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- 1.
Which one has proper use of preposition?
- A.
"If I am lying, the curse of Allah be on me and may I be drowned in some period. May I even be deprived from a decent burial!"
- B.
"If I am lying, the curse of Allah be on me and may I be drowned in some period. May I even be deprived at a decent burial!"
- C.
"If I am lying, the curse of Allah be on me and may I be drowned in some period. May I even be deprived off a decent burial!"
- D.
"If I am lying, the curse of Allah be on me and may I be drowned in some period. May I even be deprived of a decent burial!"
Correct Answer
D. "If I am lying, the curse of Allah be on me and may I be drowned in some period. May I even be deprived of a decent burial!"Explanation
The correct answer is "If I am lying, the curse of Allah be on me and may I be drowned in some period. May I even be deprived of a decent burial!" This answer uses the preposition "of" correctly in the phrase "deprived of a decent burial." The preposition "of" is used to show possession or association, and in this case, it is used to show that the person is being deprived of a decent burial.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Voracious means __________.
- A.
Exciteable
- B.
Honest
- C.
Greedy
- D.
Circular
Correct Answer
C. GreedyExplanation
Voracious means greedy. This term describes someone who has an insatiable appetite or desire for something, usually food or wealth. It implies a strong craving or hunger that is difficult to satisfy. Therefore, "greedy" is the correct answer as it best captures the meaning of "voracious".Rate this question:
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- 3.
The secretary ______ agreed to ______ the president’s decision, knowing that the information was less than factual and against her basic beliefs regarding deceptive sales practices.
- A.
Willingly. . . support
- B.
Maliciously. . . sway
- C.
Secretively. . . acknowledge
- D.
Furtively. . . foster
- E.
Grudgingly. . . abide by
Correct Answer
E. Grudgingly. . . abide byExplanation
The correct answer is "grudgingly... abide by". This means that the secretary reluctantly accepted and followed the president's decision, even though she disagreed with it and knew that it was not based on accurate information.Rate this question:
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- 4.
The parade route was down the main boulevard.
- A.
Alley
- B.
Highway
- C.
Avenue
- D.
Driveaway
Correct Answer
C. AvenueExplanation
The correct answer is "Avenue" because a parade typically takes place on a main road or street, and an avenue is a type of road that is commonly used for parades. An alley is a narrow passage between buildings, not suitable for a parade. A highway is a major road that is typically used for long-distance travel, not for parades. A driveaway is not a commonly used term for a road or street.Rate this question:
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- 5.
The chess master promised to _____________ havoc upon his opponent's pawn for taking his bishop.
- A.
Endow
- B.
Placate
- C.
Ensue
- D.
Warrent
- E.
Wreak
Correct Answer
E. WreakExplanation
The correct answer is "wreak". In this context, "wreak" means to cause or inflict damage or destruction. The chess master promised to cause havoc upon his opponent's pawn as revenge for taking his bishop. This suggests that he plans to aggressively attack and potentially capture the pawn in a forceful and destructive manner.Rate this question:
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- 6.
The boy was incorrigible and a constant source of trouble to his mother.
- A.
Truant
- B.
Bad beyond correction
- C.
Rash
- D.
Dishonest
Correct Answer
B. Bad beyond correctionExplanation
The correct answer is "bad beyond correction". This means that the boy's behavior is so bad that it cannot be corrected or improved. He consistently causes trouble for his mother, indicating that his behavior is deeply ingrained and cannot be changed.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Shakespeare, a (an) _________________ writer, entertained audiences by writing many tragic and comic plays.
- A.
Numeric
- B.
Obstinate
- C.
Dutiful
- D.
Prolific
- E.
Generic
Correct Answer
D. ProlificExplanation
The word "prolific" means producing many works or achieving great quantities. In the context of the sentence, it suggests that Shakespeare was a writer who was highly productive and created numerous tragic and comic plays. This is supported by the fact that Shakespeare is well-known for his extensive body of work, including plays like Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, and Hamlet. Therefore, the word "prolific" accurately describes Shakespeare as a writer who entertained audiences with his many plays.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Read the Passage and Answer the Question:Poetry begins in trivial metaphors, petty metaphors, “grace” metaphors, and goes on to the profoundest thinking that we have. Poetry provides the one permissible way of saying one thing and meaning another. People say, “Why don’t you say what you mean?” We never do that, do we, being all of us too much poets. We like to talk in parables and in hints and in indirections whether from diffidence or some other instinct.What selection best describes the word “diffidence” as used in the passage?
- A.
Shyness
- B.
Consternation
- C.
Bewilderment
- D.
Reservations
- E.
Caution
Correct Answer
D. ReservationsExplanation
The word "diffidence" is used in the passage to describe the instinct of talking in parables and hints. It implies a lack of confidence or hesitation in expressing oneself directly. Therefore, the best selection that describes "diffidence" in the passage is "reservations".Rate this question:
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- 9.
Point Out the correct one:
- A.
A pair of shoes for his first born, Mehrunnisa, had cost him one rupee.
- B.
A pair of shoes for his first born, Mehrunnisa, had costed him one rupee.
- C.
A pair of shoes for his first born, Mehrunnisa, had costed him one rupee.
- D.
A pair of shoe for his first born, Mehrunnisa, had cost him one rupee.
Correct Answer
A. A pair of shoes for his first born, Mehrunnisa, had cost him one rupee. -
- 10.
Mongoose : mammal :: granite : _____________
- A.
Marker
- B.
Mineral
- C.
Headstone
- D.
Bird
Correct Answer
C. HeadstoneExplanation
The relationship between "mongoose" and "mammal" is that mongoose is a type of mammal. Similarly, the relationship between "granite" and "headstone" is that headstone is made of granite. Therefore, "headstone" is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Mitigate means _______________:
- A.
Aggravate
- B.
Attenuate
- C.
Contemplate
- D.
Virulent
Correct Answer
B. AttenuateExplanation
Mitigate means to lessen or reduce the severity or intensity of something. It is the opposite of aggravate, which means to make something worse or more intense. Attenuate is the correct answer because it means to weaken or make something less strong or powerful, which aligns with the definition of mitigate. Contemplate means to think deeply or consider, and virulent means extremely harmful or severe, neither of which are synonyms for mitigate.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Identify Correct One:
- A.
Now observe it 's effect on a human being
- B.
Now observe its effect on a human being
- C.
Now observe its affect on a human being
- D.
Now observe it effect on a human being
Correct Answer
B. Now observe its effect on a human beingExplanation
The correct answer is "Now observe its effect on a human being." The word "its" is used to show possession, indicating that the effect belongs to something. In this case, it refers to the effect of something on a human being. The word "effect" is the correct noun form to use in this context, as it means the result or consequence of something. Therefore, the correct sentence is "Now observe its effect on a human being."Rate this question:
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- 13.
His credulous nature often landed him in touble
- A.
Dreamy
- B.
Naughty
- C.
Innocent
- D.
Willing to believe easily
Correct Answer
D. Willing to believe easilyExplanation
The phrase "credulous nature" indicates that the person is easily convinced or persuaded. This often leads him into trouble because he is willing to believe things without questioning or doubting them. Therefore, the correct answer is "willing to believe easily."Rate this question:
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- 14.
Her ______ demeanor was understandable given the loss of her brother; indeed, most of us were rather ______.
- A.
Lachyromose. . . dolorous
- B.
Reprehensible. . . enigmatic
- C.
Subtle. . . raucous
- D.
Determined. . . committed
- E.
Displaced. . . focused
Correct Answer
A. Lachyromose. . . dolorousExplanation
The word "lachyromose" means tearful or mournful, while "dolorous" means feeling or expressing great sorrow or distress. Given the context of the sentence, where the person has experienced the loss of her brother, it is understandable that her demeanor would be tearful or mournful. The word "dolorous" further emphasizes the level of sorrow or distress that most of the people present were feeling.Rate this question:
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Given Below is a Paragraph. Read it and Answer the Question:I fretted the other night at the hotel at the stranger who broke into my chamber after midnight, claiming to share it. But after his lamp had smoked the chamber full and I had turned round to the wall in despair, the man blew out his lamp, knelt down at his bedside, and made in low whisper a long earnest prayer. Then was the relation entirely changed between us. I fretted no more, but respected and liked him.The probable purpose of the author using the phrase, “lamp had smoked the chamber full” is to
- A.
Establish a period of time
- B.
Show a low grade fuel was used
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Establish the faultiness of the lamp
- D.
indicate the lamp was turned up too high
- E.
Utilize figurative language.
Correct Answer
A. Establish a period of timeExplanation
The phrase "lamp had smoked the chamber full" suggests that a significant amount of time had passed while the lamp was burning and filling the chamber with smoke. This phrase helps to establish a period of time rather than indicating the faultiness of the lamp or the fuel used. It also does not suggest that the lamp was turned up too high. Therefore, the most likely purpose of using this phrase is to establish a period of time.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Football players, generally known for their elevated testosterone levels, would see crying as ______ unmanly rather than a humanistic trait ______ by either sex.
- A.
inherently. . . experienced
- B.
inexplicably. . . enjoyed
- C.
Intentionally. . . fostered
- D.
Plausibly. . . envisioned
- E.
Sickeningly. . . thwarted
Correct Answer
A. inherently. . . experiencedExplanation
Football players, who are often associated with high levels of testosterone, would view crying as something that is inherently unmanly. They would see it as a trait that is experienced by individuals of both sexes, rather than something that is specifically associated with being humanistic.Rate this question:
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- 17.
DISSENSION has the same meaning as ________________
- A.
Discord
- B.
Analysis
- C.
Swelling
- D.
Injury
Correct Answer
A. DiscordExplanation
Dissension refers to a disagreement or conflict between individuals or groups, often resulting in a lack of harmony or unity. Similarly, discord also refers to a lack of agreement or harmony, often leading to conflict or tension. Therefore, discord is the word that has the same meaning as dissension. Analysis refers to the examination and evaluation of something, swelling refers to an abnormal enlargement of a body part, and injury refers to harm or damage caused to a person or thing.Rate this question:
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- 18.
Choose the correct one:
- A.
She reminded me the nice days of my childhood
- B.
She reminded me of the nice days of my childhood
- C.
She reminded me for the nice days of my childhood
- D.
She reminded me on the nice days of my childhood
Correct Answer
B. She reminded me of the nice days of my childhoodExplanation
The correct answer is "She reminded me of the nice days of my childhood." This is the correct answer because "remind" is followed by the preposition "of" when referring to something that triggers a memory or brings something to mind. In this case, the speaker is being reminded of the nice days of their childhood.Rate this question:
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Choose the best match According to given relation: DWELL : DENIZEN
- A.
Shun : outcast
- B.
Inherit : heir
- C.
Squander : miser
- D.
Obey : autocrat
- E.
Patronize : protege
Correct Answer
B. Inherit : heirExplanation
The given relation "DWELL : DENIZEN" suggests that "DWELL" is a verb and "DENIZEN" is a noun, indicating a person or thing that lives or is found in a particular place. Similarly, the word pair "inherit : heir" follows the same pattern, where "inherit" is a verb and "heir" is a noun, indicating a person who is entitled to receive someone's property, title, or position after their death. Therefore, "inherit : heir" is the best match according to the given relation.Rate this question:
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Ballet was _____________ delighting the childern with its imaginative characters and unpredictable sets.
- A.
Prosaic
- B.
Archaic
- C.
Soporific
- D.
Whimsical
- E.
Inimical
Correct Answer
D. WhimsicalExplanation
The correct answer is "whimsical" because it means playful, imaginative, and unpredictable, which fits the context of the sentence. Ballet is described as delighting children with its imaginative characters and unpredictable sets, so "whimsical" is the most suitable word to complete the sentence.Rate this question:
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