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Select the option that can be used as a one-word-substitute for the given group of words.
A false idea or belief
Explanation: Fallacy means a false idea, mistaken belief, or wrong reasoning, so it correctly substitutes the given group of words.
Identity the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Secure
Explanation: Secure means to protect or make safe, while attack means to act against or harm, making it the most appropriate opposite.
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
Gourav was no good than a foolish person.
Explanation: The correct phrase is “no better than,” which means not superior to or just like someone or something in a negative sense.
Select the option that corrects the error in the given sentence.
He ran quick to catch the bus.
Explanation: The verb “ran” must be modified by an adverb, and “quickly” is the correct adverb form.
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Acquiesce
Explanation: Acquiesce means to agree or accept something without protest, and concur also means to agree.
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
That which cannot be conquered
Explanation: Invincible means too strong to be defeated or conquered, so it matches the given expression.
Select the most appropriate synonym for the underlined word in the given sentence.
His ambition in life is to become a happy and satisfied man.
Explanation: Ambition means a strong desire or eagerness to achieve something, so “Eagerness” is the most appropriate synonym.
Read the sentence carefully and select the most suitable idiom to fill in the blank.
The renowned publisher decided to withdraw a book from the market. No one was interested in the book as the arguments presented were ____________.
Explanation: “Beside the mark” means irrelevant or not to the point, which fits the sentence because the book’s arguments failed to interest readers.
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Receive
Explanation: Receive can mean to admit or accept, while exile means to banish or send away, making it the most suitable opposite among the options.
Select the option that expresses the following sentence in passive voice.
Sonam does not like bananas.
Explanation: The sentence is in simple present tense and the object “bananas” is plural, so the correct passive form is “Bananas are not liked by Sonam.”
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 genuine beliefs, though not unconsciously acquired by most children; and even if they depart from these beliefs in later life B. Something of them remains deeply implanted, ready to emerge in a time of stress of crisis C. The importance of education in forming character and opinion is very great and well recognised by all D. Education is, as a rule, the strongest force on the side of what exists and again fundamental change
Explanation: Sentence C introduces the importance of education, A continues with beliefs acquired through education, B explains that something of these beliefs remains deeply implanted, and D gives a concluding general statement about education.
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words.
In Indian mythology, most of the Asuras wish to be never able to die.
Explanation: Immortal means not subject to death or never able to die, so it correctly substitutes the given expression.
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice
Someone has taken my secret diary.
Explanation: The sentence is in present perfect tense, so its passive structure is “has been taken,” with “my secret diary” becoming the subject.
Select the most appropriate synonym of the bracketed word in the following sentence to fill in the blank.
During Covid times, many organisations made ________(sentimental) appeals to raise funds for migrant workers.
Explanation: Mawkish means overly sentimental or emotional, so it is the most appropriate synonym of “sentimental” in the sentence.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined word in the given sentence.
He is an atheist, although he respects everyone’s belief.
Explanation: An atheist is a person who does not believe in the existence of God, so option (d) gives the correct meaning.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the following sentence.
In my new office, all employees were different, so I felt like a fish out of water.
Explanation: “Like a fish out of water” means feeling uncomfortable or out of place in an unfamiliar situation.
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
Explanation: “Exhilerate” is incorrectly spelt; the correct spelling is “Exhilarate.”
The following sentence has been divided into four segments. Identify the segment that contains an error.
Mrs. Sreelakshmi’s / musical intelligence / is superior than / Mrs. Suma’s.
Explanation: The adjective “superior” is followed by “to,” not “than,” so the correct phrase should be “is superior to.”
Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence.
If I was the queen, I would give a handsome sum towards education.
Explanation: In an unreal or hypothetical condition, the subjunctive form “were” is used with “I,” so “If I were the queen” is correct.
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
Explanation: “Preceed” is incorrectly spelt; the correct spelling is “Precede.”
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. <br><br> The beginning of the story is (1)______ in its presentation but (2)______ the style eases out and becomes haunting in its simplicity. The author brings out the human elements in his story. This common element of sympathy and sacrifice is given a new (3)_____ by the old artist who shows by his last desperate act that one can be a hero for one day if only one cares (4). O Henry’s treatment of his material is balanced and controlled, a fine (5) of humour and pathos.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
Explanation: Quaint means unusual, old-fashioned, or charming in presentation, which fits the description of the beginning of the story.
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. <br><br> The beginning of the story is (1)______ in its presentation but (2)______ the style eases out and becomes haunting in its simplicity. The author brings out the human elements in his story. This common element of sympathy and sacrifice is given a new (3)_____ by the old artist who shows by his last desperate act that one can be a hero for one day if only one cares (4). O Henry’s treatment of his material is balanced and controlled, a fine (5) of humour and pathos.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
Explanation: The sentence says that the style “eases out,” so “gradually” correctly shows a slow and progressive change in style.
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. <br><br> The beginning of the story is (1)______ in its presentation but (2)______ the style eases out and becomes haunting in its simplicity. The author brings out the human elements in his story. This common element of sympathy and sacrifice is given a new (3)_____ by the old artist who shows by his last desperate act that one can be a hero for one day if only one cares (4). O Henry’s treatment of his material is balanced and controlled, a fine (5) of humour and pathos.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
Explanation: A new dimension” means a new aspect or quality, which fits the idea that sympathy and sacrifice are presented in a new way.
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. <br><br> The beginning of the story is (1)______ in its presentation but (2)______ the style eases out and becomes haunting in its simplicity. The author brings out the human elements in his story. This common element of sympathy and sacrifice is given a new (3)_____ by the old artist who shows by his last desperate act that one can be a hero for one day if only one cares (4). O Henry’s treatment of his material is balanced and controlled, a fine (5) of humour and pathos.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
Explanation: The phrase “cares enough” means cares sufficiently, which correctly completes the idea that one can be heroic if one cares deeply enough.
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. <br><br> The beginning of the story is (1)______ in its presentation but (2)______ the style eases out and becomes haunting in its simplicity. The author brings out the human elements in his story. This common element of sympathy and sacrifice is given a new (3)_____ by the old artist who shows by his last desperate act that one can be a hero for one day if only one cares (4). O Henry’s treatment of his material is balanced and controlled, a fine (5) of humour and pathos.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
Explanation: Blend means a mixture or combination, so “a fine blend of humour and pathos” correctly describes O Henry’s balanced treatment.
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