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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the following sentence.
It was difficult to accommodate the avariciousness of the people.
Explanation: Avariciousness means extreme greed or desire for wealth, so “Generosity,” which means willingness to give freely, is the most appropriate antonym.
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
He has written a best-selling novel.
Explanation: The sentence is in present perfect tense, so the passive structure should be “has been + past participle”; therefore, “A best-selling novel has been written by him” is correct.
Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the parts in the correct order to form a meaningful sentence.
P) her face Q) I have R) for a year S) not seen
Explanation: The correct sentence is “I have not seen her face for a year,” so the correct order is QSPR.
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word from the following sentence.
Barren <br><br> "Can you believe how much traffic there is today?", grumbled Tom, glancing at the congested road ahead.
Explanation: “Barren” means empty, bare or lacking, while “congested” means crowded or full, making it the most suitable antonym in the given sentence.
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined word segment in the given sentence.
A herd of cattle consists of related females, cubs, and a small number of adult males.
Explanation: A group consisting of related females, cubs and a small number of adult males is called a “pride of lions,” so this is the correct substitute.
Select the most appropriate idiom for the given group of words.
A time when money might unexpectedly be needed
Explanation: “A rainy day” means a difficult or unexpected time when money or help may be needed, so it matches the given meaning.
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A person who does not believe in God
Explanation: An “atheist” is a person who does not believe in God, so it is the correct one-word substitute.
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word..
Explanation: “Measerement” is incorrectly spelt; the correct spelling is “Measurement.”
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined word in the given sentence.
I saw a shabby looking man living in the cavity of a mountain.
Explanation: “Cavity” means a hollow space or hole, so “hole” is the most appropriate substitute in the sentence.
Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A.The door of the flat was ajar. B.The taxi stopped. C.Mr. Satterthwaite flung himself out and raced up the stone stairs to the second floor like a young athlete. D.He pushed it open, and the great voice welcomed him.
Explanation: The sequence begins with the taxi stopping, followed by Mr. Satterthwaite rushing upstairs, then finding the flat door ajar, and finally pushing it open; hence, BCAD is correct.
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
He wrote an inspiring speech for the event.
Explanation: The sentence is in simple past tense, so its passive form should be “was/were + past participle”; therefore, “An inspiring speech was written by him for the event” is correct.
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
It is nothing else your pride which makes you say such a thing.
Explanation: The correct expression is “nothing else but,” and the singular subject “pride” requires the verb “makes,” so the correct substitute is “else but your pride which makes.”
Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.
This is a clear example of conflict of egos.
Explanation: “Conflict” means disagreement or clash, so “clash” is the most appropriate synonym in the sentence.
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
Mr. Adhil called back but he wasn’t able to find the scooter part he needed.
Explanation: “Called around” means contacted several people or places to get information or help, which fits the context of trying to find a scooter part.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the following sentence.
Instead of confusing others, let us call a spade a spade in front of the audience.
Explanation: “Call a spade a spade” means to speak directly and truthfully, without hiding unpleasant facts.
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
Explanation: “Neccessary” is incorrectly spelt; the correct spelling is “Necessary.”
Select the most appropriate phrasal verb to fill in the blank.
We need to __________ a solution to this problem before it gets worse.
Explanation: “Come up with” means to think of or produce an idea or solution, so it correctly completes the sentence.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined word in the given sentence.
This building is colossal and it can hold a village’s population in it.
Explanation: “Colossal” means extremely large or huge, so “very huge” is the most appropriate meaning.
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Maverick
Explanation: A “maverick” is an independent or unconventional person, and “Bohemian” also refers to an unconventional person, so it is the closest synonym.
Identify the error in the given sentence.
Camels tend to move slowly than other domestic animals in the plains.
Explanation: The sentence makes a comparison using “than,” so “slowly” should be changed to “more slowly”; therefore, the error is in “move slowly.”
The mathematician Federico Ardila-Mantilla grew up in Colombia, an (1) ______________ student but gifted in math. He was failing most of his classes at his high school in Bogotá when someone (2) _______________ him to apply to MIT. He had not heard of the school. To his surprise, he got in, and he went on scholarship. Mathematically, he did well. One of his professors, an acid-tongued theoretician known to (3) ____________ his audience to a herd of cows, routinely tucked ‘open’ math problems into homework assignments, without telling the students. These had never been solved by anyone. Ardila solved one. He went on to receive his bachelor’s and Ph.D. in math from MIT. But his academic experience was also one of isolation. Part of it had to do with his own (4) _____________. Part of it was cultural. As a Latino, he was very much in the minority in the department, and he did not feel comfortable in American mathematical spaces. No one had tried to explicitly (5) ______________ him, yet he felt alone. In math, collaborating with others opens up new kinds of learning and thinking. But in his nine years at MIT, Ardila worked with others only twice.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1
Explanation: The passage says that he was failing most of his classes but was gifted in math, so “indifferent” best fits the idea of being uninterested or not attentive as a student.
The mathematician Federico Ardila-Mantilla grew up in Colombia, an (1) ______________ student but gifted in math. He was failing most of his classes at his high school in Bogotá when someone (2) _______________ him to apply to MIT. He had not heard of the school. To his surprise, he got in, and he went on scholarship. Mathematically, he did well. One of his professors, an acid-tongued theoretician known to (3) ____________ his audience to a herd of cows, routinely tucked ‘open’ math problems into homework assignments, without telling the students. These had never been solved by anyone. Ardila solved one. He went on to receive his bachelor’s and Ph.D. in math from MIT. But his academic experience was also one of isolation. Part of it had to do with his own (4) _____________. Part of it was cultural. As a Latino, he was very much in the minority in the department, and he did not feel comfortable in American mathematical spaces. No one had tried to explicitly (5) ______________ him, yet he felt alone. In math, collaborating with others opens up new kinds of learning and thinking. But in his nine years at MIT, Ardila worked with others only twice.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2
Explanation: The sentence says someone encouraged or advised him to apply to MIT, so “suggested” is the most appropriate word.
The mathematician Federico Ardila-Mantilla grew up in Colombia, an (1) ______________ student but gifted in math. He was failing most of his classes at his high school in Bogotá when someone (2) _______________ him to apply to MIT. He had not heard of the school. To his surprise, he got in, and he went on scholarship. Mathematically, he did well. One of his professors, an acid-tongued theoretician known to (3) ____________ his audience to a herd of cows, routinely tucked ‘open’ math problems into homework assignments, without telling the students. These had never been solved by anyone. Ardila solved one. He went on to receive his bachelor’s and Ph.D. in math from MIT. But his academic experience was also one of isolation. Part of it had to do with his own (4) _____________. Part of it was cultural. As a Latino, he was very much in the minority in the department, and he did not feel comfortable in American mathematical spaces. No one had tried to explicitly (5) ______________ him, yet he felt alone. In math, collaborating with others opens up new kinds of learning and thinking. But in his nine years at MIT, Ardila worked with others only twice.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3
Explanation: The phrase “known to compare his audience to a herd of cows” is grammatically and contextually correct because “compare to” is used to show resemblance.
The mathematician Federico Ardila-Mantilla grew up in Colombia, an (1) ______________ student but gifted in math. He was failing most of his classes at his high school in Bogotá when someone (2) _______________ him to apply to MIT. He had not heard of the school. To his surprise, he got in, and he went on scholarship. Mathematically, he did well. One of his professors, an acid-tongued theoretician known to (3) ____________ his audience to a herd of cows, routinely tucked ‘open’ math problems into homework assignments, without telling the students. These had never been solved by anyone. Ardila solved one. He went on to receive his bachelor’s and Ph.D. in math from MIT. But his academic experience was also one of isolation. Part of it had to do with his own (4) _____________. Part of it was cultural. As a Latino, he was very much in the minority in the department, and he did not feel comfortable in American mathematical spaces. No one had tried to explicitly (5) ______________ him, yet he felt alone. In math, collaborating with others opens up new kinds of learning and thinking. But in his nine years at MIT, Ardila worked with others only twice.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.
Explanation: The passage discusses Ardila’s isolation and feeling alone, so “introversion” best explains a personal reason connected with his own reserved nature.
The mathematician Federico Ardila-Mantilla grew up in Colombia, an (1) ______________ student but gifted in math. He was failing most of his classes at his high school in Bogotá when someone (2) _______________ him to apply to MIT. He had not heard of the school. To his surprise, he got in, and he went on scholarship. Mathematically, he did well. One of his professors, an acid-tongued theoretician known to (3) ____________ his audience to a herd of cows, routinely tucked ‘open’ math problems into homework assignments, without telling the students. These had never been solved by anyone. Ardila solved one. He went on to receive his bachelor’s and Ph.D. in math from MIT. But his academic experience was also one of isolation. Part of it had to do with his own (4) _____________. Part of it was cultural. As a Latino, he was very much in the minority in the department, and he did not feel comfortable in American mathematical spaces. No one had tried to explicitly (5) ______________ him, yet he felt alone. In math, collaborating with others opens up new kinds of learning and thinking. But in his nine years at MIT, Ardila worked with others only twice.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.
Explanation: The sentence says no one had tried to explicitly make him feel left out, yet he felt alone; therefore, “exclude” fits the context correctly.
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