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Direction (1-5): There are two different sentences with a blank space in each question. Choose the word from the given options which fits into both the blanks appropriately adding a proper and logical meaning to the sentences.
(1) It is universally acknowledged that Hinduism is conceptually the most ___________________ solitaire in the diadem of the religious philosophies of the world.
(2) Even in the darkness she knew that his eyes were _________________ with anger.
(a)witty
(b)scintillating
(c)intense
(d)spirited
(e)animated
Answer & Explanation
Ans. b
Exp. The word “scintillating” means sparkling or shining brightly. Thus, the word fits perfectly into both the blanks and gives a meaningful sense to both the sentences which is not the case with the other given words. Hence option (b) is the correct choice.
Witty means showing or characterized by quick and inventive verbal humour.
Intense means of extreme force, degree, or strength.
Animated means full of life or excitement; lively.
(1) Nothing was too good for the sweet, _________________ creature, and he told him as much.
(2) He is taken to the roof, from which he sees far off the outlines of the _______________ Mountains.
(a)unsavory
(b)nauseating
(c)delish
(d)delectable
(e)aerial
Answer & Explanation
Ans. d
Exp. The word “delectable” means extremely attractive. Thus, the word fits perfectly into both the blanks and gives a meaningful sense to both the sentences which is not the case with the other given words. Hence option (d) is the correct choice.
Unsavory means disagreeable to taste, smell, or look at.
Nauseating means causing or liable to cause a feeling of nausea or disgust; disgusting.
Delish means delicious.
Aerial means existing, happening, or operating in the air.
(1) If we had our own misgivings about the end of this _______________, our companions had none.
(2) A three days’ _______________ in a good boat isn’t a thing to frighten people like us.
(a)jaunt
(b)crossing
(c)wending
(d) junction
(e)walk
Answer & Explanation
Ans. a
Exp. The word “jaunt” means a short excursion or journey made for pleasure. Thus, the word fits perfectly into both the blanks and gives a meaningful sense to both the sentences which is not the case with the other given words. Hence option (a) is the correct choice.
Wend means go in a specified direction, typically slowly or by an indirect route.
Junction means a place where two or more roads or railway lines meet.
(1) The ____________________ to walk swiftly, which before had been a controlling thing, was gone.
(2) It has doubly convinced me of the excellency of your mind, and of the honour of your _________________.
(a)ordering
(b)disposition
(c)penchant
(d)philosophy
(e)preference
Answer & Explanation
Ans. b
Exp. The word “disposition” means a person’s inherent qualities of mind and character; temperament. Thus, the word fits perfectly into both the blanks and gives a meaningful sense to both the sentences which is not the case with the other given words. Hence option (b) is the correct choice.
Penchant means a strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something.
Preference means a greater liking for one alternative over another or others.
(1) Aspiration is the intense desire and ___________________ will to be truly elevated and luminous.
(2) The whole meaning of the face was power—power and _________________ will.
(a)yielding
(b)defiant
(c)indomitable
(d)anticipatory
(e)expectant
Answer & Explanation
Ans. c
Exp. The word “indomitable” means impossible to subdue or defeat. Thus, the word fits perfectly into both the blanks and gives a meaningful sense to both the sentences which is not the case with the other given words. Hence option (c) is the correct choice.
Yielding means (of a substance or object) giving way under pressure; not hard or rigid.
Defiant means showing defiance.
Anticipatory means happening, performed, or felt in anticipation of something.
Directions (6-10): In each of the questions given below a part of the sentence is given in bold which may or may not be grammatically or logically correct. Below each sentence five options are given that try to provide the most suitable alternative to the one given in bold. Choose the option which makes the sentence grammatically and logically correct. If no correction is required in the given sentence then choose option (e) as your choice.
I’m having some trouble to workout the solution to this equation.
(a) working out
(b) for workout
(c) for working out
(d) to work out
(e) No correction required
Answer & Explanation
Ans. a
Exp. Option (a) is the correct choice to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct. “workout” is a noun which means a session of vigorous physical exercise or training, thus, making the sentence contextually incorrect. However, “working out” means (of an equation) be capable of being solved. Thus, option (a) becomes the most suitable choice to replace the incorrect phrase given in bold.
Educated youth should not look blue on agriculture and conclude that it is below their dignity to adopt farming.
(a) look forward
(b) look up to
(c) look down upon
(d) look after
(e) No correction required
Answer & Explanation
Ans. c
Exp. “To look blue” is a phrasal verb which means to look sad, therefore, it doesn’t provide the correct contextual meaning to the sentence. Whereas, “to look down upon” means to consider someone or something lesser or inferior in some way. Thus, it provides the most appropriate meaning to the sentence. However, other phrases given in options “to look forward” means to feel happy and excited about something that is going to happen; “to look up to” means to admire and respect someone; “to look after” means to take care of. Hence, the only correct option that provides the most comprehensible meaning to the sentence is option (c) i.e., “look down upon”.
Even when the deck is stacked beyond all odds, the strength in numbers that unions provide lifting entire communities.
(a) lifts up
(b) to lift up
(c) lifting up
(d) is lifting
(e) No correction required
Answer & Explanation
Ans. d
Exp. Option (d) is the correct choice as it provides the sentence a complete coherent meaning. “to go through” is a phrasal verb which means to undergo through a difficult period, situation or experience. All the other given options fail to fit into the context of the sentence.
Every one of us is going to going through some tough times in our life, caused by family issues, finances, sickness or many other factors.
(a) gone through
(b) give through
(c) get through
(d) go through
(e) No correction required
Answer & Explanation
Ans. b
Exp. Option (b) is the correct choice. Usage of “get over” phrasal verb is incorrect here as it means to overcome (a difficulty). However, “Ran across” means to find something or to meet someone by chance. Thus, it gives the most meaningful and logical context to the sentence.
Get through means to pass or assist someone in passing (a difficult or testing experience or period).
Get rid of means to take action so as to be free of (a troublesome or unwanted person or thing).
I get over my old roommate at the college reunion.
(a) look into
(b) ran across
(c) get through
(d) get rid of
(e) No correction required
Answer & Explanation
Ans. e
Exp. Option (e) is the correct choice. The sentence with the phrase given in bold is already correct both contextually as well as grammatically. “Broke out” is referred for a war, fighting, or similarly undesirable things that started suddenly which is perfectly providing meaning to the sentence. However, “break off” means abruptly stop talking and “broke through” means to make or force a way through (a barrier). Thus, they fail to make the sentence logically meaningful. Therefore, option (e) is the correct choice as the sentence doesn’t require any improvement to make it correct.
