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Directions (1-4): In these questions some of the sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which part of a sentence has an error and indicate it corresponding to the appropriate letter. If there is no error, indicate corresponding to the last option. Q1. Vinay was entrusted with the task (A)/ of coordinating yesterday’s programme, but due to certain (B)/ difficulties he does not do it (C)/ No Error (D)
A
B
C
D
Solution:
There is a tense based error. Replace ‘does’ by ‘could’.
Q2. The Prime Minister has said that India would not have spent so much (A)/ on defence if some of the neighboring countries adopted (B)/ the policy of restricting defence expenditure (C)/ No Error (D)
A
B
C
D
Solution:
Add ‘had’ before adopted. The grammar rule that has followed is: If + Subject + had + V3 (3rd form) +………Sub + would + have + V3 (3rd form) +…….
Q3. His maid servant behaviour (A)/ is undoubtedly indecent (B)/ but I don’t understand how he tolerates it (C)/ No Error (D).
A
B
C
D
Solution:
Replace ‘‘servant’’ with ‘‘servant’s’’. The presence of the noun ‘behaviour’ after ‘servant’ justifies the use of apostrophe s and meaning of the sentence. Hence option ‘A’ has the error.
Q4. The issues are very complex (A)/ and the problem is that they are bound to be obscured (B)/ by these hypocritical politicians (C)/ No Error (D)
A
B
C
D
Solution:
No Error
Directions (5-8): Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Q5. INTERNECINE
International
Ruinous
Stealthy
Foolhardy
Solution:
Internecine (adjective): destructive to both sides in a conflict. Ruinous (adjective): disastrous or destructive. Stealthy (adjective): behaving or done in a cautious and surreptitious manner. Foolhardy (adjective): recklessly bold or rash. Hence Internecine and Ruinous are synonyms to each other.
Q6. HEDGE
Confine
Deceive
Belittle
Compete
Solution:
Hedge(verb): limit or qualify (something) by conditions or exceptions. Confine(verb): keep or restrict someone or something within certain limits of. Deceive(verb): deliberately cause (someone) to believe something that is not true. Hence Hedge and Confine are synonyms to each other.
Q7. AMBIT
Barrier
Excite
Periphery
Repeat
Solution:
Ambit (noun): the scope, extent, or bounds of something. Periphery (noun): the outer limits or edge of an area or object. Hence Ambit and Periphery are synonyms to each other.
Q8. AUGUR
Presage
Heal
Wander
Irritate
Solution:
Augur (verb): (of an event or circumstance) portend a good or bad outcome. Presage (verb): predict. Hence Augur and Presage are synonyms to each other.
Directions (9-12): In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it. Q9. FISTFUL
Pittance
Plentitude
Bushel
Passel
Solution:
Fistful: a considerable amount. Pittance: a small portion, amount, or allowance. Hence Fistful and Pittance are antonyms to each other.
Q10. SUPERCILIOUS
Modest
Cocky
Abecedarian
Fling
Solution:
Supercilious: behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others. Cocky: conceited or confident in a bold or cheeky way. Modest: unassuming in the estimation of one's abilities or achievements. Abecedarian: arranged alphabetically. Hence Supercilious and Modest are antonyms to each other.
Q11. ODIUM
Affection
Antipathy
Bruise
Deform
Solution:
Odium: general or widespread hatred or disgust incurred by someone as a result of their actions. Antipathy: a deep-seated feeling of aversion. Affection: a gentle feeling of fondness or liking. Hence Odium and Affection are antonyms to each other.
Q12. BUTTRESS
Reinforce
Halt
Underpin
Fructify
Solution:
Buttress: increase the strength of or justification for. Halt: bring or come to an abrupt stop. Underpin: support, justify, or form the basis for. Fructify: make (something) fruitful or productive. Hence Buttress and Halt are antonyms to each other.
Directions (13-15): In the following question, out of the four alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Q13. Pull the plug
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