1) Choose the appropriate meaning of the phrase:
To read between the lines
a. understand the hidden meaning
b. to have good sight
c. to learn quickly
d. none of these
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ANSWER: understand the hidden meaning
Explanation:
The phrase 'To read between the lines' means to understand the hidden meaning.
Sentences:
1) Daniel isn't every good at reading between the lines.
2) The girl didn't say anything, but her mother could tell by reading between the lines that something is wrong.
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2) Rearrange the following parts (1, 2, 3 and 4) in proper sequence to obtain a correct sentence.
1. India is a
2. cannot be denied
3. and this fact
4. developing country
a. 3, 2, 4, 1
b. 1, 4, 3, 2
c. 1, 2, 4, 3
d. 4, 3, 1, 2
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ANSWER: 1, 4, 3, 2
Explanation:
The correct option is (b) 1, 4, 3, 2
India is a developing country and this fact cannot be denied.
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3) Choose the correct alternative which can be substituted for the below given word/ sentence.
The life history of a person written by an author is called as ___________
a. Autobiography
b. History
c. Bibliography
d. Biography
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ANSWER: Biography
Explanation:
The life history of a person written by an author is called as Biography
The meanings of other words are:
a. Autobiography - The life history of a person written by himself is called as Autobiography. (Eg: 'Wings of Fire' – Dr. A.P. J. Abdul Kalam)
b. History - Study of past events
c. Bibliography - List of all of sources used in research work
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4) Pick the word/phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning.
REPREHENSIBLE
a. disgraceful
b. responsible
c. innocent
d. sinful
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ANSWER: innocent
Explanation:
The opposite word of REPREHENSIBLE is innocent, kind, etc.
'disgraceful', 'responsible', 'blameworthy' and 'sinful' are synonyms of the word 'reprehensible'
Example in a sentence:
1) These reprehensible actions of the politicians have led the farmers to commit suicide.
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5) Pick out the word closest in meaning to the given word:
DESPICABLE
a. honorable
b. shameful
c. friendly
d. immoral
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ANSWER: shameful
Explanation:
The meanings of the words are :
despicable – degrading, shameful, etc.
honorable – honest, respectable, etc.
friendly – helpful, loving, etc.
immoral - corrupt, dishonest, etc.
Example in a sentence:
1) The despicable girl was disliked by the teacher.
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6) The given sentence has been divided into 4 parts out of which a part may contain grammatical error. Select the part having grammatical error as answer else mark option 'e' i.e. (No correction required)' as the answer.
He went(1) / to the shop (2) / to buy (3) /a scissor (4)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. No correction required
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ANSWER: 4
Explanation:
a scissor is the mistake in the given sentence.
Correct form of sentence: He went to the shop to buy a pair of scissors.
The word scissor is never used in singular form. It is always used in plural form with a pair attached to it.
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7) Select the appropriate word which makes the sentence meaningful.
The thief after interrogation ________ his mistake
a. accepted
b. excepted
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ANSWER: accepted
Explanation:
The word accept means 'to receive' and except is a preposition which means 'excluding' or 'leaving out'
'Accept' and 'Except' are antonyms. Hence, these words should be carefully used to make the sentence meaningful.
For example:
1) Except my mother, everyone is present.
2) I accept this award on behalf of my friend
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8) Choose the pair of words which have a similar relationship to that between the given pair of words:
If barometer is to air pressure, then bolometer is to
a. electromagnetic radiation
b. magnetic declination
c. wind speed
d. altitude
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ANSWER: electromagnetic radiation
Explanation:
Barometer is used to measure air pressure. Similarly, bolometer is used to measure electromagnetic radiation.
The device used to measure –
magnetic declination - declinometer
wind speed – anemometer
altitude – altimeter
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9) Fill in the blanks with appropriate preposition
The diagram I am referring ____ is given _____ page twenty.
a. to, on
b. to, at
c. at, on
d. at, in
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ANSWER: to, at
Explanation:
The correct option is to, at
The diagram I am referring to is given at page twenty.
The preposition 'at' is used to show an exact position or particular place.
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10) Select the correctly spelled word
a. Etequitte
b. Etiquette
c. Ettiquate
d. Etiquate
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Explanation
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ANSWER: Etiquette
Explanation:
The correct option is (b) Etiquette
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