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Verbal Ability (Mixed)

Description: Understanding in English Verbal Ability in Few Areas to Clear Competitive Examinations
Number of Questions: 25
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Directions: In the following question out of the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the italicized word in the sentence.

Methods of spreading the family planning message have been as fecund as they have been abortive.

  1. Fruitful

  2. Failing

  3. Peculiar

  4. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Fecund means 'fruitful' or ' fertile'.

Directions: In the following question out of the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the italicized word in the sentence.

After his graduation, he had to pass through a period of privation.

  1. Hardship

  2. Learning

  3. Prosperity

  4. Privacy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Privation means to lack the basic necessities of life.

Directions: In the following question out of the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the italicized word in the sentence.

Now the fury of the demonstrators turned against the machines.

  1. asperity

  2. passion

  3. rage

  4. acrimony


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Fury means 'anger' or 'rage'.

Directions: In the following question out of the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the italicized words in the sentence.

Everyone who has worked for him hammers home that point because they feel that it is widely unappreciated.

  1. hints

  2. stresses

  3. strikes

  4. directs


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

To hammer something means to emphasise or stress.

Directions: In the following question out of the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the italicized word in the sentence.

He was warned at the outset of his career.

  1. end

  2. beginning

  3. middle

  4. entrance


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Outset means beginning.

Directions: In the following question out of the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the italicized word in the sentence.

We must eradicate corruption.

  1. minimise

  2. control

  3. condemn

  4. uproot


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Eradicate means to 'remove completely'.

Directions: In the following question out of the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the italicized word in the sentence.

During his stay in Canada, he had quite a few frustrating experiences.

  1. disappointing

  2. disenchanting

  3. humiliating

  4. repulsive


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The word 'frustrating' means to induce feelings of disappointment.

Directions: In the following question out of the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the italicized word in the sentence.

The bounties of nature are being exploited by man.

  1. gifts

  2. products

  3. rules

  4. ecological balances


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Here bounties means 'the gifts of nature'.

Directions: Choose the most appropriate word from the given options and complete the sentence.

When the bus was at full speed, its brakes failed and an accident was ______.

  1. inevitable

  2. infallible

  3. essential

  4. undeniable


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 Inevitable means something that cannot be avoided.

Directions: In the following question out of the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the italicized word in the sentence.

There is no efficacious remedy to unemployment problem in a country which has no ideological convictions.

  1. suitable

  2. possible

  3. effective

  4. proper


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The closest word is 'effective'.

Directions: In the following question out of the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the italicized word in the sentence.

A bone got stuck in his gullet.

  1. stomach

  2. molars

  3. chest

  4. throat


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gullet is the food pipe, and the closest word to it is throat.

Directions: Choose the most appropriate word from the given options and complete the sentence.

The ______ of the minister' s statement cannot be verified by people who have no access to official records.

  1. validity

  2. veracity

  3. ambiguity

  4. verbosity


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 Veracity means truthfulness.

Directions: Choose the most appropriate word from the given options and complete the sentence.

If something is beyond the ______ of human knowledge, man can know nothing about it.

  1. edge

  2. view

  3. end

  4. boundary


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 Beyond the boundary means 'not in the reach'.

Directions: Choose the most appropriate word from the given options and complete the sentence.

The prolonged illness left him totally____.

  1. enervated

  2. invalid

  3. indisposed

  4. healthy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 Enervate means lacking in physical and mental energy.

Directions: Choose the most appropriate word from the given options and complete the sentence.

It was _____ that a mind so pure and searching could miss the truth.

  1. likely

  2. unlikely

  3. possibly

  4. scarcely


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 Since it is a contrast statement, 'unlikely' is the best option.

Directions: Choose the most appropriate word from the given options and complete the sentence.

The poor fellow cannot even afford daily food, ____ alone buying a house.

  1. cast

  2. forget

  3. let

  4. leave


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 The correct phrase is 'let alone'.

Directions: In the following question some alternatives are given or suggested for the idiom/phrase in italics in the sentence. Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase in italics.

In life, we have to take the rough with the smooth.

  1. be tough in order to be successful

  2. use pleasant words to make things smooth

  3. accept unpleasant as well as pleasant things

  4. make unpleasant things better


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 The phrase means to accept the difficult times in lifes with the good times.

Directions: In the following question some alternatives are given or suggested for the idiom/phrase in italics in the sentence. Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase in italics.

While the ladies continued their small talk in the drawing room, I felt bore.

  1. light conversation

  2. gossip

  3. backbiting

  4. whispering


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 Small talk means light conversation.

Directions: In the following question some alternatives are given or suggested for the idiom/phrase in italics in the sentence. Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase in italics.

He faced the music for reaching home late.

  1. faced imprisonment

  2. faced entertainment

  3. faced reprimand

  4. faced pleasure


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 Faced the music means to face rebuke or severe reproof.

Directions: In the following question some alternatives are given or suggested for the idiom/phrase in italics in the sentence. Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase in italics.

Tell me plainly who broke the mirror ,do not beat about the bush.

  1. put any blame on others

  2. pretend to be in aware of the matter

  3. approach the matter in a round about way

  4. try to impress me with your arguments


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

To beat about the bush means to stall answering a question, to avoid and waste time.

Directions: In the following question some alternatives are given or suggested for the idiom/phrase in italics in the sentence. Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase in italics.

He resigned the post of his own accord.

  1. according to his judgement

  2. which he liked

  3. voluntarily and willingly

  4. according to his convenience


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Of one's  own accord means to do something out of  one's own will.

Directions: Choose the most appropriate word from the given options and complete the sentence.

It is a rugged, restless and uncertain existence that the ___ lead.

  1. travelers

  2. nomads

  3. sailors

  4. tourists


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 Nomads are the people who travel from place to place for livelihood.

Directions: Choose the most appropriate word from the given options and complete the sentence.

Prospective candidates have to prove that they have sufficient money to cover their ___ and tuition.

  1. boarding

  2. living

  3. sustenance

  4. maintenance


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 Boarding is th word used to describe accomodation.

Directions: Choose the most appropriate word from the given options and complete the sentence.

He tried to _______ himself against a horde of ruffians.

  1. save

  2. collect

  3. defend

  4. support


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 We defend ourselves against something , and save ourselves from something.

Directions: Choose the most appropriate word from the given options and complete the sentence.

He is ____ dancer.

  1. a dextrous

  2. an adept

  3. an adapt

  4. an adopt


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 An adept person is a skilled person in a field.

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