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Verbal Ability ( Mixed )

Description: Sample questions for Bank PO and MBA entrance examinations. Covers antonyms, synonyms, sentence improvement, error spotting and verbal analogy sections
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Directions: Choose the word which is similar in meaning to the word given below in bold letters.

Perpetuate

  1. Aggravate

  2. Aggregate

  3. Criticize

  4. Destroy

  5. Continue

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Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Perpetuate means 'to make perpetual; cause to continue or be remembered; preserve from oblivion'. Option 5 i.e., 'continue' is the right choice.

Directions: Choose the word which is similar in meaning to the word given below in bold letters.

Revulsion

  1. Disgust

  2. Avenge

  3. Apathy

  4. Suppression

  5. Violence

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Revulsion means 'a sudden, complete, and violent change of feeling; abrupt, strong reaction in sentiment'. Disgust means 'to cause to feel disgust; be sickening, repulsive, or very distasteful to'.

Directions: Choose the word which is opposite to the word given below in bold letters.

Gradual

  1. Progressive

  2. Dynamic

  3. Rapid

  4. Enthusiastic

  5. Continuous

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Gradual means 'taking place by almost imperceptible steps or degrees; developing little by little, not sharply or suddenly'. On contrary, 'rapid' means 'moving, progressing, or occurring with speed; swift; fast; quick'.

Directions: Choose the word which is similar in meaning to the word given below in bold letters.

Subdued

  1. Worried

  2. Frightened

  3. Restrained

  4. Submerged

  5. Entangled

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Subdued means 'to bring into subjection; conquer; vanquish; or to overcome, as by persuasion or training; control'. Word 'restrained' refers 'to restrain from excess; subdued'.

Directions: In the following sentence, there are two blank spaces. Five pairs of words are denoted by (1), (2), (3), (4) and (5). Which pairs of words can be filled up in the blanks? Workers in earlier days were ______ because of which the industries _________ huge losses.

  1. honest, suffered

  2. rich, flourished

  3. autocrats, developed

  4. inefficient, incurred

  5. idle, prospered

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The key word (clue) here is 'losses'. We know losses are 'incurred' and not 'developed'. Moreover, losses are incurred due to 'inefficiency'.

Directions: Choose the word which is opposite to the word given below in bold letters. Compassionate

  1. Unlawful

  2. Untrustworthy

  3. Indecisive

  4. Unsympathetic

  5. Humanistic

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Compassionate means 'feeling or showing compassion; sympathizing deeply; pitying'. Option 4 i.e., unsympathetic is opposite in meaning.

Directions: In the following sentence, there are two blank spaces. Five pairs of words are denoted by (1), (2), (3), (4) and (5). Which pairs of words can be filled up in the blanks? The other children had to _______ since John alone _______ all the food.

  1. leave, prepared

  2. eat, cooked

  3. wait, spoiled

  4. cook, wasted

  5. starve, ate

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Correct Option: E
Explanation:

In this sentence, the action of 'other children' directly depends on the action done by John. Considering the complementary nature of the words, option 5 seems to be the best choice.

Directions: In the following sentence, there are two blank spaces. Five pairs of words are denoted by (1), (2), (3), (4) and (5). Which pairs of words can be filled up in the blanks? The speaker's _________ over his subject was seen through his _______ discourse.

  1. mastery, fluent

  2. knowledge, lethargic

  3. lethargy, dull

  4. grip, boring

  5. skill, efficient

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The key word in the sentence is 'subject'. We can have a 'command', 'grip', or 'mastery' over a subject. Now, word 'boring' in option 4 is irrelevant. So, we are left with option 1, which fits the intention of the sentence.

Directions: In the following sentence, there are two blank spaces. Five pairs of words are denoted by (1), (2), (3), (4) and (5). Which pairs of words can be filled up in the blanks? If you do not ___, all your monthly expenses will ____ your income.

  1. spend, increase

  2. save, outdo

  3. economize, exceed

  4. invest, enhance

  5. realize, enhance

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Here, a relation between income and expenditure is shown. It implies that the expenditure will 'exceed' (i.e. grow more than) income in the absence of 'economisation'. Option 2 also seems to be correct, but 'economize' is a better option than 'save', because we need to spend rationally in order to save.

Directions: Choose the correct option to fill in the blanks. The judge ______ him because he was found _______ on the basis of circumstantial evidences.

  1. acquitted, culprit

  2. punished, guilty

  3. sentenced, innocent

  4. suspended, involved

  5. pardoned, guilty

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Answers for such questions are arrived at by using POE, i.e. process of elimination. We know that a guilty person or a culprit is hardly acquitted or pardoned. Similarly, an innocent person is not subjected to a sentence. Option 4 seems to be irrelevant. Also, we know that a guilty is punished for the crime. 

Directions: In the given sentence, a word or phrase has been underlined. Below each sentence four choices (1), (2), (3), (4) are given, pick out the one which can substitute the underlined word/phrase correctly, without changing the meaning of the sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is and no correction is required, give (5) as your answer. Had I realized the gravity of the situation, I would have been more careful.

  1. Had I been realized

  2. If I would have realized

  3. When I realized

  4. Had I had realized

  5. No corrections required

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Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Grammatically correct.

Directions: Read the sentence to find whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (5). Ignore the errors of punctuation if any. Honesty, integrity and being intelligent (1)/ are the qualities which (2)/ we look for when (3)/ we interview candidates. (4)/ No error (5)

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Error of parallelism. 'Honesty' and 'integrity' are abstract nouns, and are supposed to be followed by another abstract noun, if any. So, 'being intelligent' (which is a verb of being) should be changed to 'intelligence' (an abstract noun).

Directions: Read the sentence to find whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (5). Ignore the errors of punctuation if any.

The principal of equal justice (1)/ is one of (2)/ the cornerstones of our (3)/ democracy. (4)/ No error (5)

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Case of improper usage of vocabulary. 'Principal' should be changed to 'principle', which means 'a rule of conduct, especially of right conduct'.

Directions: In the given sentence, a word or phrase has been underlined. Below each sentence four choices (1), (2), (3), (4) are given, pick out the one which can substitute the underlined word/phrase correctly, without changing the meaning of the sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is and no correction is required, give (5) as your answer. By such time you finish that chapter, I will write a letter.

  1. The time when

  2. By the time

  3. By that time

  4. The time

  5. No corrections required

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'By the time' means the specific time limit or point of time. Here, it conveys the meaning of the sentence.

Directions: Read the sentence to find whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (5). Ignore the errors of punctuation if any. The Trust has succeeded (1)/ admirably in raising (2)/ money for (3)/ its future programmes. (4)/ No error (5)

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)

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Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The given sentence is perfectly correct.

Directions: Read the sentence to find whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (5). Ignore the errors of punctuation if any. In order to save petrol, (1)/ motorists must have to (2)/ be very careful (3)/ while driving along the highways. (4)/ No error (5)

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Error of modal usage. As per rules, double usage of modal is incorrect. 'Must' and 'have to' both show type of obligation, and are not used simultaneously. Use either of the two, and not both of them.

Directions: In the given sentence, a word or phrase has been underlined. Below each sentence four choices (1), (2), (3), (4) are given, pick out the one which can substitute the underlined word/phrase correctly, without changing the meaning of the sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is and no correction is required, give (5) as your answer. She cooks, washes dishes, does her homework and then relaxing.

  1. relaxing then

  2. then is relaxing

  3. relaxing is then

  4. then relaxes

  5. No correction required

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Error of parallelism. Simple forms of the verbs, like 'cooks', 'washes', 'does' need to be followed by another verb i.e. 'relaxes', in place of 'relaxing'.

Directions: Read the sentence to find whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (5). Ignore the errors of punctuation if any. If the bystander had not been (1)/ familiar with first-aid techniques, (2)/ the driver which had met (3)/ with the accident would have died. (4)/ No error (5)

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Case of pronoun usage. For persons, we use pronoun 'who', and 'which' is used for places and things.

Directions: Which pair is closest in relationship to the given pair?

Practical : Idealistic

  1. Academic : Theoretical

  2. Unreal : Fantastic

  3. Expedient : Quixotic

  4. Soft : Hard

  5. Amateur : Veteran

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Practical and idealistic both have possitive connotation, but are poles apart. Similarly, expedient and quixotic have same meanings, but the latter is over-doing of a thing.

Directions: In the given sentence, a word or phrase has been underlined. Below each sentence four choices (1), (2), (3), (4) are given, pick out the one which can substitute the underlined word/phrase correctly, without changing the meaning of the sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is and no correction is required, give (5) as your answer. Nowadays, anyone interested in learning a new language can easily do so if you have access to the internet. No error

  1. they have access

  2. access can be available

  3. he or she has access

  4. one of them have access

  5. No correction required

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Error of subject-verb agreement. The main subject here is 'anyone'. So, the subsidiary subject has to be 'he/she'. And we know singular third person (he/she) takes singular auxilary verb. Thus, 'has' is required in place of 'have'.

Directions: Which pair is closest in relationship to the given pair?

Captious : Approving

  1. Copious : Enough

  2. Careful : Scrupulous

  3. Homogeneous : Similar

  4. Notorious : Renowned

  5. Callous : Emotional

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Relationship of antonyms. Captious means 'made only for the sake of argument or faultfinding', while 'appproving' means 'to give one's consent to'. Renowned means 'famous', while 'notorious' means 'widely but unfavorably known or talked about'.

Directions: In the given sentence, a word or phrase has been underlined. Below each sentence four choices (1), (2), (3), (4) are given, pick out the one which can substitute the underlined word/phrase correctly, without changing the meaning of the sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is and no correction is required, give (5) as your answer. The chemist hadn' t hardly any of those kinds of medicines.

  1. had hardly any of those kinds

  2. had hardly not any of those kinds

  3. had scarcely any of those kind

  4. had hardly any of those kind

  5. No correction required

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Error of sentence formation. Double usage of negative words is incorrect. 'Hardly' and 'not' both are negative words.

Directions: Which pair is closest in relationship to the given pair?

Dry : Soaked

  1. Arid : Parched

  2. Desert : Greenery

  3. Air : Water

  4. Anhydrous : Saturated

  5. Wet : Airy

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dry and soaked are extemely opposite to each other in meaning. Similarly, 'Anhydrous & Saturated' are also antonyms to each other.

Directions: Which pair is closest in relationship to the given pair?

Employee : Wages

  1. Student : Books

  2. Scholar : Knowledge

  3. Negotiator : Solution

  4. Entrepreneur : Profits

  5. Award : Research

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Emloyees recieve wages for their work, while enterprenuers earn profits on their investments.

Directions: Which pair is closest in relationship to the given pair?

Arid : Deserts

  1. Spongy : Wet

  2. Sodden : Marsh

  3. Snow : Mountains

  4. Salt : Seas

  5. Plains : Vast

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The first word shows the nature of the second word here. As 'deserts' are 'arid', similarly 'marshes' are 'sodden'.

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