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Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Stagflation
Explanation: Stagflation means a situation in which an economy suffers from slow growth or stagnation along with high inflation and often rising unemployment. Since none of the options expresses the full meaning, None of the above is the best answer.
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Conclave
Explanation: Conclave means a private meeting, gathering, or assembly, especially of important people for discussion or decision-making. Among the given options, Assembly is the closest in meaning. Though conclave often carries the idea of an exclusive or secret meeting, assembly is still the best available answer here.
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Acrophobia
Explanation: : Acrophobia means an extreme fear of heights. Since none of the options gives the exact meaning fear of heights, the correct choice should be None of the above.
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Dipsomania
Explanation: Dipsomania refers to an uncontrollable craving for alcohol or a compulsive desire to drink. In ordinary objective-type vocabulary usage, Alcoholism is the nearest and best match among the options. Therefore, the marked answer is correct because it captures the central sense of the word.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Technocracy
Explanation: Technocracy means a system of governance or administration in which technical experts or specialists hold power and make decisions. Its exact opposite is not easily expressed in one common word, but among usual objective-type options, Anarchy is the closest opposite because it means absence of authority, government, or ordered control. Since technocracy represents structured expert rule and anarchy represents lack of governing structure, Anarchy can reasonably be accepted as the best antonym in an exam setting.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Orthography
Explanation: Orthography means correct spelling or the conventional way of writing words in a language. Cacography means bad handwriting or poor spelling. Since cacography directly conveys the opposite of correctness in writing or spelling, it is the correct antonym among the given options.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Colloquium
Explanation: Colloquium means an academic discussion, seminar, or conference where ideas are exchanged in a formal setting. If the available options do not include a true opposite, then None of the above is the correct answer.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Sectarian
Explanation: Sectarian refers to a narrow-minded, excessively biased, or dogmatic attachment to a particular sect, group, or ideology. Tolerant suggests openness and acceptance of differing views, which is opposite in spirit. Hence, Tolerant is the best antonym among the options.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
A private meeting or secret gathering, especially of important people for discussion.
Explanation: The one-word substitution required here is Conclave, which means a private or exclusive meeting, often attended by important people for serious discussion. None of the other options fits this meaning. Therefore, the marked answer is correct.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Bad handwriting or poor spelling.
Explanation: Cacography exactly means bad handwriting or poor spelling. Since the definition in the question matches the meaning of the word directly, the answer is correct. The other options are unrelated to writing errors.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
A system of government or management in which technical experts have control or power.
Explanation: Technocracy is the exact one-word substitution for a system in which technical experts or specialists hold power in administration or governance. This matches the definition precisely. Hence, the given answer is correct.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
An academic meeting or seminar in which ideas and research are discussed.
Explanation: Colloquium means an academic seminar, conference, or formal meeting where ideas and research are presented and discussed. This matches the sentence perfectly. Therefore, the answer marked in the question set is correct.
A statement with one blank is given below. Choose the set of words from the given options which can be used to fill the given blank.
Sita was pleased with the ________ paid to her.
Explanation: The standard expression is compliments paid to someone, meaning words of praise or admiration offered to a person. The other options do not fit the sentence naturally in idiomatic English. Therefore, compliments is the best and correct choice.
A statement with one blank is given below. Choose the set of words from the given options which can be used to fill the given blank.
Gita was known to be a ________ so nobody entrusted any important work to her
Explanation: A shirker is a person who avoids work or duty. Since the sentence says nobody trusted her with important work, shirker is the most suitable word. The other options do not convey the required negative sense related to avoiding responsibility.
A statement with one blank is given below. Choose the set of words from the given options which can be used to fill the given blank.
What started as a matter of national pride seems to be coming in for ________ from various quarters for a budget that has quadrupled.
Explanation: Flak means strong criticism. The sentence clearly suggests that the project is now receiving criticism from different sides because the budget has increased four times. Therefore, flak is the correct and most natural choice.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
turn turtle
Explanation: The idiom turn turtle means to overturn or capsize, especially of a vehicle or boat. Among the given options, over-turn correctly expresses this meaning. Therefore, the answer marked in the set is correct.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
for keeps
Explanation: The phrase for keeps means permanently or forever, especially when something is kept and not returned. Since forever captures this permanent sense most closely, the marked answer is correct.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
Smell a rat
Explanation: The idiom smell a rat means to suspect that something is wrong, dishonest, or suspicious. Among the options, Suspect something wrong conveys the intended meaning best. Therefore, the given answer is correct.
Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'd' as the answer.
I always enjoy (1)/ to read (2)/ books. (3)/ No error (4)
Explanation: The verb enjoy is followed by a gerund, not an infinitive. Therefore, to read is incorrect and should be changed to reading. The sentence should read, I always enjoy reading books. Hence, the error lies in part (2), so option (b) is correct.
Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'd' as the answer.
When the workers threatened to go on a strike, the mill owner declared a lay off on his mill.
Explanation: The standard expression is go on strike, not go on a strike. Therefore, the error lies in the phrase given in part (b). The sentence needs correction in that segment, so the marked answer is right.
Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'd' as the answer.
Automated baggage handling systems are (1)/ ensuring that on the time passengers (2)/ are out of the planetheir (3)/ baggage is already waiting for them (4)/ No Error (5)
Explanation: The phrase on the time passengers is grammatically incorrect. It should be something like by the time passengers or when passengers. Therefore, the error lies in part (2), which is represented by option (b). The marked answer is correct.
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below. Certain words/phrases are printed in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br><br> Stuck with the development dilemma? Stay away from management courses. Seriously, one of the biggest complaints that organisations have about management courses is that they fail to impact the participants' on-the-job behaviour. Some management trainers stress the need for follow-up and reinforcement on the job. Some go so far as briefing the participants' managers on what behaviour they should be reinforcing back on the job. Other include a follow-up training day to review the progress of the participants. None of this is really going far enough. <br><br> The real problem is that course promoters view development as something which primarily, takes place in a classroom. A course is an event and events are, by definition limited in time. When you talk about follow-up after a course, it is seen as a nice idea, but not as an essential part of the participants' development programme. Any rational, empowered individual should be able to take what has been learnt in a course and transfer it to the work place - or so the argument goes. Another negative aspect of the course mindset is that, primarily, development is thought to be about skill-acquisition. <br><br> So, it is felt that the distinction between taking the course and behaving differently in the work place parallels the distinction between skill-acquisition and skill-application. But can such a sharp distinction be maintained? Skills are really acquired only in the context of applying them on the job, finding them effective and, therefore, reinforcing them. <br><br> The problem with courses is that they are events, while development is an on-going process which, involves, within a complex environment, continual interaction, regular feedback and adjustment. As we tend to equate development with a one-off event, it is difficult to get seriously motivated about the followup. Anyone paying for a course tends to look at follow-up as an unnecessary and rather costly frill.
Which of the following statements is false?
Explanation: The passage clearly says that course promoters view development as something that primarily takes place in a classroom. Option (a) says the opposite by stating that they view development as something that does not take place during a course. Since this contradicts the passage, option (a) is correctly marked as the false statement.
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below. Certain words/phrases are printed in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br><br> Stuck with the development dilemma? Stay away from management courses. Seriously, one of the biggest complaints that organisations have about management courses is that they fail to impact the participants' on-the-job behaviour. Some management trainers stress the need for follow-up and reinforcement on the job. Some go so far as briefing the participants' managers on what behaviour they should be reinforcing back on the job. Other include a follow-up training day to review the progress of the participants. None of this is really going far enough. <br><br> The real problem is that course promoters view development as something which primarily, takes place in a classroom. A course is an event and events are, by definition limited in time. When you talk about follow-up after a course, it is seen as a nice idea, but not as an essential part of the participants' development programme. Any rational, empowered individual should be able to take what has been learnt in a course and transfer it to the work place - or so the argument goes. Another negative aspect of the course mindset is that, primarily, development is thought to be about skill-acquisition. <br><br> So, it is felt that the distinction between taking the course and behaving differently in the work place parallels the distinction between skill-acquisition and skill-application. But can such a sharp distinction be maintained? Skills are really acquired only in the context of applying them on the job, finding them effective and, therefore, reinforcing them. <br><br> The problem with courses is that they are events, while development is an on-going process which, involves, within a complex environment, continual interaction, regular feedback and adjustment. As we tend to equate development with a one-off event, it is difficult to get seriously motivated about the followup. Anyone paying for a course tends to look at follow-up as an unnecessary and rather costly frill.
The writer’s attitude, as reflected in the passage, is
Explanation: The writer repeatedly points out the weaknesses of management courses, especially the mistaken belief that development happens mainly in classrooms and that follow-up is optional. This clearly shows a critical attitude toward the present approach. Therefore, critical is the correct answer.
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below. Certain words/phrases are printed in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br><br> Stuck with the development dilemma? Stay away from management courses. Seriously, one of the biggest complaints that organisations have about management courses is that they fail to impact the participants' on-the-job behaviour. Some management trainers stress the need for follow-up and reinforcement on the job. Some go so far as briefing the participants' managers on what behaviour they should be reinforcing back on the job. Other include a follow-up training day to review the progress of the participants. None of this is really going far enough. <br><br> The real problem is that course promoters view development as something which primarily, takes place in a classroom. A course is an event and events are, by definition limited in time. When you talk about follow-up after a course, it is seen as a nice idea, but not as an essential part of the participants' development programme. Any rational, empowered individual should be able to take what has been learnt in a course and transfer it to the work place - or so the argument goes. Another negative aspect of the course mindset is that, primarily, development is thought to be about skill-acquisition. <br><br> So, it is felt that the distinction between taking the course and behaving differently in the work place parallels the distinction between skill-acquisition and skill-application. But can such a sharp distinction be maintained? Skills are really acquired only in the context of applying them on the job, finding them effective and, therefore, reinforcing them. <br><br> The problem with courses is that they are events, while development is an on-going process which, involves, within a complex environment, continual interaction, regular feedback and adjustment. As we tend to equate development with a one-off event, it is difficult to get seriously motivated about the followup. Anyone paying for a course tends to look at follow-up as an unnecessary and rather costly frill.
The course promoters’ attitude is
Explanation: The passage presents course promoters as having a narrow and limited understanding of development. They treat development as a one-time classroom event rather than an ongoing process involving practice and feedback. This makes unprogressive the most suitable option among those given, so the answer is correct.
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below. Certain words/phrases are printed in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br><br> Stuck with the development dilemma? Stay away from management courses. Seriously, one of the biggest complaints that organisations have about management courses is that they fail to impact the participants' on-the-job behaviour. Some management trainers stress the need for follow-up and reinforcement on the job. Some go so far as briefing the participants' managers on what behaviour they should be reinforcing back on the job. Other include a follow-up training day to review the progress of the participants. None of this is really going far enough. <br><br> The real problem is that course promoters view development as something which primarily, takes place in a classroom. A course is an event and events are, by definition limited in time. When you talk about follow-up after a course, it is seen as a nice idea, but not as an essential part of the participants' development programme. Any rational, empowered individual should be able to take what has been learnt in a course and transfer it to the work place - or so the argument goes. Another negative aspect of the course mindset is that, primarily, development is thought to be about skill-acquisition. <br><br> So, it is felt that the distinction between taking the course and behaving differently in the work place parallels the distinction between skill-acquisition and skill-application. But can such a sharp distinction be maintained? Skills are really acquired only in the context of applying them on the job, finding them effective and, therefore, reinforcing them. <br><br> The problem with courses is that they are events, while development is an on-going process which, involves, within a complex environment, continual interaction, regular feedback and adjustment. As we tend to equate development with a one-off event, it is difficult to get seriously motivated about the followup. Anyone paying for a course tends to look at follow-up as an unnecessary and rather costly frill.
The word ‘mindset’ here means
Explanation: In the passage, course mindset refers to a fixed way of thinking about development, especially the belief that development mainly means classroom-based skill acquisition. Thus, a fixed attitude of mind is the correct meaning in context.
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below. Certain words/phrases are printed in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br><br> Stuck with the development dilemma? Stay away from management courses. Seriously, one of the biggest complaints that organisations have about management courses is that they fail to impact the participants' on-the-job behaviour. Some management trainers stress the need for follow-up and reinforcement on the job. Some go so far as briefing the participants' managers on what behaviour they should be reinforcing back on the job. Other include a follow-up training day to review the progress of the participants. None of this is really going far enough. <br><br> The real problem is that course promoters view development as something which primarily, takes place in a classroom. A course is an event and events are, by definition limited in time. When you talk about follow-up after a course, it is seen as a nice idea, but not as an essential part of the participants' development programme. Any rational, empowered individual should be able to take what has been learnt in a course and transfer it to the work place - or so the argument goes. Another negative aspect of the course mindset is that, primarily, development is thought to be about skill-acquisition. <br><br> So, it is felt that the distinction between taking the course and behaving differently in the work place parallels the distinction between skill-acquisition and skill-application. But can such a sharp distinction be maintained? Skills are really acquired only in the context of applying them on the job, finding them effective and, therefore, reinforcing them. <br><br> The problem with courses is that they are events, while development is an on-going process which, involves, within a complex environment, continual interaction, regular feedback and adjustment. As we tend to equate development with a one-off event, it is difficult to get seriously motivated about the followup. Anyone paying for a course tends to look at follow-up as an unnecessary and rather costly frill.
What is the passage about?
Explanation: The passage mainly discusses management courses, but more specifically it criticizes their limited effectiveness in producing actual workplace development. So option (b) is the best available answer among the choices, though it is somewhat broad and not as precise as the full central idea of the passage.
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