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Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
TRIANGULATE
Explanation: Triangulate means to determine a position by measuring angles from known points or to verify information by comparing multiple independent sources. Distort and conceal suggest manipulation or suppression, while estimate without measurement lacks the systematic verification implied by triangulation.
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
STATELY
Explanation: Stately describes something grand, majestic, dignified, or imposing in appearance or manner. Delicate and slender is associated with petite, permanent and unchanging relates to everlasting, and violent and uncontrollable may describe a cyclone.
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
FOLIO
Explanation: A folio is a large sheet folded once to form two leaves or a page of a manuscript or book. The other alternatives define the lithosphere, a pyramid, and a suture respectively, so they do not express the meaning of folio.
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
PETITE
Explanation: Petite means small, delicate, and attractively built, especially when describing a woman. Broad and massive expresses an opposite idea, grand and imposing corresponds to stately, and confined and restricted relates to imprisonment.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
EVERLASTING
Explanation: Everlasting means eternal, permanent, or lasting for an extremely long time. Fleeting means lasting only briefly and is therefore its opposite. Permanent, perpetual, and endless reinforce rather than oppose the meaning.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
IMPRISON
Explanation: Imprison means to confine, detain, jail, or restrict someone’s freedom. Liberate means to release or set free and is therefore the appropriate antonym. The remaining options are synonyms of imprison.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
CYCLONE
Explanation: A cyclone is a violent rotating storm associated with powerful winds and atmospheric disturbance. Tranquillity denotes calmness and stillness, making it the opposite. Tempest, whirlwind, and hurricane are related to violent storms.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
STATELY
Explanation: Stately conveys grandeur, dignity, and an imposing appearance. Shabby suggests a worn, unimpressive, or undignified appearance and is therefore the best antonym. Majestic, dignified, and imposing are synonyms.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
To verify a conclusion by comparing evidence obtained from several independent sources.
Explanation: Triangulate can mean to verify information or a conclusion using several independent sources. Imprison means to confine, suture means to stitch a wound, and folio refers to a manuscript page or folded sheet.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
The rigid rocky outer layer of the Earth comprising the crust and the uppermost mantle.
Explanation: The lithosphere is the Earth’s rigid outer layer consisting of the crust and the uppermost mantle. A cyclone is a storm, a pyramid is a geometric or monumental structure, and a folio is a page or folded sheet.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
A stitch or series of stitches used to close a wound.
Explanation: A suture is a stitch or row of stitches used medically to close a wound. A folio is a manuscript page, a pyramid is a solid structure with triangular sides, and a cyclone is a rotating storm.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
A solid structure having a polygonal base and triangular sides meeting at a single point.
Explanation: A pyramid is a solid shape with a polygonal base and triangular sides converging at one point. The other alternatives describe a storm, the Earth’s rigid outer layer, and a manuscript page.
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.
Before accepting the disputed claim, the committee decided to ________ the information by consulting three independent records.
Explanation: Triangulate fits because the committee intends to verify information by comparing multiple independent sources. Imprison and suture are unrelated actions, while pyramid is primarily a noun and cannot express the required act of verification.
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.
Although the building was centuries old, its ________ columns and imposing entrance continued to convey authority and dignity.
Explanation: Stately appropriately describes columns and an entrance that appear grand, dignified, and imposing. Petite suggests smallness and delicacy, cyclonic relates to storms, and lithospheric concerns the Earth’s rocky outer layer.
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 physician explained that the wound would reopen unless the damaged tissue was carefully ________.
Explanation: Sutured means stitched together to close a wound and is the only contextually and grammatically suitable choice. Triangulated relates to location or verification, imprisoned means confined, and foliated does not describe medical closure.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
Cross-check the evidence from several directions
Explanation: The phrase suggests verifying evidence through multiple sources or perspectives, which is precisely the extended meaning of triangulate. The other alternatives imply blind acceptance, falsification, or restriction rather than careful verification.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
Built on a broad base and rising to a sharp point
Explanation: The phrase describes the defining shape of a pyramid, which has a broad polygonal base and triangular sides meeting at a point. The other alternatives refer to unrelated natural, geological, or manuscript-related ideas.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
To sew the injury
Explanation: To sew the injury is a memory aid for suture, which means to stitch a wound closed. The other options misuse vocabulary words whose meanings are unrelated to medical stitching.
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 investigators triangulates the evidence from three independent reports before reaching a conclusion.
Explanation: The plural subject investigators requires the plural verb triangulate. Option (a) maintains correct subject-verb agreement and uses the adjective independent correctly to modify reports. Option (b) incorrectly uses independently before the singular noun report, while option (c) uses an incorrect participle after has.
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 ancient manuscript contained a folio that were decorated with elaborate illustrations.
Explanation: The singular noun folio requires the singular verb was. Option (a) is grammatically correct. Option (b) incorrectly uses the plural verb were and an unsuitable continuous construction, while option (c) uses the wrong article and an incorrect verb form.
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 surgeon used a fine suture to close the wound with precision.
Explanation: The original sentence is grammatically correct. The simple past verb used is appropriate, and the infinitive to close correctly expresses purpose. The alternatives either create unnecessary awkwardness or contain incorrect verb forms.
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> When a severe <strong> cyclone </strong> approached the coastal district, the administration did not rely on a single forecast. Officials attempted to <strong> triangulate </strong> information obtained from weather stations, local observers, and satellite reports. This method revealed that the storm was likely to shift towards a densely populated area situated on an unstable section of the <strong> lithosphere </strong>. The administration therefore ordered the temporary evacuation of several villages. <br><br> At the emergency control centre, the district officer maintained a <strong> stately </strong> calm despite the mounting pressure. Her dignified manner reassured the staff, but she repeatedly warned them that confidence should not become carelessness. Important maps were removed from an old <strong> folio </strong> and compared with recent surveys. These documents showed that a newly constructed shelter had a broad base and a roof shaped like a <strong> pyramid </strong>, making it comparatively resistant to strong winds. <br><br> After the cyclone passed, medical teams treated several injured residents. One patient required a delicate <strong> suture </strong>, while others were discharged after minor treatment. The disruption was severe but not <strong>everlasting</strong>. Roads reopened gradually, and residents who had been temporarily confined in shelters were released once conditions became safe. The episode demonstrated that reliable verification, disciplined leadership, and precise action can reduce the consequences of a natural disaster.
Why did the administration consult weather stations, local observers, and satellite reports?
Explanation: The administration consulted several independent sources in order to triangulate the available information and obtain a more reliable assessment of the cyclone’s movement. The passage does not suggest exaggeration, unnecessary confinement, or replacement of recent surveys.
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> When a severe <strong> cyclone </strong> approached the coastal district, the administration did not rely on a single forecast. Officials attempted to <strong> triangulate </strong> information obtained from weather stations, local observers, and satellite reports. This method revealed that the storm was likely to shift towards a densely populated area situated on an unstable section of the <strong> lithosphere </strong>. The administration therefore ordered the temporary evacuation of several villages. <br><br> At the emergency control centre, the district officer maintained a <strong> stately </strong> calm despite the mounting pressure. Her dignified manner reassured the staff, but she repeatedly warned them that confidence should not become carelessness. Important maps were removed from an old <strong> folio </strong> and compared with recent surveys. These documents showed that a newly constructed shelter had a broad base and a roof shaped like a <strong> pyramid </strong>, making it comparatively resistant to strong winds. <br><br> After the cyclone passed, medical teams treated several injured residents. One patient required a delicate <strong> suture </strong>, while others were discharged after minor treatment. The disruption was severe but not <strong>everlasting</strong>. Roads reopened gradually, and residents who had been temporarily confined in shelters were released once conditions became safe. The episode demonstrated that reliable verification, disciplined leadership, and precise action can reduce the consequences of a natural disaster.
In the passage, the word stately most nearly means:
Explanation: The officer’s stately calm is immediately associated with her dignified manner and reassuring presence. Therefore, grand and dignified best captures the contextual meaning. The other options relate to different words or contradict the officer’s controlled conduct.
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> When a severe <strong> cyclone </strong> approached the coastal district, the administration did not rely on a single forecast. Officials attempted to <strong> triangulate </strong> information obtained from weather stations, local observers, and satellite reports. This method revealed that the storm was likely to shift towards a densely populated area situated on an unstable section of the <strong> lithosphere </strong>. The administration therefore ordered the temporary evacuation of several villages. <br><br> At the emergency control centre, the district officer maintained a <strong> stately </strong> calm despite the mounting pressure. Her dignified manner reassured the staff, but she repeatedly warned them that confidence should not become carelessness. Important maps were removed from an old <strong> folio </strong> and compared with recent surveys. These documents showed that a newly constructed shelter had a broad base and a roof shaped like a <strong> pyramid </strong>, making it comparatively resistant to strong winds. <br><br> After the cyclone passed, medical teams treated several injured residents. One patient required a delicate <strong> suture </strong>, while others were discharged after minor treatment. The disruption was severe but not <strong>everlasting</strong>. Roads reopened gradually, and residents who had been temporarily confined in shelters were released once conditions became safe. The episode demonstrated that reliable verification, disciplined leadership, and precise action can reduce the consequences of a natural disaster.
Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?
Explanation: The passage explicitly states that the shelter had a broad base and a pyramid-shaped roof, which made it comparatively resistant to powerful winds. The administration used several forecasts, the folio contained maps, and the disruption was described as not everlasting.
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> When a severe <strong> cyclone </strong> approached the coastal district, the administration did not rely on a single forecast. Officials attempted to <strong> triangulate </strong> information obtained from weather stations, local observers, and satellite reports. This method revealed that the storm was likely to shift towards a densely populated area situated on an unstable section of the <strong> lithosphere </strong>. The administration therefore ordered the temporary evacuation of several villages. <br><br> At the emergency control centre, the district officer maintained a <strong> stately </strong> calm despite the mounting pressure. Her dignified manner reassured the staff, but she repeatedly warned them that confidence should not become carelessness. Important maps were removed from an old <strong> folio </strong> and compared with recent surveys. These documents showed that a newly constructed shelter had a broad base and a roof shaped like a <strong> pyramid </strong>, making it comparatively resistant to strong winds. <br><br> After the cyclone passed, medical teams treated several injured residents. One patient required a delicate <strong> suture </strong>, while others were discharged after minor treatment. The disruption was severe but not <strong>everlasting</strong>. Roads reopened gradually, and residents who had been temporarily confined in shelters were released once conditions became safe. The episode demonstrated that reliable verification, disciplined leadership, and precise action can reduce the consequences of a natural disaster.
Which word is the most appropriate antonym of everlasting as used in the passage?
Explanation: In the passage, everlasting means permanent or continuing forever. Temporary expresses the opposite because the disruption ended gradually as roads reopened and residents returned. The other alternatives are synonyms or near-synonyms of everlasting.
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> When a severe <strong> cyclone </strong> approached the coastal district, the administration did not rely on a single forecast. Officials attempted to <strong> triangulate </strong> information obtained from weather stations, local observers, and satellite reports. This method revealed that the storm was likely to shift towards a densely populated area situated on an unstable section of the <strong> lithosphere </strong>. The administration therefore ordered the temporary evacuation of several villages. <br><br> At the emergency control centre, the district officer maintained a <strong> stately </strong> calm despite the mounting pressure. Her dignified manner reassured the staff, but she repeatedly warned them that confidence should not become carelessness. Important maps were removed from an old <strong> folio </strong> and compared with recent surveys. These documents showed that a newly constructed shelter had a broad base and a roof shaped like a <strong> pyramid </strong>, making it comparatively resistant to strong winds. <br><br> After the cyclone passed, medical teams treated several injured residents. One patient required a delicate <strong> suture </strong>, while others were discharged after minor treatment. The disruption was severe but not <strong>everlasting</strong>. Roads reopened gradually, and residents who had been temporarily confined in shelters were released once conditions became safe. The episode demonstrated that reliable verification, disciplined leadership, and precise action can reduce the consequences of a natural disaster.
What can reasonably be inferred from the passage?
Explanation: The concluding sentence directly supports the inference that reliable verification, disciplined leadership, and precise action can limit the consequences of a disaster. The passage does not claim that leadership can prevent every disaster, that old maps are always superior, or that residents should remain confined after conditions become safe.
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