1) In the sentence given below, replace the phrase underlined to make the sentence grammatically correct. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (d) i.e. “No correction required” as the answer.
Whether I stay in Mumbai or Pune, it is all and one to me.
a. all but one
b. all one
c. one and all
d. No correction required
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ANSWER: all one
Explanation:
Correct form: Whether I stay in Mumbai or Pune, it is all one to me.
The phrase 'all one' is used to indicate that it is not important which of several alternatives are available or chosen.
Here, any choice i.e. Mumbai or Pune makes no difference to the person.
Example in a sentence: The priest said, “ Rich and poor are all one to me”.
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2) The given sentence has been divided into 3 parts out of which a part may contain grammatical error. Select the part having grammatical error as answer else mark option 'd' i.e. (No correction required)' as the answer.
The sceneries (1)/of the Himalayas is (2)/extremely beautiful and excellent.(3)/No correction required (4)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. No correction required
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ANSWER: 1
Explanation:
The scenery of the Himalayas is extremely beautiful and excellent is the correct form of the given sentence.
Nouns such as scenery, poetry, etc. are generally used in singular form.
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3) Select the most effective word/word-group from the given options to fill in the blank and complete each sentence meaningfully.
The secretory assured the shareholders that the management would __________ itself to increase production.
a. acquit
b. change
c. exert
d. manage
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ANSWER: exert
Explanation:
The secretory assured the shareholders that the management would exert itself to increase production.
Option (a) 'acquit itself to' is incorrect
Option (b) 'change itself to' is incorrect. The word 'change itself' would mean admission of great failure.
Option (c) 'exert' means 'to make an effort' – an extra effort. Hence, it makes sense.
Option (d) 'management would manage' is tautology (needless repetition of words)
Hence, is incorrect.
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4) Choose one word which can meaningfully replace the underlined words in both the sentences without changing the meaning of original sentences.
I. In the last over, the cricketer managed to get his hands to the ball and hold it.
II. She doubted that her new hairstyle would attract everyone's attention.
a. garb
b. catch
c. pull
d. draw
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ANSWER: catch
Explanation:
I. In the last over, the cricketer managed to get his hands to the ball and catch it.
II. She doubted that her new hairstyle would catch everyone's attention.
Option (a) 'garb' means 'hold' and 'garb attention' means 'forcefully arrest attention'. However, 'garb' is incorrect.
Option (c) and (d) 'pull' and 'draw' means 'attract' and can be replaced in II sentence, but these words do not mean 'hold', hence cannot be used in I sentence.
Option (b) 'catch' means 'hold' and 'catch his attention' means 'attract his attention'. Hence, catch is the appropriate word which replaces both the underlined words in sentences I and II, without changing the meaning of original sentences.
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5) Pick the word/phrase which is opposite in meaning to the given word.
Bliss
a. demise
b. fame
c. sorrow
d. paradise
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ANSWER: sorrow
Explanation:
The meanings of the words are:
Demise – death
Fame – glory, renown
Bliss – paradise, joy
Sentence :
1) The girls unhappiness turned to bliss when she heard her mother's voice.
2) The city was full of sorrow after the calamity occurred.
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6) Choose the correct alternative which can be substituted for the below given word/ sentence.
Place for ammunition and weapons is called as ________
a. Asylum
b. Arsenal
c. Archives
d. Acoustics
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ANSWER: Arsenal
Explanation:
Place for ammunition and weapons is called as Arsenal.
The meanings of other words are:
Asylum – Hospital for mad people
Archives – Place of collecting public/government/historical records.
Acoustics – Science of sound
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7) Pick out the word closest in meaning to the given word:
Adulation
a. Applause
b. Applause
c. Affection
d. Perceive
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ANSWER: Applause
Explanation:
The meanings of the words are:
Adulation – applause, encouragement, etc
Fatigue – weakness, drowsiness, etc.
Affection – care, desire, love, etc.
Perceive – grasp, understand, etc.
Sentence:
The singer accepted the adulation of the audience with delight.
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8) Rearrange the following parts (1, 2, 3 and 4) in proper sequence to obtain a correct sentence.
1. of their passions
2. is a knowledge
3. the knowledge
4. of mankind
a. 3, 2, 4, 1
b. 3, 4, 2, 1
c. 1, 3, 4, 2
d. 4, 3, 2, 1
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Explanation
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ANSWER: 3, 4, 2, 1
Explanation:
The knowledge of mankind is a knowledge of their passions is the correct sequence
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9) Choose the pair of words which have a similar relationship to that between the given pair of words:
Frog : Tadpole
a. Boar : Leveret
b. Swan : Cygnet
c. Hare : Foal
d. Goat : Cub
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ANSWER: Swan : Cygnet
Explanation:
The young swans are called as swanlings or cygnets.
Young names of the animals are:
Boar : Porkling
Hare : Leveret
Goat : Kid, billy
Horse : Foal
Tiger : Cub
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10) Select the option which gives correct meaning of the given idiom/phrase.
To weather the storm
a. survive a difficult situation
b. create difficulty for others
c. victim of crisis
d. unsuccessful attempt
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ANSWER: survive a difficult situation
Explanation:
To weather a storm means to face a difficult situation or to survive a crises.
Example in a sentence: Marie lost her job, but somehow her family weathered the storm.
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