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Directions (Q1-2): In the following questions sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with and appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four alternatives.
Q1. All decisions, __________ , are likely to be taken by consensus.
(a) anyhow
(b) forever
(c) somehow
(d) however
Q2. Kumar _____________ boy swam across the sea of safety.
(a) a 17 years old
(b) a 17 year old
(c) a 17 years aged
Directions (Q3-4): In the following questions out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best express the meaning of the given word.
Q3. INFRUCTUOUS
(a) meaningless
(b) unnecessary
(c) redundant
(d) fruitless
Q4. FIDELITY
(a) affection
(b) allegiance
(c) accuracy
(d) loyalty
Directions (Q5-6): In the following questions choose the word opposite in meaning of the given word.
Q5. FACILITATE
(a) help
(b) propagate
(c) hinder
(d) reject
Q6. Commend
(a) Finish
(b) Recommended
(c) Criticize
(d) Request
Directions (Q7-8): In the following questions group of four words are given. In each group one word is correctly spelt. Find the correctly spelt word.
Q7.
(a) existence
(b) occurence
(c) depandance
(d) persistence
Q8.
(a) sponsership
(b) soveriegn
(c) subservient
(d) sepulcher
Directions (Q9-10): In the following question a part of the sentence is given in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (a), (b) and (c) which may improve alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is ‘(d)’.
Q9. Can this machine be adopted in farm work?
(a) by
(b) into
(c) for
(d) No improvement
Q10. The driver was dazzled by the bright light of approaching car.
(a) twinkled
(b) flashed
(c) glowed
(d) No improvement
Solutions
S1. Ans.(d)
Sol. however
S2. Ans.(b)
Sol. a 17 year old
S3. Ans.(d)
Sol. The word infructuous (Adjective) means: of no result, fruitless.
Hence, the words, infructuous and fruitless are synonymous.
S4. Ans.(d)
Sol. The words fidelity (Noun) means: loyalty, a faithful attitude towards something.
Hence, the words fidelity and loyalty are synonymous.
S5. Ans.(c)
Sol. The word facilitate (verb) means : to make something easy or easier.
Hence, the words hinder and facilitate are antonymous.
S6. Ans.(c)
Sol. The word commend (verb) means : to praise or recommend somebody.
Look at the sentence:
Her work was highly commended.
Hence, the word criticise and commend are antonymous.
S7. Ans.(a)
Sol. existence
S8. Ans.(c)
Sol. subservient
S9. Ans.(c)
Sol. for
S10. Ans.(b)
Sol. flashed
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