means <strong>irrelevant or unrelated to the subject.</strong></p><p><strong>Concise</strong>> short and meaningful</p><p><strong>Frugal></strong> sparing or economical as regards money or food.</p><p><strong>Appropriate</strong>> suitable; relevant</p><p><strong>Repetitive</strong>> occurring again and again</p><p><strong>Option 3 is thus the word opposite in meaning.</strong></p> | |
| 57. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives select the best alternative which expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.Scrape the barrel1. Try very hard to achieve something2. Do something out of compulsion3. To find the last remains4. To devote a lot of time to an activity |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : Do something out of compulsion<br><p>The idiom <strong>scrape the barrel</strong> means <strong>to do something you do not want to but you’ve no option.</strong></p><p>Eg:<em> I was <strong>scraping the barrel</strong> when I had to stay for six months with my parents</em><em> after I lost my job.</em></p><p><strong>Option 2 is thus the correct answer.</strong></p> | |
| 58. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives select the best alternative which expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.Drive a hard bargain1. To fight without a proper reason2. To fight with many people3. To have selfish motives4. Argue hard to get a favourable deal |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : Argue hard to get a favourable deal<br><p>The idiom <strong>drive a hard bargain</strong> means to <strong>argue hard to get a favourable deal.</strong></p><p>Eg: <em>The author tried <strong>to drive a hard bargain</strong> with the publisher on the signing amount.</em></p><p><strong>Option 4 is thus the correct answer.</strong></p> | |
| 59. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives select the best alternative which expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.Back against the wall1. In spite of everything2. Opposition faced from everyone3. Be in a difficult situation4. Come to the end |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : Be in a difficult situation<br><p>The idiom means <strong>to be in a difficult situation where escape is difficult.</strong></p><p>Eg: <em>With so many debts and bank loans he has his <strong>back against the wall.</strong></em></p><p><strong>Option 3 is thus the correct answer.</strong></p> | |
| 60. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives select the best alternative which expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.Keep an ear to the ground1. Remain well informed2. Not pay attention to certain things3. Ignore something insulting or hurtful4. Punish someone through silence |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : Remain well informed<br><p>The idiom <strong>keep an ear to the ground</strong> means to <strong>be well informed of current trends, opinions, and happenings.</strong></p><p>Eg: <em>One of the main reasons for his success in business is that he <strong>keeps an ear to the ground</strong> to know what the customers want and why they’re dissatisfied with competing products.</em></p><p><strong>Option 1 is thus the correct answer.</strong></p> | |
| 61. |
Choose the correct word for the following groups of words.Articles of clothing or equipment, especially an accessory1. Acerbity2. Adamantine3. Accouterment4. Nettle |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : Accouterment<br><p>The meanings of the words are:</p><p><strong>Acerbity></strong> roughness or harshness, as in language or temperament</p><p><strong>Adamantine></strong> unyielding; firm and unbreakable</p><p><strong>Accouterment></strong> articles of clothing or equipment, especially an accessory</p><p><strong>Nettle></strong> annoy or irritate someone</p><p><strong>Option 3 is thus the correct answer.</strong></p> | |
| 62. |
Choose the correct word for the following groups of words.An acknowledgement or an award1. Dodder2. Accolade3. Freight4. Accismus |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : Accolade<br><p>The meanings of the words are:</p><p>Dodder=> tremble or totter, typically because of old age.</p><p>Accolade=> an acknowledgement or an award</p><p>Freight=> goods transported in bulk by truck, train, ship, or aircraft.</p><p>Accismus=> <span style="color: rgb(80, 74, 75); font-family: Roboto; font-size: 17px;">the pretended refusal of something one strongly desires</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(80, 74, 75); font-family: Roboto; font-size: 17px;">Option 2 is the correct answer.</span></p> | |
| 63. |
Choose the correct word for the following groups of words.A structure built to support the weight or pressure of an arch or end of something such as a bridge1. Abutment2. Monastery3. Despot4. Ratification |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : Abutment<br><p>The meanings of the words are:</p><p><strong>Abutment></strong> a structure built to support the weight or pressure of an arch or end of something such as a bridge</p><p><strong>Monastery></strong> a building or buildings occupied by a community of monks living under religious vows.</p><p><strong>Despot></strong> a ruler or other person who holds absolute power, typically one who exercises it in a cruel or oppressive way. </p><p><strong>Ratification> </strong>the action of signing or giving formal consent to a treaty, contract, or agreement, making it officially valid.</p><p><strong>Option 1 is thus the correct answer.</strong></p> | |
| 64. |
Choose the correct word for the following groups of words.Contemptibly lacking in courage1. Craven2. Delectation3. Pyre4. Tormented |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : Craven<br><p>The meanings of the words are:</p><p><strong>Craven</strong>> contemptibly lacking in courage</p><p><strong>Delectation</strong>> pleasure and delight</p><p><strong>Pyre</strong>> a heap of combustible material, especially one for burning a corpse as part of a funeral ceremony</p><p><strong>Tormented</strong>> tortured</p><p><strong>Option 1 is the correct answer.</strong></p> | |
| 65. |
Choose the correct word for the following groups of words.A strong feeling of hate paired with a feeling of loathing1. Abidance2. Brazen3. Ecstasy4. Abhorrence |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : Abhorrence<br><p>The meanings of the words are:</p><p><strong>Abidance></strong> an act or state of abiding: continuance.</p><p><strong>Brazen></strong> bold</p><p><strong>Ecstasy></strong> an overwhelming feeling of great happiness or joyful excitement.</p><p><strong>Abhorrence></strong> a strong feeling of hate paired with a feeling of loathing</p><p><strong>Option 4 is thus the correct answer.</strong></p> | |
| 66. |
Choose the correct word for the following.Turning away from a straight course1. Devious2. Decorous3. Truancy4. Deluge |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : Devious<br><p>The meanings of the words are:</p><p><strong>Devious></strong> turning away from a straight course</p><p><strong>Decorous></strong> proper in behaviour</p><p><strong>Truancy</strong>> the action of staying away from school without good reason; absenteeism.</p><p><strong>Deluge> </strong>heavy downpour</p><p><strong>Option 1 is thus the correct answer.</strong></p> | |
| 67. |
In the following question four words are given out of which one is incorrectly spelled. Find the wrongly spelled word.1. Desultory2. Recalcitrant3. Raucous4. Diphanous |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : Diphanous<br><p><strong>Option 4 is the correct answer.</strong> The correctly spelt word is <strong>diaphanous </strong>which means <strong>so thin as to transmit light.</strong></p><p><strong>Desultory</strong>> marked by lack of definite plan, purpose, or enthusiasm</p><p><strong>Recalcitrant></strong> having an obstinately uncooperative attitude towards authority or discipline.</p><p><strong>Raucous</strong>> making or constituting a disturbingly harsh and loud noise</p> | |
| 68. |
In the following question four words are given out of which one is incorrectly spelled. Find the wrongly spelled word.1. Dolorous2. Condon3. Dwindle4. Diabolical |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : Condon<br><p><strong>Option 2 is the correct answer. </strong>The correctly spelt word is <strong>condone </strong>which means <strong>dismiss as of little importance.</strong></p><p><strong>Dolorous</strong>> sorrowful</p><p><strong>Dwindle</strong>> reduce</p><p><strong>Diabolical</strong>> <span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;">disgracefully bad or unpleasant.</span><span style="display: none;"> </span></p> | |
| 69. |
In the following question four words are given out of which one is incorrectly spelled. Find the wrongly spelled word.1. Dauntless2. Corroborate3. Convival4. Dearth |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : Convival<br><p><strong>Option 3 is the correct answer.</strong></p><p>The correctly spelt word is <strong>convivial</strong> which means <strong><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;">cheerful and friendly; jovial.</span></strong></p><p><strong>Dauntless></strong> <span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;">showing fearlessness and determination.</span></p><p><strong>Corroborate</strong>> give evidence for</p><p><strong>Dearth></strong> scarcity</p> | |
| 70. |
In the following question four words are given out of which one is incorrectly spelled. Find the wrongly spelled word.1. Copious2. Putative3. Excoriete4. Bolster |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : Excoriete<br><p><strong>Option 3 is the correct answer.</strong> The correctly spelt word is <strong>excoriated </strong>which means <strong>to criticize harshly and publicly.</strong></p><p><strong>Copious</strong>> plentiful</p><p><strong>Putative</strong>> <span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;">generally considered or reputed to be.</span><span style="display: none;"> </span></p><p><strong>Bolster</strong>> support</p> | |
| 71. |
In the following question four words are given out of which one is incorrectly spelled. Find the wrongly spelled word.1. Cajole2. Bizzare3. Trenchant4. Brash |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : Bizzare<br><p><strong>Option 2 is the correct answer. </strong>The correctly spelt word is <strong>bizarre</strong> which means <strong>unusual; very strange.</strong></p><p><strong>Cajole</strong>> influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering</p><p><strong>Trenchant</strong>>vigorous or incisive in expression or style</p><p><strong>Brash</strong>> offensively bold</p> | |
| 72. |
In the following question four words are given out of which one is incorrectly spelled. Find the wrongly spelled word.1. Chafe2. Badinage3. Congrous4. Foist |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : Congrous<br><p><strong>Option 3 is the correct answer.</strong> The correct spelling of the word is <strong>congruous </strong>which means <strong>corresponding in character or mind.</strong></p><p><strong>Chafe></strong> become or make sore by or as if by rubbing</p><p><strong>Badinage></strong> humorous or witty conversation</p><p><strong>Foist> </strong>impose an unwelcome or unnecessary person or thing on</p> | |
| 73. |
In the following question four words are given out of which one is incorrectly spelled. Find the wrongly spelled word.1. Mercenary2. Ensconce3. Panacea4. Promtitude |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : Promtitude<br><p><strong>Option 4 is the correct answer. </strong>The correctly spelt word is <strong>promptitude </strong>which means the<span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;"> quality of acting quickly and without delay.</span></p><p><strong>Mercenary</strong>> relating to money</p><p><strong>Ensconce></strong> establish or settle (someone) in a comfortable, safe place.</p><p><strong>Panacea></strong> remedy</p> | |
| 74. |
In the following question four words are given out of which one is incorrectly spelled. Find the wrongly spelled word.1. Apropos2. Elyssian3. Stultify4. Nihilism |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : Elyssian<br><p><strong>Option 2 is the correct answer.</strong> The correctly spelt word is <strong>elysian</strong> which means <strong>relating to or characteristic of heaven or paradise.</strong></p><p><strong>Apropos</strong>>very appropriate to a particular situation.</p><p><strong>Stultify</strong>>cause to lose enthusiasm and initiative, especially as a result of a tedious or restrictive routine.</p><p><strong>Nihilism</strong>> <span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;">the belief that nothing in the world has a real existence.</span><span style="display: none;"> </span></p> | |
| 75. |
In the following question four words are given out of which one is incorrectly spelled. Find the wrongly spelled word.1. Bewiched2. Aspersion3. Surreal4. Prosthetic |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : Bewiched<br><p><strong>Option 1 is the correct answer. </strong>The correctly spelt word is <strong>bewitched</strong> which means <strong>under a spell.</strong></p><p><strong>Aspersion</strong>> A disparaging remark</p><p><strong>Surreal</strong>> bizarre</p><p><strong>Prosthetic</strong>> denoting an artificial body part, such as a limb, a heart, or a breast implant.</p> | |
| 76. |
In the following question four words are given out of which one is incorrectly spelled. Find the wrongly spelled word.1. Affectation2. Apposite3. Rivett4. Eloquence |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : Rivett<br><p><strong>Option 3 is the correct answer.</strong> The correctly spelt word is <strong>rivet </strong>which means <strong>to attract and hold (something, such as a person’s attention) completely.</strong></p><p><strong>Affectation</strong>> " a deliberate pretence or exaggerated display</p><p><strong>Apposite</strong>> being of striking appropriateness and pertinence</p><p><strong>Eloquence</strong>> fluency in speaking or writing</p> | |
| 77. |
In the following question, four variations of the same word are given out of which only one word is correctly spelled. Select the correctly spelled word1. Aduce2. Adeuce3. Adduced4. Adduse |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : Adduced<br><p>The correctly spelt word is <strong>adduced</strong> which means <strong>advance evidence for.</strong></p><p>ex: Since the scientist cannot adduce facts supporting his theory, other scientists will not accept his hypothesis</p><p><strong>Option 3 is the correct answer.</strong></p> | |
| 78. |
In the following question, four variations of the same word are given out of which only one word is correctly spelled. Select the correctly spelled word.1. Camaraderie2. Camerederie3. Camaradery4. Camaraderi |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : Camaraderie<br><p>The correctly spelt word is <strong>camaraderie </strong>which means <strong>mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together.</strong></p><p>ex: <em>It had a very positive impact that created great camaraderie among the team.</em></p><p><strong>Option 1 is the correct answer.</strong></p> | |
| 79. |
In the following question, four variations of the same word are given out of which only one word is correctly spelled. Select the correctly spelled word.1. Roncarous2. Rancorous3. Rancarous4. Rencarous |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : Rancorous<br><p>The correctly spelt word is <strong>rancorous</strong> which means <strong>characterized by bitterness or resentment.</strong></p><p><em>ex: He was speaker of the House from December 1876 to March 1881, during a period marked by <strong>rancorous</strong> debates.</em></p><p><strong>Option 2 is the correct answer.</strong></p> | |
| 80. |
Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.Never before had we (entering) the Principal’s office.1. No improvement2. enters3. entered4. enter |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : entered<br><p>The correct answer is <strong>Option 3.</strong></p><p>The error is in the verb agreement. The sentence is in past perfect tense. It should have the past tense of the verb 'entering' which is 'entered'</p><p>Thus the correct sentence will be: <em>Never before had we <u>entered</u> the Principal’s office.</em></p> | |
| 81. |
Choose the word that can substitute the given sentence.One who does not express himself freely1. Henpeck2. Introvert3. Iconoclast4. Extrovert |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : Introvert<br><p>The correct answer is <strong>Option 2.</strong></p><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li><strong>Introvert: </strong>a shy person, reserved</li><li><strong>Henpeck:</strong> bully, nag, criticize</li><li><strong>Iconoclast: </strong>a person who attacks or criticizes cherished beliefs</li><li><strong>Extrovert: </strong>an outgoing, socially-confident person</li></ul> | |
| 82. |
Directions: Fill in the blanks in the following sentences with the help of options that follow.The police ________ arrived at the factory to disperse the angry workers1. Have2. Has3. Will4. Do |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : Have<br><p>correct answer is <strong>Have</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><ul><li><strong>Police </strong>here is treated as a <strong>collective noun</strong> but members of the group has to <strong>act separately</strong> so it should be followed by plural verb </li><li>some of the example of collective nouns are <strong>committee,jury, ministry,family,mob,crowd,audience,team, <strong>board, staff,public </strong>etc.</strong></li></ul><p></p><ul><li><span style="font-weight: 700;">Committee,jury, ministry,family,mob,crowd,audience,team, <span style="font-weight: 700;">board, staff,public.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-weight: 700;">When these nouns denote members of the group,the verb is used in plural form,but when they refer to as a collection singular form of verb <span style="font-weight: 700;">is used with these nouns</span></span></li><li><strong>example:</strong> The committee <strong>has</strong> given its decision unanimously.</li><li> The committee <strong>are </strong>divided among their opinion on the selection of candidate.</li></ul><p><strong>Correct sentence: </strong><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">The police <strong>have</strong> arrived at the factory to disperse the angry workers</span></p> | |
| 83. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives select the best alternative which expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.Bend over backwards1. To achieve something by unfair means2. To delve deep into a matter3. Try to please someone to an unusual degree4. To talk behind one's back |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : Try to please someone to an unusual degree<br><p>The idiom <strong>bend over backwards</strong> means <strong>to try to please or accommodate someone to an unusual degree.</strong></p><p>Eg: <em>The hotel staff <strong>bent over backwards</strong> to make the visit of the dignitaries a memorable one.</em></p><p><strong>Option 3 is thus the correct answer.</strong></p> | |
| 84. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives select the best alternative which expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.To come to a head1. To reach a point of crisis2. To reach a conclusion3. Become very annoying4. To choose a side |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : To reach a point of crisis<br><p>The idiom <strong>to come to a head</strong> means <strong>reaches a point of crisis.</strong></p><p>Eg: <em>The situation <strong>came to a head </strong>when he passed a derogatory comment purportedly toward me.</em></p><p><strong>Option 1 is thus the correct answer.</strong></p> | |
| 85. |
Which of the following combination is found in the structure of English language ?1. Subject-object-verb2. Verb-object-subject3. Subject-verb-object4. Object-verb-subject |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : Subject-verb-object<br><p>The correct answer is '<strong>Subject-verb-object</strong>'.</p><p></p><ul><li>Let's take a look at a sentence given below:<ul><li><u>Ravindra won the match</u>.</li></ul></li><li>Let's now discuss each part of the sentence:<ul><li><strong><u>Ravindra (subject of the sentence)</u></strong>: A subject <strong><em>performs the action in a sentence</em></strong>. As in the said sentence, <em><strong>Ravindra </strong></em>performs <u>the action of 'winning</u>'.</li><li><strong><u>Won (main verb)</u></strong>: A <u><strong>verb</strong></u><strong> </strong>is a word that usually indicates <strong>some type of action </strong>as in the given sentence.</li><li><u><strong>the match (object)</strong></u>: An <strong>object</strong> usually appears <strong>after the verb</strong>. The <u>object receives the action of verb as in the given sentence</u>, '<strong>the match</strong>' is <strong>receiving the action of 'winning'</strong>.</li></ul></li><li>Therefore, it's clear that the basic structure will be: <u><strong>Sub-verb-object</strong></u></li></ul><p><em>Hence, the <strong>correct </strong>answer is <strong>option 3)</strong></em>.</p> | |
| 86. |
Fill in the blank with the correct word.Although Mindy claims to be a good team player, she offends people with her habit of making ____ suggestions that sound like final decisions.1. Peremptory2. Occult3. Ambivalent4. Rhetoric |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : Peremptory<br><p>The correct answer is <strong>option 1- Peremptory</strong></p><p>The meanings of the words are:</p><p><strong>Peremptory</strong>> insisting on immediate attention or obedience, especially in a brusquely imperious way.</p><p><strong>Occult></strong> mystic</p><p><strong>Ambivalent</strong>> uncertain or unable to decide about what course to follow</p><p><strong>Rhetoric</strong>> <span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;">the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially the exploitation of figures of speech and other compositional techniques.</span></p><p>The sentence mentions that the <strong>suggestions sound like decisions</strong> thus <strong>option 1 fits here correctly</strong> conveying a proper meaning.</p> | |
| 87. |
ComprehensionOnce upon a time there was a poor but very good little girl, who lived alone with her mother, and they had nothing in the house to eat. So the child went out into the forest, there she met an old woman, who already knew her distress, and who presented her with a pot which had the following power. If one said to it, "Boil, little pot!" it would cook sweet soup; and when one said: "Stop, little pot!" it would immediately cease to boil. The little girl took the pot home to her mother, and now their poverty and distresses were at ________ end, for they could have sweet broth as often as they pleased.One day, however, the little girl went out, and in her absence the mother said: "Boil, little pot!" So it began to cook, and she soon ate all she wished; but when the poor woman wanted to have the pot stop, she found she did not know the word. Away, therefore, the pot boiled, and very quickly was over the edge; and as it boiled and boiled the kitchen presently became full, then the house, and the next house, and soon the whole street. It seemed likely to satisfy all the world, for, though there was the greatest necessity to do so, nobody knew how to stop it. At last, when only a very small cottage of all the village was left unfilled with soup, the child returned and said at once: "Stop, little pot!"Immediately it ceased to boil; but whoever wishes to enter the village now must eat his way through the soup!!!Which one of the following is the best suitable title of the passage?1. Magic Pot and Soup2. The Sweet Soup3. The girl and the magic pot4. Poverty and Distress of a little girl |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : The Sweet Soup<br><p>The correct answer is <strong>option 2.</strong></p><p>It describes the content well and the soup created from the magic pot.</p> | |
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ComprehensionOnce upon a time there was a poor but very good little girl, who lived alone with her mother, and they had nothing in the house to eat. So the child went out into the forest, there she met an old woman, who already knew her distress, and who presented her with a pot which had the following power. If one said to it, "Boil, little pot!" it would cook sweet soup; and when one said: "Stop, little pot!" it would immediately cease to boil. The little girl took the pot home to her mother, and now their poverty and distresses were at ________ end, for they could have sweet broth as often as they pleased.One day, however, the little girl went out, and in her absence the mother said: "Boil, little pot!" So it began to cook, and she soon ate all she wished; but when the poor woman wanted to have the pot stop, she found she did not know the word. Away, therefore, the pot boiled, and very quickly was over the edge; and as it boiled and boiled the kitchen presently became full, then the house, and the next house, and soon the whole street. It seemed likely to satisfy all the world, for, though there was the greatest necessity to do so, nobody knew how to stop it. At last, when only a very small cottage of all the village was left unfilled with soup, the child returned and said at once: "Stop, little pot!"Immediately it ceased to boil; but whoever wishes to enter the village now must eat his way through the soup!!!Which of the following is true?1. Stop little pot !2. Steam little pot3. The old lady gave a bowl4. The girl lived with her parents |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : Stop little pot !<br><p><strong>Option 1 </strong>is the correct answer.</p><p>This can be referred to in the lines - .....<em>when one said: "Stop, little pot!" . </em>It can also be referred to at the end of the second paragraph. <em>"Stop, little pot!" </em></p><p><strong>Option 2</strong> is not mentioned anywhere in the paragraph.</p><p><strong>Option 3</strong> is incorrect. It can be referred to in the lines <em>........who <u>presented her with a pot</u>....</em></p><p><strong>Option 4</strong> is also incorrect. The lines has been referred to <em>Once on a time there was a poor but very good little girl, <u>who lived alone with her mother</u>.....</em></p> | |
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ComprehensionOnce upon a time there was a poor but very good little girl, who lived alone with her mother, and they had nothing in the house to eat. So the child went out into the forest, there she met an old woman, who already knew her distress, and who presented her with a pot which had the following power. If one said to it, "Boil, little pot!" it would cook sweet soup; and when one said: "Stop, little pot!" it would immediately cease to boil. The little girl took the pot home to her mother, and now their poverty and distresses were at ________ end, for they could have sweet broth as often as they pleased.One day, however, the little girl went out, and in her absence the mother said: "Boil, little pot!" So it began to cook, and she soon ate all she wished; but when the poor woman wanted to have the pot stop, she found she did not know the word. Away, therefore, the pot boiled, and very quickly was over the edge; and as it boiled and boiled the kitchen presently became full, then the house, and the next house, and soon the whole street. It seemed likely to satisfy all the world, for, though there was the greatest necessity to do so, nobody knew how to stop it. At last, when only a very small cottage of all the village was left unfilled with soup, the child returned and said at once: "Stop, little pot!"Immediately it ceased to boil; but whoever wishes to enter the village now must eat his way through the soup!!!Which of the words is similar in meaning to -Distress1. Concern2. happy3. affliction4. misery |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : affliction<br><p>The correct answer is <strong>Option 3.</strong></p><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li><strong>Distress:</strong> pain, agony, ache</li><li><strong>Affliction:</strong> hardship, calamity</li><li><strong>Concern:</strong> worry</li><li><strong>Happy:</strong> contented, elated</li><li><strong>Misery:</strong> sadness, sorrow</li></ul><p><br>Thus, <strong>affliction</strong> is synonymous with <strong>Distress.</strong> </p> | |
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ComprehensionOnce upon a time there was a poor but very good little girl, who lived alone with her mother, and they had nothing in the house to eat. So the child went out into the forest, there she met an old woman, who already knew her distress, and who presented her with a pot which had the following power. If one said to it, "Boil, little pot!" it would cook sweet soup; and when one said: "Stop, little pot!" it would immediately cease to boil. The little girl took the pot home to her mother, and now their poverty and distresses were at ________ end, for they could have sweet broth as often as they pleased.One day, however, the little girl went out, and in her absence the mother said: "Boil, little pot!" So it began to cook, and she soon ate all she wished; but when the poor woman wanted to have the pot stop, she found she did not know the word. Away, therefore, the pot boiled, and very quickly was over the edge; and as it boiled and boiled the kitchen presently became full, then the house, and the next house, and soon the whole street. It seemed likely to satisfy all the world, for, though there was the greatest necessity to do so, nobody knew how to stop it. At last, when only a very small cottage of all the village was left unfilled with soup, the child returned and said at once: "Stop, little pot!"Immediately it ceased to boil; but whoever wishes to enter the village now must eat his way through the soup!!!Identify the part of speech of the underlined word:At last, when only a very small cottage of all the village was left…..1. Noun2. Preposition3. Adverb4. Conjunction |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : Adverb<br><p>The correct answer is <strong>Option 3.</strong></p><p><em>Very </em>is an adverb.</p><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li><strong>Adverb:</strong> is a word used to add something to the meaning of the verb, an adjective or an adverb</li><li><strong>Noun:</strong> is a word used as the name of a person, place or thing</li><li><strong>Preposition:</strong> is used with a noun or a pronoun to denote the relation with other noun or pronoun</li><li><strong>Conjunction:</strong> is a word used to join words or sentences</li></ul> | |
| 91. |
ComprehensionOnce upon a time there was a poor but very good little girl, who lived alone with her mother, and they had nothing in the house to eat. So the child went out into the forest, there she met an old woman, who already knew her distress, and who presented her with a pot which had the following power. If one said to it, "Boil, little pot!" it would cook sweet soup; and when one said: "Stop, little pot!" it would immediately cease to boil. The little girl took the pot home to her mother, and now their poverty and distresses were at ________ end, for they could have sweet broth as often as they pleased.One day, however, the little girl went out, and in her absence the mother said: "Boil, little pot!" So it began to cook, and she soon ate all she wished; but when the poor woman wanted to have the pot stop, she found she did not know the word. Away, therefore, the pot boiled, and very quickly was over the edge; and as it boiled and boiled the kitchen presently became full, then the house, and the next house, and soon the whole street. It seemed likely to satisfy all the world, for, though there was the greatest necessity to do so, nobody knew how to stop it. At last, when only a very small cottage of all the village was left unfilled with soup, the child returned and said at once: "Stop, little pot!"Immediately it ceased to boil; but whoever wishes to enter the village now must eat his way through the soup!!!Find the suitable option for the given blanknow their poverty and distresses were at ________ end1. an2. a3. the4. one |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : an<br><p>The most suitable <strong>option is 1</strong>. The word followed by the blank is <em>end</em>, which is a vowel.</p><p><u>Vowels usually take ‘an’ at the beginning of the word.</u></p> | |
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ComprehensionOnce upon a time there was a poor but very good little girl, who lived alone with her mother, and they had nothing in the house to eat. So the child went out into the forest, there she met an old woman, who already knew her distress, and who presented her with a pot which had the following power. If one said to it, "Boil, little pot!" it would cook sweet soup; and when one said: "Stop, little pot!" it would immediately cease to boil. The little girl took the pot home to her mother, and now their poverty and distresses were at ________ end, for they could have sweet broth as often as they pleased.One day, however, the little girl went out, and in her absence the mother said: "Boil, little pot!" So it began to cook, and she soon ate all she wished; but when the poor woman wanted to have the pot stop, she found she did not know the word. Away, therefore, the pot boiled, and very quickly was over the edge; and as it boiled and boiled the kitchen presently became full, then the house, and the next house, and soon the whole street. It seemed likely to satisfy all the world, for, though there was the greatest necessity to do so, nobody knew how to stop it. At last, when only a very small cottage of all the village was left unfilled with soup, the child returned and said at once: "Stop, little pot!"Immediately it ceased to boil; but whoever wishes to enter the village now must eat his way through the soup!!!Find the suitable meaning of the given idiom - over the edge1. within the span2. lose control3. not exsiting4. beyond the limit |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : beyond the limit<br><p>The correct answer is <strong>Option 4 - Beyond the limit.</strong></p><p>It means to learn and go out of the way.</p> | |
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Fill in the blank with the correct word.The soldier was reprimanded by his commanding officer for behaving in a way that was not ____.1. Astounding2. Decorous3. Predictable4. Gargantuan |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : Decorous<br><p>The sentence mentions that the soldier was criticized or reprimanded thus it should convey a negative meaning. The word <strong>not</strong> makes it understood that the word in the blank should convey a positive word to complement the negative before it.</p><p><strong>Astounding</strong>> astonishing</p><p><strong>Decorous</strong>> not proper</p><p><strong>Predictable</strong>> expected</p><p><strong>Gargantuan</strong>> huge</p><p><strong>Thus option 2 fits </strong>here conveying the correct meaning.</p> | |
| 94. |
Choose the correct word for the following groups of words.Pertaining to a code of beliefs accepted as authoritative1. Delirious2. Censorious3. Callow4. Dogmatic |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : Dogmatic<br><p>The meanings of the words are:</p><p><strong>Delirious></strong> <span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;">in a state of wild excitement or ecstasy.</span></p><p><strong>Censorious></strong> severely critical of others</p><p><strong>Callow> </strong>young and inexperienced</p><p><strong>Dogmatic></strong> pertaining to a code of beliefs accepted as authoritative</p><p><strong>Option 4 is the correct answer.</strong></p> | |
| 95. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives select the best alternative which expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.Left out in the cold1. Facing poverty2. In a confused stated of mind3. Too sick to even speak4. Ignored |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : Ignored<br><p>The idiom <strong>left out in the cold</strong> means <strong>ignored.</strong></p><p>Eg: <em>I was <strong>left out in the cold</strong> in the annual promotions in the company.</em></p><p><strong>Option 4 is thus the correct answer.</strong></p> | |
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Select the most appropriate SYNONYM for the given word.Unforthcoming1. Unpredictable2. Garrulous3. Reticent4. Heretic |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : Reticent<br><p>The word <strong>unforthcoming </strong>means <strong>reserved; silent.</strong></p><p><strong>Unpredictable></strong> whimsical</p><p><strong>Garrulous></strong> talkative</p><p><strong>Reticent</strong>> silent; withdrawn</p><p><strong>Heretic</strong>> <span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">a person believing in or practising religious heresy</span></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">Option 3 is thus the correct answer.</span></strong></p> | |
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In the following question, out of the four alternatives select the best alternative which expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.Close the door on someone1. Not help someone2. To avoid talking to a person3. To not work with someone4. Stop dealing with someone |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : Stop dealing with someone<br><p>The idiom <strong>close the door on someone</strong> means <strong>to stop dealing with someone.</strong></p><p>Eg: <i><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">The co</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">mpany</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;"> decided to <b>close the door</b> on </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">its rivals</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;"> till other outstanding issues </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">were resolved</span></i></p><p><strong>Option 4 is thus the correct answer.</strong></p> | |
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In the following question, out of the four alternatives select the best alternative which expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.Change tune1. Change one's thoughts2. Correct one's actions3. Start behaving badly4. Make stories up |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : Start behaving badly<br><p>The idiom <strong>change tune</strong> means to <strong>change the way you behave with others from good to bad.</strong></p><p>Eg: <em>After he came to know that I’m close to the power in the organization, he <strong>changed his tune.</strong></em></p><p><strong>Option 3 is thus the correct answer.</strong></p> | |
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In the following question, out of the four alternatives select the best alternative which expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.In the same breath1. Very fast2. Say two contradictory things3. Do a lot of things without a break4. Do something astonishing |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : Say two contradictory things<br><p>The idiom <strong>in the same breath</strong> means <strong>say two very different or contradictory things.</strong></p><p>Eg: <em>How can the manager praise my colleague and talk of his average performance <strong>in the same breath</strong>?</em></p><p><strong>Option 2 is thus the correct answer.</strong></p> | |
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In the following question, out of the four alternatives select the best alternative which expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.Make no bones about something1. To not do an activity no matter what2. To not care about something3. To pay attention to something4.To say clearly what you feel or think about something |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 :<p>To say clearly what you feel or think about something</p><br><p>The idiom <strong>make no bones about something</strong> means <strong>to say clearly what you feel or think about something.</strong></p><p>Eg: <em>Jack <strong>made no bones</strong> about getting a hike in his salary.</em></p><p><strong>Option 4 is thus the correct answer.</strong></p> | |