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Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Ricochet
Explanation: Ricochet means to hit a surface and bounce off in another direction, so “Rebound” is the correct synonym. “Lodge” and “Settle” suggest staying or becoming fixed, which are opposite in sense. “Purify” is related to cleaning and is not connected with the action of bouncing off.
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Measly
Explanation: Measly means very small, poor, or not enough, and “Paltry” carries the same sense of being insignificant or inadequate. “Generous” and “Abundant” are opposite in meaning because they suggest plenty. “Mainstay” means a basic or chief support and does not express the idea of being very small.
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Spirited
Explanation: Spirited means full of energy, courage, and enthusiasm, so “Lively” is the best synonym. “Apathetic” and “Lifeless” are antonyms because they show lack of energy or interest. “Disunity” relates to lack of unity and does not describe energetic behaviour.
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Ledger
Explanation: Ledger means a book or digital record in which financial accounts are written, and “Register” is a suitable synonym because it also means a record. “Oral Account” and “Disorder” are antonyms or opposite ideas because they do not refer to a properly written financial record. “Freeman” is unrelated to accounts and belongs to a different word group.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Interfere
Explanation: Interfere means to get involved in a situation where one is not wanted or needed, so “Withdraw” is the opposite because it means to move away or stop involvement. “Intervene,” “Intrude,” and “Interrupt” are synonyms or closely related words because all suggest some form of unwanted involvement.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Pollute
Explanation: Pollute means to make air, water, or land dirty and harmful, so “Cleanse” is the correct antonym because it means to clean or purify. “Poison,” “Taint,” and “Dirty” are close in meaning to pollute and therefore cannot be opposites.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Serf
Explanation: Serf means a poor farmer in the past who was forced to work on land owned by a lord, so “Freeman” is the correct opposite because it suggests a person who is free. “Bondsman,” “Villein,” and “Servant” are synonyms or related words because they indicate dependence or service.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Unison
Explanation: Unison means the act of doing or saying something together at the same time, so “Discord” is the correct antonym because it means lack of agreement or harmony. “Harmony,” “Agreement,” and “Unity” are synonyms or related words and therefore do not express the opposite meaning.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
A poor farmer in the past who was forced to work on land owned by a lord.
Explanation: A serf was a poor farmer in the past who was forced to work on land owned by a lord. “Ledger” refers to a financial record, “Staple” means a basic or main item used regularly, and “Unison” means doing or saying something together at the same time. Therefore, “Serf” is the correct one-word substitute.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
To make air, water, or land dirty and harmful.
Explanation: Pollute means to make air, water, or land dirty and harmful. “Ricochet” means to bounce off after hitting a surface, “Sidestep” means to avoid dealing with a question or problem, and “Interfere” means to get involved where one is not wanted or needed. Hence, “Pollute” is the correct answer.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
A book or digital record in which financial accounts are written.
Explanation: A ledger is a book or digital record in which financial accounts are written. “Staple” means a basic or main item, “Unison” means doing something together at the same time, and “Serf” refers to a poor farmer forced to work on a lord’s land. Thus, “Ledger” is the correct one-word substitute.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
A basic or main item used regularly.
Explanation: Staple means a basic or main item used regularly, especially something essential in daily life. “Measly” means very small or not enough, “Spirited” means full of energy and enthusiasm, and “Ricochet” means to bounce off after hitting a surface. Therefore, “Staple” is the correct answer.
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 bullet hit the wall and ______ off in another direction.
Explanation: The sentence requires a word that means to hit a surface and bounce off in another direction, so “ricocheted” is correct. “Lodged” and “settled” suggest stopping or staying in place, which gives the opposite idea. “Cleansed” is related to purification and does not fit the action described.
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.
Factories that ______ rivers with chemicals make water dirty and harmful.
Explanation: “Pollute” means to make air, water, or land dirty and harmful, so it fits the sentence correctly. “Sanitize,” “Decontaminate,” and “Purify” are opposite in meaning because they refer to cleaning or removing harmful substances. Therefore, option (c) is the most suitable answer.
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 team gave a ______ performance in the final match.
Explanation: “Spirited” means full of energy, courage, and enthusiasm, so it correctly describes a strong and energetic performance. “Dull,” “Lifeless,” and “Apathetic” express lack of energy or enthusiasm and are opposite in meaning. Hence, “spirited” is the correct choice.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
In unison
Explanation: The phrase “in unison” means doing or saying something together at the same time. “In disagreement” is opposite to the idea of harmony, “in a harmful manner” is unrelated, and “away from a problem” is closer to sidestepping. Therefore, option (b) is correct.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
Staple food
Explanation: “Staple food” means a basic or main food item used regularly. “A luxury item used rarely” is opposite in sense because a staple is essential, not extra. “A written financial record” refers to a ledger, and “a poor farmer’s service” is related to serf, not staple.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
Sidestep the question
Explanation: To “sidestep the question” means to avoid dealing with a question or difficulty. “Answer together” is related to unison, “write in a ledger” relates to maintaining accounts, and “bounce off a surface” is the meaning of ricochet. Therefore, option (d) is the correct meaning.
Out of given alternatives select the word which is correctly spelt.
Select the correctly spelt word.
Explanation: “Ricochet” is the correct spelling of the word meaning to hit a surface and bounce off in another direction. The other options are confusing but incorrect variations because they either change the middle letters or add unnecessary letters. Therefore, option (c) is the only correctly spelt form.
Out of given alternatives select the word which is correctly spelt.
Select the correctly spelt word.
Explanation: “Interference” is the correct spelling of the noun form related to interfere. The spellings “Interferance,” “Interferrence,” and “Interfrence” are incorrect because they either use the wrong vowel pattern, double the wrong letter, or omit necessary letters.
Out of given alternatives select the word which is correctly spelt.
Select the correctly spelt word.
Explanation: “Decontaminate” is the correct spelling and means to remove contamination. The other options are incorrect because they either alter the ending, insert extra letters, or double letters unnecessarily. Hence, option (d) is the correct spelling.
Out of given alternatives select the word which is correctly spelt.
Select the correctly spelt word.
Explanation: “Sidestepping” is the correct spelling of the continuous form of sidestep. The other options are incorrect because they either miss the double “p,” add unnecessary letters, or change the spelling pattern of the base word. Therefore, 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.
The minister tried to “sidestep from” the difficult question.
Explanation: The verb “sidestep” means to avoid dealing with a question, problem, or difficulty, and it does not require the preposition “from” in this sentence. The correct expression is “sidestep the difficult question.” The options “sidestep with” and “sidestep in” are also grammatically unsuitable here.
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 accountant entered “all transaction” in the ledger.
Explanation: The phrase “all transaction” is grammatically incorrect because “all” should be followed by a plural countable noun in this context. The correct phrase is “all transactions.” “All transactioned” is not a correct form, and “all ledger” changes the meaning and structure of the sentence.
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 students answered the question “in unison.”
Explanation: The phrase “in unison” is correct and means that the students answered together at the same time. The alternatives “by unison,” “on unison,” and “at unison” are not standard expressions. Therefore, the sentence is correct as it is.
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> A village committee met to discuss how to save its pond, which had become polluted by waste from nearby workshops. Some influential landlords tried to interfere in the discussion and sidestep difficult questions about responsibility. Ramu, a poor worker who lived almost like a serf in the old social order, kept a careful ledger of every expense made for cleaning the pond. The funds were measly, but a group of young volunteers gave a spirited effort. When the children spoke in unison about the need for clean water, the committee finally agreed that pollution had to be stopped because safe irrigation was necessary for staple crops.
What was the main issue discussed by the village committee?
Explanation: The passage clearly states that the village committee met to discuss how to save its pond, which had become polluted by waste from nearby workshops. The other options are not supported by the passage because it does not discuss increasing landlords, preparing a luxury item, or avoiding staple crops.
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> A village committee met to discuss how to save its pond, which had become polluted by waste from nearby workshops. Some influential landlords tried to interfere in the discussion and sidestep difficult questions about responsibility. Ramu, a poor worker who lived almost like a serf in the old social order, kept a careful ledger of every expense made for cleaning the pond. The funds were measly, but a group of young volunteers gave a spirited effort. When the children spoke in unison about the need for clean water, the committee finally agreed that pollution had to be stopped because safe irrigation was necessary for staple crops.
In the passage, the word “measly” means:
Explanation: In the passage, “measly” describes the funds available for cleaning the pond, showing that the money was very small or not enough. “Abundant” and “Generous” are antonyms because they suggest plenty. “Full of harmony” is related to unison, not measly.
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> A village committee met to discuss how to save its pond, which had become polluted by waste from nearby workshops. Some influential landlords tried to interfere in the discussion and sidestep difficult questions about responsibility. Ramu, a poor worker who lived almost like a serf in the old social order, kept a careful ledger of every expense made for cleaning the pond. The funds were measly, but a group of young volunteers gave a spirited effort. When the children spoke in unison about the need for clean water, the committee finally agreed that pollution had to be stopped because safe irrigation was necessary for staple crops.
Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?
Explanation: The passage states that Ramu kept a careful ledger of every expense made for cleaning the pond. The children spoke in unison, not discord, and the volunteers gave a spirited effort, not a lifeless one. The passage also does not say that landlords purified the pond before the meeting.
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> A village committee met to discuss how to save its pond, which had become polluted by waste from nearby workshops. Some influential landlords tried to interfere in the discussion and sidestep difficult questions about responsibility. Ramu, a poor worker who lived almost like a serf in the old social order, kept a careful ledger of every expense made for cleaning the pond. The funds were measly, but a group of young volunteers gave a spirited effort. When the children spoke in unison about the need for clean water, the committee finally agreed that pollution had to be stopped because safe irrigation was necessary for staple crops.
In the passage, the phrase “sidestep difficult questions” most nearly means:
Explanation: “Sidestep” means to avoid dealing with a question, problem, or difficulty, so in the passage it means that some landlords tried to avoid responsibility-related questions. “Face difficult questions directly” is the opposite meaning, while writing questions in a ledger or answering in unison does 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> A village committee met to discuss how to save its pond, which had become polluted by waste from nearby workshops. Some influential landlords tried to interfere in the discussion and sidestep difficult questions about responsibility. Ramu, a poor worker who lived almost like a serf in the old social order, kept a careful ledger of every expense made for cleaning the pond. The funds were measly, but a group of young volunteers gave a spirited effort. When the children spoke in unison about the need for clean water, the committee finally agreed that pollution had to be stopped because safe irrigation was necessary for staple crops.
Which word used in the passage is opposite in meaning to “lifeless”?
Explanation: “Spirited” means full of energy, courage, and enthusiasm, so it is opposite in meaning to “lifeless.” “Polluted” means dirty and harmful, “measly” means very small or not enough, and “ledger” means a financial record. Therefore, “spirited” is the correct answer.
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