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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!!!What is the first command given to the pot?1. boil, little pot2. stop little pot3. steam little pot4. cook little pot |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : boil, little pot<br><p>The correct answer is <strong>Option 2. </strong></p><p>This has been referred to in the lines - <em>If one said to it, "Boil, little pot!" it would cook sweet soup….</em></p> | |
| 102. |
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!!!What did the old lady present the girl?1. a bowl2. a pot3. a bowl of soup4. magic cup |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : a pot<br><p>The correct answer is <strong>Option 2.</strong></p><p>This has been referred to in the lines -<em> …..there she met an old woman, who already knew her distress, and who presented her with a pot…..</em></p> | |
| 103. |
Fill in the blank with the correct word.The lack of donations is the _________ causing many non-profit agencies to reduce services offered to the public.1. Impetus2. Anarchy3. Umbrage4. Alias |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : Impetus<br><p>The correct answer is <strong>option 1-Impetus</strong></p><p>The meanings of the words are:</p><p><strong>Impetus</strong>> impulsion; stimulus</p><p><strong>Anarchy</strong>> a state of disorder due to absence or non-recognition of authority or other controlling systems</p><p><strong>Umbrage</strong>> offence or annoyance</p><p><strong>Alias</strong>> an indirect reference</p><p>Thus <strong>only option 1 fits</strong> here conveying the meaning that the non-profit agencies were made to reduce the services due to lack of donations. It acted as the propulsion for such an activity.</p> | |
| 104. |
Fill in the blank with the correct word.Longing to be popular, the girl made several attempts to _______ herself into the crowd of popular kids.1. Insinuate2. Rejuvenate3. Wanton4. Toggle |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : Insinuate<br><p>The correct answer is<strong> option 1-Insinuate.</strong></p><p>The meanings of the words are:</p><p><strong>Insinuate</strong>> manoeuvre oneself into (a favourable position) by subtle manipulation.</p><p><strong>Rejuvenate</strong>> revive; revitalize</p><p><strong>Wanton></strong> a lewd or lascivious person</p><p><strong>Toggle</strong>> switch from one effect, feature, or state to another</p><p>The sentence talks about a girl who wanted to be popular and get herself into the crowd of popular kids thus <strong>option 1 fits </strong>here conveying a proper meaning. The other words do not convey any meaning here.</p> | |
| 105. |
Fill in the blank with the correct word.The ______ will fight to the death, to resist the government’s attempt to oppress them.1. Zephyr2. Winsome3. Rife4. Rebels |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : Rebels<br><p>The correct answer is <strong>option 4-Rebels</strong></p><p>The meanings of the words are:</p><p><strong>Zephyr</strong>=> a slight wind</p><p><strong>Winsome</strong>=> charming in a childlike or naive way</p><p><strong>Rife</strong>=> excessively abundant</p><p><strong>Rebels</strong>=> persons who rise in opposition or armed resistance against an established government or leader.</p><p>The sentence talks about people who want to resist the government's attempt. Thus<strong> option 4 fits</strong> here appropriately.</p> | |
| 106. |
Fill in the blank with the correct word.King Henry made himself the ______ of his realm by killing anyone who dared to question his decisions.1. Evanescent2. Partisan3. Purport4. Potentate |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : Potentate<br><p>The correct answer is <strong>option 4-Potentate</strong></p><p>The meanings of the words are:</p><p><strong>Evanescent</strong>> vanishing; fading</p><p><strong>Partisan</strong>> a strong supporter of a party, cause, or person.</p><p><strong>Purport</strong>> to imply something is true although it is most likely false</p><p><strong>Potentate</strong>> an autocratic ruler</p><p>The sentence talks about a ruthless king and <strong>potentate</strong> fits appropriately in the context. <strong>Option 4 is thus the correct answer.</strong></p> | |
| 107. |
Fill in the blank with the correct word.Throughout history, racist groups have tried to _____ minorities by way of force and fear.1. Escalate2. Venerate3. Oppress4. Enunciate |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : Oppress<br><p>The correct answer is <strong>option 3-Oppress</strong></p><p>The meanings of the words are:</p><p><strong>Escalate</strong>> increase rapidly</p><p><strong>Venerate</strong>> worship</p><p><strong>Oppress</strong>> torture</p><p><strong>Enunciate</strong>> say or pronounce clearly</p><p>The sentence mentions <strong>force and fear</strong> thus it is understood that a word conveying a negative meaning should be used here.<strong> Option 3 fits here correctly.</strong></p> | |
| 108. |
Fill in the blank with the correct word.While the movie critic made ________ comments about the film’s plot, he praised the lead actor.1. Monotonous2. Abstruse3. Wily4. Pejorative |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : Pejorative<br><p>The correct answer is <strong>option 4-Pejorative</strong></p><p>The meanings of the words are:</p><p><strong>Monotonous</strong>> dull, tedious, and repetitious; lacking in variety and interest.</p><p><strong>Abstruse</strong>> not easily understood</p><p><strong>Wily</strong>> crafty</p><p><strong>Pejorative</strong>> expressing contempt or disapproval</p><p>The sentence mentions the word <strong>while</strong> and that the lead actor was praised thus a word conveying a negative meaning should be used here.<strong> Option 4 fits here appropriately.</strong></p> | |
| 109. |
Fill in the blank with the correct word.During the tolerant warden's tenure, children often broke the rules without any type of ______.1. Compunction2. Discomfit3. Injunction4. Repercussion |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : Repercussion<br><p>The correct answer is <strong>option 4-Repercussion</strong></p><p>The meanings of the words are:</p><p><strong>Compunction</strong>> a feeling of guilt or moral scruple that prevents or follows the doing of something bad.</p><p><strong>Discomfit</strong>> make someone feel uneasy</p><p><strong>Injunction</strong>> <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">an authoritative warning or order</span></p><p><strong>Repercussion</strong>> an unintended consequence of an event or action, especially an unwelcome one.</p><p>The sentence talks about children breaking rules thus<strong> option 4 fits </strong>here correctly. It conveys the meaning that they <strong>broke rules without facing any consequence.</strong></p> | |
| 110. |
Fill in the blank with the correct word.During lunch in the cafeteria today, my rival tried to ______me into a fight so I would get suspended from school1. Goad2. Forge3. Inoculate4. Palliate |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : Goad<br><p>The correct answer is <strong>option 1-Goad.</strong></p><p>The meanings of the words are:</p><p><strong>Goad</strong>> provoke</p><p><strong>Forge</strong>> build; construct; cast</p><p><strong>Inoculate</strong>> vaccinate</p><p><strong>Palliate</strong>> lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of</p><p>The sentence mentions the word <strong>rival </strong>and it makes it understood that the person was being forced to get into a fight with the rival thus <strong>option 1 fits here correctly.</strong> It conveys a proper meaning.</p> | |
| 111. |
Fill in the blank with the correct word.He wanted to ____ who was most suitable for the position, so he spent a long time interviewing the candidates.1. Entice2. Assure3. Ascertain4. Avail |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : Ascertain<br><p>The meanings of the words are:</p><p><strong>Entice</strong>> enchant; allure</p><p><strong>Assure</strong>> tell someone something positively to dispel any doubts.</p><p><strong>Ascertain</strong>> learn or discover with certainty</p><p><strong>Avail></strong> help or benefit</p><p>The sentence makes it clear that the person wanted to be sure that the most suitable person was hired. Thus the word <strong>ascertain</strong> fits here correctly.</p><p><strong>Option 3 is the correct answer.</strong></p> | |
| 112. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives select the best alternative which expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.Jump the gun1. To do something without thinking2. To avoid danger3. To fool the authority4. To overthink |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : To do something without thinking<br><p>The idiom <strong>jump the gun</strong> means<strong> to do something too soon without considering the consequences.</strong></p><p>Eg: <em>I <strong>jumped the gun</strong> by sending the mail to my manager without thinking about my leave plans.</em></p><p><strong>Option 1 is thus the correct answer.</strong></p> | |
| 113. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives select the best alternative which expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.A flash in the pan1. A danger which was not expected to occur2. A sudden idea which leads to the rescue3. A brief success which is not repeatable4. A sudden expenditure |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : A brief success which is not repeatable<br><p>The idiom <strong>a flash in the pan' means </strong>a thing or person whose sudden but brief success is not repeated or repeatable.</p><p>Eg: <em>Considering their dismal past record, the win in the last match seems to <strong>be a flash in the pan.</strong></em></p><p><strong>Option 3 is thus the correct answer.</strong></p> | |
| 114. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives select the best alternative which expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.Go against the grain1. Something which is unaffordable2. Go against one's beliefs3. Do something which is against the societal norms4. Do something new and majorly unacceptable to others |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : Go against one's beliefs<br><p>The idiom <strong>go against the grain </strong>means <strong>go against one's beliefs or policies.</strong></p><p>Eg: <em>It <strong>goes against the grain</strong> these days to use polythene bags as carry bags.</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.Drag one's feet1. Do something slowly deliberately2. To be lazy and postpone an activity3. To be a miser for a particular reason4. To eat slowly |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : Do something slowly deliberately<br><p>The idiom <strong>drag one's feet</strong> means <strong>do something slowly deliberately.</strong></p><p>Eg: <em>The crime branch is <strong>dragging its feet</strong> in investigating this case allegedly because influential people are involved in the crime.</em></p><p><strong>Option 1 is thus the correct answer.</strong></p> | |
| 116. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives select the best alternative which expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.Upset one's apple cart1.To do something that causes a plan to go wrong2. To harm someone3. To stop one's means of earning4. To be very unpredictable |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 :<p>To do something that causes a plan to go wrong</p><br><p>The idiom means <strong>to do something that causes a plan to go wrong.</strong></p><p>Eg: <em>The increase in customs duty by the government has <strong>upset the apple cart </strong>of those car companies who were importing most of their car parts.</em></p><p><strong>Option 1 is thus the correct answer.</strong></p> | |
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Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options.Raw materials are substances that are either found naturally or produce by farmers.1. found naturally2. produce by3. Raw materials4. substances |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : produce by<br><p>The correct answer is<strong> 'produce by'. </strong></p><p></p><ul><li>The given sentence is <strong>grammatically incorrect. </strong></li><li>The erroneous Part <strong>'produce by'</strong> should be <strong>'produced by'.</strong> </li><li>We know that the given sentence is in <strong>the passive voice. </strong></li><li>Therefore, <strong>the third form</strong> of the verb <strong>'produce'</strong> that is <strong>'produced'</strong> should be used. </li><li>Hence, the correct answer is <strong>'produced by'.</strong> <br></li></ul><p><strong><u>Thus, the Correct Answer:</u></strong> <em>Raw materials are substances that are either found naturally or produced by farmers. </em></p> | |
| 118. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives select the best alternative which expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.Up in arms1. Be very happy2. Have an advantage over others3. Be angry4. Be worried about a thing |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : Be angry<br><p>The idiom <strong>up in arms</strong> means <strong>be very angry.</strong></p><p>Eg: <em>He was <strong>up in arms</strong> on getting to know about the fraudulent activities.</em></p><p><strong>Option 3 is the correct answer.</strong></p> | |
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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. Abbhorance2. Abhorrence3. Abhorance4. Abhorrance |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : Abhorrence<br><p>The correctly spelt word is <strong>abhorrence </strong>which means <strong>a strong feeling of hatred.</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(80, 74, 75); font-family: Roboto; font-size: 18px;">ex: My abhorrence of racism makes me avoid people with racist attitudes</span></p><p><strong>Option 2 is the correct answer.</strong></p> | |
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In the following question, four variations of the same word are given out of which only one word is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.1. Egragrious2. Egregrious3. Egregious4. Egragrous |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : Egregious<br><p>The correctly spelt word is<em><strong> egregious which means outstandingly bad.</strong></em></p><p>Example: <em>The egregious mistake these couples made was not spending enough time seriously planning for a lifetime together in marriage.</em></p><p><strong>Option 3 is thus the correct answer.</strong></p> | |
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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. Constituant2. Constitueint3. Constituaint4. Constituent |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : Constituent<br><p>The correctly spelt word is <strong>constituent </strong>which means<strong> being a part of a whole.</strong></p><p>ex: The essential constituents of the human diet are mentioned in the book.</p><p><strong>Option 4 is the correct answer.</strong></p> | |
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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. Diaphanous2. Diphonous3. Diaphenous4. Diphenous |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : Diaphanous<br><p>The correctly spelt word is <strong>diaphanous</strong> which means <strong>light; delicate.</strong></p><p>Example:<em> She wore a flowing, diaphanous gown and had long, wavy, bronze coloured hair.</em></p><p><strong>Option 1 is the correct answer.</strong></p> | |
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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. Massacre2. Masecar3. Masacre4. Mesecar |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : Massacre<br><p>The correctly spelt word is <strong>massacre</strong> which means <strong><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;">an indiscriminate and brutal slaughter of many people.</span></strong></p><p>Eg: <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Calibri, 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;">Reports of massacres by government troops</span><br><strong>Option 1 is the correct answer.</strong></p> | |