16 + Interview Questions in MIX in VOCABULARY Page 1 InterviewSolution

1.	1). A and B2). C and D3). E and F4). A and F
Answer» The correct answer is 2. The sentence DESCRIBES TWO processes which originally the Nigerian tribes carried out as an EXPERIMENTS. Therefore, the correct answers would be experiments and innovations. Let's look at the answers of the other words: Accidents => Mishap Cataclysm => Catastrophe Tribunals=> Court Trials Appraisal =>Evaluation

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1). A and B2). C and D3). E and F4). A and F

Answer»

The correct answer is 2.

The sentence DESCRIBES TWO processes which originally the Nigerian tribes carried out as an EXPERIMENTS. Therefore, the correct answers would be experiments and innovations.

Let's look at the answers of the other words:

Accidents => Mishap

Cataclysm => Catastrophe

Tribunals=> Court Trials

Appraisal =>Evaluation

Discussion

2.	1). Optional2). Complimentary3). Free4). Approving
Answer» The correct ANSWER is 1. The word optional is suitable for both the sentences. The first SENTENCE suggests that the record of the status, which before omitting was kept as just an option. The SECOND sentence DESCRIBES the courses out of which the STUDENTS can choose. Hence, the correct answer is 1.

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1). Optional2). Complimentary3). Free4). Approving

Answer»

The correct ANSWER is 1.

The word optional is suitable for both the sentences. The first SENTENCE suggests that the record of the status, which before omitting was kept as just an option. The SECOND sentence DESCRIBES the courses out of which the STUDENTS can choose.

Hence, the correct answer is 1.

Discussion

3.	1). Charting2). Reflecting3). Following4). Helping
Answer» To chart means to arrange a plan of action. ‘The IAMAI WORKS towards charting* the growth path of the digital industry.’* This SOUNDS correct in the given context. Extrapolate means to guess or think of what might happen in the future with the help of existing information. The association discussed in the passage does not ‘extrapolate’. Hence, option 5 is eliminated. Among all the options, the word charting fits well which MAKES option 1 the correct answer.

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1). Charting2). Reflecting3). Following4). Helping

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To chart means to arrange a plan of action.

‘The IAMAI WORKS towards charting the growth path of the digital industry.’

This SOUNDS correct in the given context.

Extrapolate means to guess or think of what might happen in the future with the help of existing information. The association discussed in the passage does not ‘extrapolate’. Hence, option 5 is eliminated.

Among all the options, the word charting fits well which MAKES option 1 the correct answer.

Discussion

4.	1). Only A is correct2). Only B is correct 3). Both A and B are correct 4). Both B and C are correct
Answer» The correct answer is option 2. The PHRASE 'took a forward leap' MEANS to experience a huge progress. This sentence describes that Indian National Congress was formed as a process of political ENLIGHTENMENT and EXPERIENCED a progress in 1880's. Therefore, the correct answer is A.

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1). Only A is correct2). Only B is correct 3). Both A and B are correct 4). Both B and C are correct

Answer»

The correct answer is option 2.

The PHRASE 'took a forward leap' MEANS to experience a huge progress. This sentence describes that Indian National Congress was formed as a process of political ENLIGHTENMENT and EXPERIENCED a progress in 1880's. Therefore, the correct answer is A.

Discussion

5.	1). Resolve2). Revolve3). Reconstruct4). Render
Answer» Let us LOOK into the meaning of the given words: Resolve – to settle or to find a satisfactory solution to a problem Revolve – to MOVE around a central point in a CIRCULAR path Reconstruct – to make something again that has been destroyed Render – to GIVE or provide a service or a help Rusticate – to suspend a student from a university as a punishment When we use the word resolve in blank (G), the sentence tells us that the IAMAI resolves / sorts out / settles various industry level issues and barriers which REQUIRE discussion and action. This sounds reasonable and provides a meaningful context. Therefore, option 1 is the correct answer.

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1). Resolve2). Revolve3). Reconstruct4). Render

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Let us LOOK into the meaning of the given words:

Resolve – to settle or to find a satisfactory solution to a problem

Revolve – to MOVE around a central point in a CIRCULAR path

Reconstruct – to make something again that has been destroyed

Render – to GIVE or provide a service or a help

Rusticate – to suspend a student from a university as a punishment

When we use the word resolve in blank (G), the sentence tells us that the IAMAI resolves / sorts out / settles various industry level issues and barriers which REQUIRE discussion and action. This sounds reasonable and provides a meaningful context.

Therefore, option 1 is the correct answer.

Discussion

6.	1). Asking, Puked2). Deteriorating, Cleansed 3). Frowning, Perked4). Preferring, Jazzed
Answer» In the sentence, a person is being asked by the speaker about a job that probably he/she had taken SOMETIME back.Hence, the words 'wondering' and 'took' can be used to FILL in the blanks as they MATCH the CONTEXT of the sentence, UNLIKE other options.

Discussion

7.	1). Tally2). Fillip3). Gamut4). Foster
Answer» Tally – a CURRENT score or amount. (It can also mean a record of debit and credit) Fillip – something which boosts an activity Gamut – complete scope or range of something Foster – to encourage the growth and DEVELOPMENT of something Fiasco – a complete failure When we use the word gamut in blank (I), the meaning CONVEYED fits the context. ‘The Internet and Mobile Association of India [IAMAI] is a young and vibrant association with ambitions of representing the entire *gamut* / extent* / scope of digital businesses in India.’ THEREFORE, the CORRECT answer is option 3.*

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1). Tally2). Fillip3). Gamut4). Foster

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Tally – a CURRENT score or amount.

(It can also mean a record of debit and credit)

Fillip – something which boosts an activity

Gamut – complete scope or range of something

Foster – to encourage the growth and DEVELOPMENT of something

Fiasco – a complete failure

When we use the word gamut in blank (I), the meaning CONVEYED fits the context.

‘The Internet and Mobile Association of India [IAMAI] is a young and vibrant association with ambitions of representing the entire gamut / extent / scope of digital businesses in India.’

THEREFORE, the CORRECT answer is option 3.

Discussion

8.	Which of the following words most appropriately fits the blank labelled (B)?1). Compose with2). Composing3). Composes4). Composed
Answer» The GIVEN SENTENCE is in the present tense and talks about the vast population that is already COMPOSED of people having DIVERSE creeds, customs and colours. Since something is already there, it means that it has already happened in the past and so, will use the past tense of 'compose', i.e. *'composed'.* Hence, the fourth option will be the correct answer.

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Which of the following words most appropriately fits the blank labelled (B)?1). Compose with2). Composing3). Composes4). Composed

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The GIVEN SENTENCE is in the present tense and talks about the vast population that is already COMPOSED of people having DIVERSE creeds, customs and colours.

Since something is already there, it means that it has already happened in the past and so, will use the past tense of 'compose', i.e. 'composed'.

Hence, the fourth option will be the correct answer.

Discussion

9.	1). Only A2). Only C3). Both A and B4). Both A and C
Answer» The idiom 'bite the bullet' means 'to accept SOMETHING unpleasant which is INEVITABLE' thus OPTION 1 is correct. Statement A is correct.

Discussion

10.	1). Blow2). Leave3). Seize4). Forget
Answer» The CORRECT answer is 3. The word 'seize' means to take hold of suddenly and FORCIBLY. 'Seize' is suitable for both the sentences as the first sentence describes an event of a powerful acquisition of someone's possession and the second sentence describes the theme of carpe DIEM POETRY which is to take hold of the moment.

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1). Blow2). Leave3). Seize4). Forget

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The CORRECT answer is 3.

The word 'seize' means to take hold of suddenly and FORCIBLY. 'Seize' is suitable for both the sentences as the first sentence describes an event of a powerful acquisition of someone's possession and the second sentence describes the theme of carpe DIEM POETRY which is to take hold of the moment.

Discussion

11.	1). Managing 2). Concluding 3). Mourning 4). Hanging
Answer» Cease means to end or stop. Managing means to take charge or care of. Conclude means to arrive at a judgement or opinion. Mourn means to express SADNESS over a loss Hang means to suspend or be suspended from above with the LOWER part dangling free. From ‘rather than trying to end it’ we can conclude that Israel did not try to end it. Managing is the correct word to be USED in the context. Thus, option 1 is the correct ANSWER.

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1). Managing 2). Concluding 3). Mourning 4). Hanging

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Cease means to end or stop.

Managing means to take charge or care of.

Conclude means to arrive at a judgement or opinion.

Mourn means to express SADNESS over a loss

Hang means to suspend or be suspended from above with the LOWER part dangling free.

From ‘rather than trying to end it’ we can conclude that Israel did not try to end it. Managing is the correct word to be USED in the context.

Thus, option 1 is the correct ANSWER.

Discussion

12.	ACCEDE1). Only A2). Both A and B3). Only C4). Both B and C
Answer» The WORD 'accede' means 'agree; give in.' Thus only sentence A has the CORRECT usage. Sentences B and C are incorrect. Sentence B talks about the crisis GETTING larger thus the word 'accede' will not fit here. Sentence C SPEAKS about the person being disturbed thus it gives us a sense that he would not wear a tuxedo. Option 1 is thus the correct answer.

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ACCEDE1). Only A2). Both A and B3). Only C4). Both B and C

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The WORD 'accede' means 'agree; give in.' Thus only sentence A has the CORRECT usage.

Sentences B and C are incorrect. Sentence B talks about the crisis GETTING larger thus the word 'accede' will not fit here. Sentence C SPEAKS about the person being disturbed thus it gives us a sense that he would not wear a tuxedo. Option 1 is thus the correct answer.

Discussion

13.	Which of the following words most appropriately fits the blank labelled (J)?1). Confines2). Confining 3). Confine of4). Confined
Answer» The GIVEN sentence is in the present tense. The sentence is talking about the practice of caste system for Hindus but by using the word 'alone', it indicates that the next sentence will have a comparison between Hindus and some other castes. This means that the practice is assumed to be *'confined'* to the Hindus alone when it is not true. It is also followed by other castes. Since the sentence SUGGESTS that a practice has already been assumed to be 'practiced', it means that it has happened in the past because an assumption is GENERALLY made based on the past happenings. So, instead of *'confine',* we will use *'confined'.* Hence, the fourth option will be the CORRECT answer.

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Which of the following words most appropriately fits the blank labelled (J)?1). Confines2). Confining 3). Confine of4). Confined

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The GIVEN sentence is in the present tense.

The sentence is talking about the practice of caste system for Hindus but by using the word 'alone', it indicates that the next sentence will have a comparison between Hindus and some other castes. This means that the practice is assumed to be 'confined' to the Hindus alone when it is not true. It is also followed by other castes.

Since the sentence SUGGESTS that a practice has already been assumed to be 'practiced', it means that it has happened in the past because an assumption is GENERALLY made based on the past happenings. So, instead of 'confine', we will use 'confined'.

Hence, the fourth option will be the CORRECT answer.

Discussion

14.	1).2). Exploded, debris3). Exhausted, deport4). Expunged, ruins
Answer» The words 'exploded' and 'debris' are correct in the current CONTEXT of the sentence. 'Exploded' MEANS burst or shatter violently and noisily as a result of rapid combustion, excessive internal pressure, or other processes. 'Debris' means SCATTERED pieces of rubbish or REMAINS. The correct option is therefore 2.$

Discussion

15.	Which of the following words most appropriately fits the blank labelled (C)?1). Grew2). Grown3). Grows4). Growing
Answer» The GIVEN sentence is in the PRESENT tense. Here, 'nothing' is a singular noun and with it, we USE a verb that is used with singular nouns only. The verb *'grow'* will not be used as it is GENERALLY used with plural nouns. Instead, it should be *'grows'* as it is generally used with singular nouns. Hence, the third option will be the correct answer.

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Which of the following words most appropriately fits the blank labelled (C)?1). Grew2). Grown3). Grows4). Growing

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The GIVEN sentence is in the PRESENT tense.

Here, 'nothing' is a singular noun and with it, we USE a verb that is used with singular nouns only. The verb 'grow' will not be used as it is GENERALLY used with plural nouns. Instead, it should be 'grows' as it is generally used with singular nouns.

Hence, the third option will be the correct answer.

Discussion

16.	Given below are five sentences out of which four sentences contain error and one is errorless. Identify the sentence which is grammatically correct and meaningful.1).2).3).4).
Answer» Option 1 contains the errorless sentence. Option 2 is incorrect because wrong tense is used. Past Perfect tense must be used here. Therefore, ‘has’ must be replaced with ‘had’. Also, ‘has’ is incorrect because subject is PLURAL. THUS, subject-verb agreement is also violated here. Option 3 is incorrect because wrong verb is used. With ‘did’ we use first form of verb. Thus, ‘broached’ must be replaced with ‘broach’. Option 4 is incorrect because wrong PREPOSITION is used. ‘in’ must be replaced with ‘for’. Option 5 is incorrect because definite article ‘the’ is missing. ‘the’ must be PLACED before ‘demographic changes’, because these are particularly specified in the sentence.

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Given below are five sentences out of which four sentences contain error and one is errorless. Identify the sentence which is grammatically correct and meaningful.1).2).3).4).

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Option 1 contains the errorless sentence.

Option 2 is incorrect because wrong tense is used. Past Perfect tense must be used here. Therefore, ‘has’ must be replaced with ‘had’. Also, ‘has’ is incorrect because subject is PLURAL. THUS, subject-verb agreement is also violated here.

Option 3 is incorrect because wrong verb is used. With ‘did’ we use first form of verb. Thus, ‘broached’ must be replaced with ‘broach’.

Option 4 is incorrect because wrong PREPOSITION is used. ‘in’ must be replaced with ‘for’.

Option 5 is incorrect because definite article ‘the’ is missing. ‘the’ must be PLACED before ‘demographic changes’, because these are particularly specified in the sentence.

Discussion

Explore topic-wise InterviewSolutions in .

1). A and B2). C and D3). E and F4). A and F

1). Optional2). Complimentary3). Free4). Approving

1). Charting2). Reflecting3). Following4). Helping

1). Only A is correct2). Only B is correct 3). Both A and B are correct 4). Both B and C are correct

1). Resolve2). Revolve3). Reconstruct4). Render

1). Asking, Puked2). Deteriorating, Cleansed 3). Frowning, Perked4). Preferring, Jazzed

1). Tally2). Fillip3). Gamut4). Foster

Which of the following words most appropriately fits the blank labelled (B)?1). Compose with2). Composing3). Composes4). Composed

1). Only A2). Only C3). Both A and B4). Both A and C

1). Blow2). Leave3). Seize4). Forget

1). Managing 2). Concluding 3). Mourning 4). Hanging

ACCEDE1). Only A2). Both A and B3). Only C4). Both B and C

Which of the following words most appropriately fits the blank labelled (J)?1). Confines2). Confining 3). Confine of4). Confined

1).2). Exploded, debris3). Exhausted, deport4). Expunged, ruins

Which of the following words most appropriately fits the blank labelled (C)?1). Grew2). Grown3). Grows4). Growing

Given below are five sentences out of which four sentences contain error and one is errorless. Identify the sentence which is grammatically correct and meaningful.1).2).3).4).