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Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Submerge
Explanation: Submerge means to put something completely under water or another substance. Immerse also means to dip or cover something fully in liquid, so it best expresses the meaning of submerge. Other options like emerge, surface, and rise express the opposite idea of coming up or appearing.
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Scavenge
Explanation: Scavenge means to search for and collect food, useful materials, or discarded items. Forage also means to search widely for food or provisions, so it is the closest synonym among the given options. Discard, waste, and abandon do not express the idea of searching or collecting.
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Harbor
Explanation: Harbor can mean a sheltered place for ships or a place of safety and protection. Haven also means a safe or sheltered place, so it correctly expresses the meaning of harbor. Expose, expel, and abandon carry opposite or unrelated meanings.
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Itemize
Explanation: Itemize means to list things one by one in a clear and detailed manner. Enumerate also means to mention or list items separately, so it is the correct synonym. Summarize, generalize, and combine do not mean listing individual points separately.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Consign
Explanation: Consign means to hand over, deliver, or entrust something to someone else. Its opposite is retain, which means to keep something with oneself instead of giving it away. Deliver, dispatch, and entrust are closer to the meaning of consign, not its opposite.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Clamber
Explanation: Clamber means to climb or move upward with difficulty, usually using hands and feet. Descend means to move downward, so it is the correct opposite. Climb, scramble, and ascend are either synonyms or closely related to the meaning of clamber.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Spawn
Explanation: Spawn means to produce, generate, breed, or give rise to something. Suppress means to stop, prevent, or hold back something from developing or appearing, so it works as the opposite. Generate, produce, and breed are synonyms of spawn.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Harness
Explanation: Harness means to control and use something effectively, especially a resource, force, or ability. Misuse means to use something wrongly or improperly, so it is the best opposite among the given options. Utilize, control, and exploit are closer to the meaning of harness.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
A sheltered place for ships; to give shelter or protection; to keep a thought or feeling in mind.
Explanation: Harbor correctly substitutes the given sentence because it means a sheltered place for ships, to give shelter or protection, and also to keep a thought or feeling in mind. None of the other options carries all these meanings together.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
To send or deliver something to someone’s care; to hand over or entrust something.
Explanation: Consign means to send, deliver, hand over, or entrust something to another person’s care. Therefore, it correctly substitutes the given sentence. Submerge, scavenge, and itemize do not express the idea of handing over something to someone.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
To produce or generate offspring, ideas, events, or results.
Explanation: Spawn means to produce, generate, or give rise to offspring, ideas, events, or results. Therefore, it correctly substitutes the sentence. Clamber means to climb with difficulty, harness means to use or control, and unify means to bring together.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
To bring different parts, people, or groups together to form one whole.
Explanation: Unify means to bring different parts, people, or groups together to form one complete whole. This directly matches the given sentence. Clamber, harness, and stockpile do not express the idea of joining separate parts into one unit.
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.
Unhappy about the treatment meted out to her Shanti ________ demanded justice
Explanation: Vociferously means loudly, forcefully, or in a strong protest-like manner. Since Shanti was unhappy about the treatment given to her and demanded justice, the word vociferously fits the context best. The other options do not correctly express a strong public demand for justice.
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.
After Rick was fired from the restaurant, he wrote a ____________ review of the eatery.
Explanation: Sardonic means mocking, bitter, or scornfully humorous. Since Rick was fired from the restaurant, it is logical that he may write a bitter or mocking review of the eatery. The other options do not fit grammatically or contextually before the word review.
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.
I ________ to the teacher for coming late to school.
Explanation: The sentence refers to coming late to school, so the correct verb is apologised. The phrase apologised to the teacher for coming late is grammatically and contextually correct. Went, blamed, talked, and wished do not properly complete the sentence.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
cut the mustard
Explanation: The idiom cut the mustard means to reach the required standard, succeed, or perform as expected. Therefore, to perform well is the best meaning among the given options. The other options suggest failure, average performance, or underperformance, which do not match the idiom.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
Feather one’s own nest
Explanation: The idiom feather one’s own nest means to make oneself rich, especially through unfair, selfish, or dishonest means. Therefore, make money in an improper way is the correct meaning. It does not simply mean working hard at home, building a home, or decorating.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
on tenterhooks
Explanation: On tenterhooks means to be in a state of nervous suspense, anxiety, or eager waiting. Therefore, in suspense and anxiety is the correct meaning. Angry, surprised, happy, or excited alone do not fully capture the anxious waiting expressed by this idiom.
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.
The man is (A)/the most tallest (B)/ of the group. (C)/ No error (D)
Explanation: The error is in part (B), the most tallest. This is a double superlative error because tallest is already the superlative form of tall, so most should not be used before it. The correct sentence is: The man is the tallest of the group.
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.
Can I have (1)/a loaf of bread (2)/ and a jam jar? (3)/ No error (4)
Explanation: The error is in part (3), and a jam jar. A jam jar means a jar used for jam, but the intended meaning is a quantity of jam. Therefore, the correct expression should be a jar of jam or some jam. The corrected sentence is: Can I have a loaf of bread and a jar of jam?
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 left (1)/ no stone unturned (2)/ to achieve for my object. (3)/ No error (4)
Explanation: The error is in part (3), to achieve for my object. The preposition for is unnecessary after achieve, and objective is a better word than object in this context. The correct expression is: to achieve my objective. The corrected sentence is: I left no stone unturned to achieve my objective.
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> Self directed learning, in its broadest meaning, describes a proess in which individuals take the initiative with or without the help of others, in diagnosing their learning needs formulating learning goals, identifying resources for learning, choosing and implementing learning strategies and evaluating learning outcomes. Thus it is important to attain new knowledge easily and skillfully for the rest of his or her life. <br><br> What is the need for self directed learning? One reason is that there is convincing evidence that people, who take the initiative in learning, learn more things and learn better than people who sit at the feet of teachers passively waiting to be taught. The second reason is that self-directed learning is more in tune with our natural processes of psychological development; an essential aspect of maturing is developing the ability to take increasing responsibility of our own lives to become increasingly self-directed. The third reason is that many of the new developments in education put a heavy responsibility on the learners to take a good deal of initiative in their own learning. Too meet tthe challenges in today's instructive environment, self-directed learning is most essential.
In self-directed learning, an individual
Explanation: According to the passage, self-directed learning is a process in which individuals take the initiative with or without the help of others. They diagnose their learning needs, set goals, identify resources, choose strategies, and evaluate outcomes. Therefore, option (d) directly matches the passage.
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> Self directed learning, in its broadest meaning, describes a proess in which individuals take the initiative with or without the help of others, in diagnosing their learning needs formulating learning goals, identifying resources for learning, choosing and implementing learning strategies and evaluating learning outcomes. Thus it is important to attain new knowledge easily and skillfully for the rest of his or her life. <br><br> What is the need for self directed learning? One reason is that there is convincing evidence that people, who take the initiative in learning, learn more things and learn better than people who sit at the feet of teachers passively waiting to be taught. The second reason is that self-directed learning is more in tune with our natural processes of psychological development; an essential aspect of maturing is developing the ability to take increasing responsibility of our own lives to become increasingly self-directed. The third reason is that many of the new developments in education put a heavy responsibility on the learners to take a good deal of initiative in their own learning. Too meet tthe challenges in today's instructive environment, self-directed learning is most essential.
There is need for self-directed learning because
Explanation: The passage clearly states that people who take initiative in learning learn more things and learn better than those who passively wait to be taught. Therefore, the need for self-directed learning is best explained by option (c). The passage does not focus on cost, ease, or merely modernity.
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> Self directed learning, in its broadest meaning, describes a proess in which individuals take the initiative with or without the help of others, in diagnosing their learning needs formulating learning goals, identifying resources for learning, choosing and implementing learning strategies and evaluating learning outcomes. Thus it is important to attain new knowledge easily and skillfully for the rest of his or her life. <br><br> What is the need for self directed learning? One reason is that there is convincing evidence that people, who take the initiative in learning, learn more things and learn better than people who sit at the feet of teachers passively waiting to be taught. The second reason is that self-directed learning is more in tune with our natural processes of psychological development; an essential aspect of maturing is developing the ability to take increasing responsibility of our own lives to become increasingly self-directed. The third reason is that many of the new developments in education put a heavy responsibility on the learners to take a good deal of initiative in their own learning. Too meet tthe challenges in today's instructive environment, self-directed learning is most essential.
Which word best describes self-directed learning ?
Explanation: Self-directed learning is active learning because the learner takes responsibility for identifying needs, setting goals, choosing resources, applying strategies, and evaluating outcomes. The learner does not remain passive or dependent on others. Therefore, active learning best describes self-directed learning.
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> Self directed learning, in its broadest meaning, describes a proess in which individuals take the initiative with or without the help of others, in diagnosing their learning needs formulating learning goals, identifying resources for learning, choosing and implementing learning strategies and evaluating learning outcomes. Thus it is important to attain new knowledge easily and skillfully for the rest of his or her life. <br><br> What is the need for self directed learning? One reason is that there is convincing evidence that people, who take the initiative in learning, learn more things and learn better than people who sit at the feet of teachers passively waiting to be taught. The second reason is that self-directed learning is more in tune with our natural processes of psychological development; an essential aspect of maturing is developing the ability to take increasing responsibility of our own lives to become increasingly self-directed. The third reason is that many of the new developments in education put a heavy responsibility on the learners to take a good deal of initiative in their own learning. Too meet tthe challenges in today's instructive environment, self-directed learning is most essential.
The modern environment according to the author is
Explanation: The passage states that to meet the challenges in today’s instructive environment, self-directed learning is essential. Therefore, according to the author, the modern environment is instructive. The other options are not supported by the passage.
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> Self directed learning, in its broadest meaning, describes a proess in which individuals take the initiative with or without the help of others, in diagnosing their learning needs formulating learning goals, identifying resources for learning, choosing and implementing learning strategies and evaluating learning outcomes. Thus it is important to attain new knowledge easily and skillfully for the rest of his or her life. <br><br> What is the need for self directed learning? One reason is that there is convincing evidence that people, who take the initiative in learning, learn more things and learn better than people who sit at the feet of teachers passively waiting to be taught. The second reason is that self-directed learning is more in tune with our natural processes of psychological development; an essential aspect of maturing is developing the ability to take increasing responsibility of our own lives to become increasingly self-directed. The third reason is that many of the new developments in education put a heavy responsibility on the learners to take a good deal of initiative in their own learning. Too meet tthe challenges in today's instructive environment, self-directed learning is most essential.
The synonym of the word diagnosing is
Explanation: In the passage, diagnosing their learning needs means identifying or recognizing what they need to learn. Although diagnosing can involve examining, the closest meaning in this context is identifying. Therefore, option (b) is the correct synonym.
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