Subject English | |||
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2176. “The prize competition was touted as a showcase for new technology, but disqualifications and disputes.” The underlined word can be best substituted with which of the following words? | |||
(a) conceived | |||
(b) heralded | |||
(c) disappointing | |||
(d) promising | |||
(e) concocted | |||
Ans. b | |||
2177. As no one knows the truth as fully as him, no one but him can provide the testimony. | |||
(a) as fully as his, no one but him | |||
(b) as fully as he, no one but him | |||
(c) as fully as he does, not one but he | |||
(d) as fully as he does, no one but be alone | |||
Ans. b | |||
2178. Speculations and hypothesizing are the most essential and well-known aspects of inventions. | |||
(a) hypothesized | |||
(b) hypothesizing needs | |||
(c) hypothesis | |||
(d) no improvement | |||
Ans. c | |||
2179. If I would have realized the nature of the job earlier, I would not have accepted it. | |||
(a) If I would | |||
(b) Incase I would have | |||
(c) Had I | |||
(d) no improvement | |||
Ans. c | |||
2180. The tea estate is in such a mess there is no one to set things right. | |||
(a) in mess there | |||
(b) in a such mess that there | |||
(c) in such a mess that there | |||
(d) no correction required | |||
Ans. c | |||
2181. I would have waited for you at the station if I knew that you would come. | |||
(a) I know | |||
(b) was knowing | |||
(c) had known | |||
(d) no improvement | |||
Ans. c | |||
Select from the alternatives, the word that conveys more or less the same meaning as the italicised word in the sentence. | |||
2182. The use of bullock carts is a superannuated mode of transportation. | |||
(a) cheaper | |||
(b) obsolete | |||
(c) quicker | |||
(d) rural | |||
Ans. b | |||
2183. Bengalis are innate poets. | |||
(a) excellent | |||
(b) romantic | |||
(c) dull | |||
(d) inborn | |||
Ans. d | |||
2184. If you want real solace go to Cox’s Bazer. | |||
(a) holiday | |||
(b) consolation | |||
(c) happiness | |||
(d) rest | |||
Ans. b | |||
2185. He was engrossed in day’s office routine. | |||
(a) involved | |||
(b) tried | |||
(c) fully occupied | |||
(d) lost | |||
Ans. a | |||
2186. No one welcomes him to a party for he is so garrulous. | |||
(a) behave indecently | |||
(b) too proud | |||
(c) to have ego | |||
(d) talks too much | |||
Ans. d | |||
Select the word/phrase that is most closely opposite in meaning to the capitalized word. | |||
2187. PUNCTILIOUS | |||
(a) former | |||
(b) careless | |||
(c) observant | |||
(d) moderate | |||
Ans. b | |||
2188. ACCRETION | |||
(a) erosion | |||
(b) addition | |||
(c) procession | |||
(d) stack | |||
Ans. a | |||
2189. BURIED | |||
(a) shown | |||
(b) marked | |||
(c) obscured | |||
(d) hidden | |||
Ans. a | |||
2190. PREAMBLE | |||
(a) preface | |||
(b) commencement | |||
(c) postscript | |||
(d) tender | |||
Ans. c | |||
2191. SYCOPHANCY | |||
(a) speak harmoniously | |||
(b) shout harshly | |||
(c) push forcefully | |||
(d) advise candidly | |||
Ans. d | |||
Select a pair of words to replace the question marks. | |||
2192. Alleviate : Aggravate | |||
(a) Joke : Worry | |||
(b) Elevate : Agree | |||
(c) Elastic : Rigid | |||
(d) Level : Grade | |||
Ans. c | |||
2193. Fortuitous : Inherent | |||
(a) Rugged : Endurable | |||
(b) Legible : Indelible | |||
(c) Gregarious : Introverted | |||
(d) Envious : Desire | |||
Ans. c | |||
2194. Escape : Abscond | |||
(a) Freedom : Independence | |||
(b) Endless : Eternal | |||
(c) Weaken : Strengthen | |||
(d) Exult : Jubilate | |||
Ans. d | |||
2195. Benevolent : Kind | |||
(a) Unclear : Muddy | |||
(b) Imprudent : Reverential | |||
(c) Sagacity : Incautious | |||
(d) Redundant : Cheerful | |||
Ans. a | |||
2196. Burden : Encumber | |||
(a) Synopsis : Recapitulate | |||
(b) Weariness : Tireless | |||
(c) Reptile : Snake | |||
(d) Behead : Summary | |||
Ans. a | |||
Choose the one that can be substituted for the given words/phrase. | |||
2197. One who eats everything - | |||
(a) carnivorous | |||
(b) gourmet | |||
(c) omnivorous | |||
(d) omnipotent | |||
Ans. c | |||
2198. A speech delivered without preparation - | |||
(a) straightforward | |||
(b) extempore | |||
(c) verbose | |||
(d) maiden | |||
Ans. b | |||
2199. A place that provides refuge - | |||
(a) asylum | |||
(b) sanatorium | |||
(c) shelter | |||
(d) orphanage | |||
Ans. a | |||
2200. A person who tries to deceive people by claiming to be able to do wonderful things - | |||
(a) trickster | |||
(b) impostor | |||
(c) magician | |||
(d) mountebank | |||
Ans. d |