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Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Slaughter
Explanation: Slaughter means to kill people or animals brutally or in large numbers, so Massacre is the correct synonym. Protect and Preserve are opposite in meaning because they suggest saving or keeping safe, while Gather means to collect things together and is not related to brutal killing.
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Stellar
Explanation: Stellar means extremely good or excellent, so Outstanding is the best synonym. Ordinary, Inferior, and Mediocre express a lower or average quality and are closer to antonyms of stellar, not synonyms.
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Burglary
Explanation: Burglary means illegal entry into a building to steal something, so Break-in correctly expresses its meaning. Safekeeping, Honesty, and Protection are opposite or unrelated ideas because they suggest safety, truthfulness, or security rather than illegal entry for theft.
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Fearless
Explanation: Fearless means having no fear or being brave, so Daring is the correct synonym. Timid, Cowardly, and Afraid all suggest fear or lack of courage, so they are antonyms rather than synonyms.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Vulgar
Explanation: Vulgar means lacking good taste, manners, or decency, so its opposite is Refined, which suggests good manners and cultured behaviour. Obscene, Crude, and Coarse are similar in meaning to vulgar and therefore cannot be antonyms.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Disrepute
Explanation: Disrepute means loss or lack of good reputation or respect, so Esteem is the correct antonym because it means respect or high regard. Shame, Infamy, and Disgrace are close in meaning to disrepute and therefore are not opposites.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Scatter
Explanation: Scatter means to throw or spread things in different directions, while Assemble means to bring or collect things together. Disperse, Strew, and Sprinkle are synonyms or closely related meanings of scatter, so they cannot be correct antonyms.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Abduct
Explanation: Abduct means to take someone away illegally by force or trickery, so Release is the correct antonym because it means to set someone free. Kidnap, Capture, and Snatch are similar in meaning to abduct and therefore are not opposites.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
To take someone away illegally by force or trickery.
Explanation: Abduct means to take someone away illegally by force or trickery, so it is the correct one-word substitution. Scatter means to spread things in different directions, Outline means to give main points, and Preserve means to save or protect.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
A violent storm with very strong winds.
Explanation: Hurricane means a violent storm with very strong winds, making it the correct answer. Burglary refers to illegal entry for theft, Disrepute means bad reputation, and Vulgar means lacking decency or good manners.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
A general description or plan giving only the main points.
Explanation: Outline means a general description or plan, or giving the main points of something. Slaughter means brutal killing, Scatter means to spread things in different directions, and Fearless means brave or having no fear.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Loss or lack of good reputation or respect.
Explanation: Disrepute means loss or lack of good reputation or respect, so it is the correct one-word substitution. Stellar means excellent, Tranquility means calmness or peace, and Safekeeping means protection or security.
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.
The soldier remained _______ even when the situation became dangerous.
Explanation: The sentence describes a soldier who did not lose courage in a dangerous situation, so fearless is the correct word. Fearful and timid express fear, while ordinary means common or not special and does not suit the context.
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.
His _______ remarks offended everyone in the room.
Explanation: Remarks that offend people because they lack decency or good manners are called vulgar remarks. Refined, polite, and cultured are opposite in meaning and suggest good manners, so they do not fit the sentence.
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.
The children _______ the papers all over the floor.
Explanation: The phrase all over the floor shows that the papers were spread in different directions, so scattered is the correct word. Assembled, collected, and concentrated suggest bringing things together, which is opposite to the meaning required here.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
To bring into disrepute
Explanation: The phrase to bring into disrepute means to cause loss of reputation or respect. It does not mean giving a stellar reputation, protecting someone from shame, or collecting scattered objects, so these options are contextually incorrect.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
To give an outline
Explanation: To give an outline means to present the main points or a general plan of something. It does not mean explaining every detail, scattering things, or entering a building illegally, so the other options do not match the phrase.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
To scatter in all directions
Explanation: To scatter in all directions means to spread or disperse things everywhere. Save and preserve means to protect, abduct someone by force means to kidnap, and maintain complete tranquility means to keep peace, so these meanings do not fit the phrase.
Out of given alternatives select the word which is correctly spelt.
Choose the correctly spelt word.
Explanation: Slaughter is the correct spelling of the word meaning brutal killing or killing in large numbers. The other options are confusing but incorrect spelling variations and do not match the correct form of the word.
Out of given alternatives select the word which is correctly spelt.
Choose the correctly spelt word.
Explanation: Hurricane is the correct spelling of the word meaning a violent storm with very strong winds. The other options change the correct arrangement of letters and are not accepted spellings of the word.
Out of given alternatives select the word which is correctly spelt.
Choose the correctly spelt word.
Explanation: Burglary is the correct spelling of the word meaning illegal entry into a building to steal something. The other options are incorrect because they either add unnecessary letters or change the correct letter order.
Out of given alternatives select the word which is correctly spelt.
Choose the correctly spelt word.
Explanation: Disrepute is the correct spelling of the word meaning loss or lack of good reputation or respect. The other options are incorrect spelling variations and do not represent the proper form of the word.
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 teacher asked the students to write an outline of the essay before they began the final draft.
Explanation: The sentence is grammatically correct because write an outline is a proper phrase used when preparing the main points of an essay before writing the final draft. Scatter an outline and abduct an outline are illogical, while replacing the phrase with the same expression is unnecessary.
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 scandal brought the company into honor among the public.
Explanation: A scandal usually damages reputation, so the correct phrase is brought the company into disrepute. Into honor gives the opposite meaning, into stellar is grammatically incorrect, and into safekeeping does not fit the context of public reputation.
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 police arrested two men for burglary last night.
Explanation: The sentence is correct because burglary means illegal entry into a building to steal something, and it properly fits with police arresting two men. Tranquility means calmness, while stellar means excellent, so both are contextually wrong.
DIRECTIONS: 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> The coastal town had always been peaceful, but a sudden hurricane changed its quiet life overnight. Strong winds damaged houses, and people began to scatter in search of safer places. In the middle of this confusion, a group of criminals tried to commit burglary in an empty building. Their act brought them into disrepute when the police caught them. However, a fearless young volunteer helped the elderly reach a shelter and later gave a clear outline of the rescue plan to the local officials. His stellar conduct reminded everyone that courage and decency can protect society even during a crisis.
What was the immediate reason for panic in the town?
Explanation: The passage clearly states that a sudden hurricane changed the peaceful life of the coastal town overnight and caused strong winds and damage. The burglary happened later during the confusion, while vulgar speech and stellar performance are not mentioned as reasons for panic.
DIRECTIONS: 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> The coastal town had always been peaceful, but a sudden hurricane changed its quiet life overnight. Strong winds damaged houses, and people began to scatter in search of safer places. In the middle of this confusion, a group of criminals tried to commit burglary in an empty building. Their act brought them into disrepute when the police caught them. However, a fearless young volunteer helped the elderly reach a shelter and later gave a clear outline of the rescue plan to the local officials. His stellar conduct reminded everyone that courage and decency can protect society even during a crisis.
In the passage, the word scatter most nearly means:
Explanation: In the passage, people began to scatter in search of safer places, which means they spread or moved in different directions. Gather and Assemble mean to come together, while Preserve means to save or protect, so these options do not fit the context.
DIRECTIONS: 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> The coastal town had always been peaceful, but a sudden hurricane changed its quiet life overnight. Strong winds damaged houses, and people began to scatter in search of safer places. In the middle of this confusion, a group of criminals tried to commit burglary in an empty building. Their act brought them into disrepute when the police caught them. However, a fearless young volunteer helped the elderly reach a shelter and later gave a clear outline of the rescue plan to the local officials. His stellar conduct reminded everyone that courage and decency can protect society even during a crisis.
Which of the following is true according to the passage?
Explanation: The passage says that a fearless young volunteer helped the elderly reach a shelter, so option d is true. The criminals were brought into disrepute, not honor, and the volunteer helped people rather than committing burglary. The passage also does not say that the town was already in disrepute.
DIRECTIONS: 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> The coastal town had always been peaceful, but a sudden hurricane changed its quiet life overnight. Strong winds damaged houses, and people began to scatter in search of safer places. In the middle of this confusion, a group of criminals tried to commit burglary in an empty building. Their act brought them into disrepute when the police caught them. However, a fearless young volunteer helped the elderly reach a shelter and later gave a clear outline of the rescue plan to the local officials. His stellar conduct reminded everyone that courage and decency can protect society even during a crisis.
What is the antonym of fearless as used in the passage?
Explanation: Fearless means brave or having no fear, so Timid is the correct antonym because it means lacking courage or being fearful. Bold, Brave, and Daring are similar in meaning to fearless and therefore cannot be antonyms.
DIRECTIONS: 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> The coastal town had always been peaceful, but a sudden hurricane changed its quiet life overnight. Strong winds damaged houses, and people began to scatter in search of safer places. In the middle of this confusion, a group of criminals tried to commit burglary in an empty building. Their act brought them into disrepute when the police caught them. However, a fearless young volunteer helped the elderly reach a shelter and later gave a clear outline of the rescue plan to the local officials. His stellar conduct reminded everyone that courage and decency can protect society even during a crisis.
What can be inferred from the passage?
Explanation: The passage shows that the fearless volunteer helped people and gave a clear outline of the rescue plan, which suggests that courage and planning can protect society during difficult situations. The other options are incorrect because the passage does not support vulgarity, acceptance of burglary, or tranquility during a hurricane.
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