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English Usage Test 43

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Directions: The following question has a pair of CAPITALISED words followed by four pairs of words. Choose the pair of words that best expresses the relationship similar to that expressed in the capitalized pair.

Lace : Gown : :

  1. Frosting : Cake

  2. Zipper : Coat

  3. Paint : Enamel

  4. Tie : Shoe


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lace is a type of cloth used to decorate the garments like gown, which are worn. Similarly, as given in option (1), frosting is commonly termed as icing used to cover cake or pastries for decoration. Therefore, these two are related together on this account and we can mark the given pair as suitable analogy for the question.

Directions: The following question has a pair of CAPITALISED words followed by four pairs of words. Choose the pair of words that best expresses the relationship similar to that expressed in the capitalized pair.

Captain : Team : :

  1. Guard : Forward

  2. Chef : Menus

  3. Manager : Policy

  4. Skipper : Crew


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Captain is a head of a team and similarly, a skipper, also known commonly as commander is head of a crew in a ship. So, these two pairs are of same kind. Thus, option (4) is correct.

Directions: An assertion is a point of view. An argument is a statement meant to convince another about a certain point of view. A counter- argument contains logic opposed to your assertion. Based on these, classify the four sentences given below.
(A) Concluding assertion
(B) Supporting reason
(C) Statement irrelevant to the argument (D) Counter-argument
1. It is the dubious role of the executive that has created an unparallel crisis in India.
2. Judicial activism, per se, is not an evil.
3. To create the proper balance of power between the pillars of democracy is the main motto behind the Indian constitution.
4. In fact, it is judicial activism that has forced the Indian masses to sit up and take notice of the massive wrong doing of our politicians.

  1. ACCD

  2. BACB

  3. CCBA

  4. BADB


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Option (2) BACB Sentence that has been marked assertion is 'Judicial activism, per se, is not an evil' implying that jdicial action in itself is not bad. Sentence B can be used as supporting argument as it puts blame on executive and not judiciary for crisis in India. Sentence 3 can be easily seen as irrelevant to the information given in our assertion. Also fourth sentence is easily used as supporting argument for the given assertion. Therefore, classification given in option (2) is correct.

Directions: The following question has four items. Select the item that does not belong to this group.

  1. Dishonor

  2. Laud

  3. Brand

  4. Stigmatize


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Dishonor, brand and stigmatize are all synonymous terms referring to a mark of disgrace or blemish. Laud is to praise is a completely contrasting word, therefore, it can be marked as odd word.

Directions: In the following question, four statements are provided between an opening statement 1 and a closing statements 6. The statements are jumbled up and from a coherent paragraph when properly arranged. Select the alternative representing the proper and logical sequencing of these six taken together.

  1. Aggression and violence not known in any other species of the animal kingdom seem to be an unfortunate characteristic of mankind. A. The victor does not pursue the vanquished and destroys it. B. Obeying their natural instincts, most carnivorous animals kill their prey only when they are hungry. C. In all animals, including the primates, there are no instances where an animal kills another from hatred or for pleasure. D. When they fight amongst themselves for supremacy in the group, the vanquished animal runs away.
  2. Humans alone seem to be capable of unwonted aggression and violence and are the only beings that kill their own kind.
  1. DBCA

  2. ABCD

  3. ABDC

  4. CBDA


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sentences C and B can be paired together as C informs that animals do not kill other for hatred or pleasure and B adds to it that instead animals kill only when they are hungry. Also, D and A can be easily seen as forming a pair in order DA. These above given observations are substantiated only in option (4) and therefore, it is correct answer.

Directions: The following question has four items. Select the item that does not belong to this group.

  1. Terror

  2. Amazed concern

  3. Consternation

  4. Worry


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The terms terror, consternation and worry all belong to same state of mind of shock and uncertainty that makes one feel bewildered and helpless. The term 'amazed concern' implies anxiety or attention towards others and not oneself and therefore, it is the odd one.

Directions: In the following question, four statements are provided between an opening statement 1 and a closing statements 6. The statements are jumbled up and from a coherent paragraph when properly arranged. Select the alternative representing the proper and logical sequencing of these six taken together.
1. Self respect, carried into daily life, will be found at the root of all virtues - cleanliness, sobriety, chastity, morality and religion.
A. Borne up by this high idea, he will not defile his body by sensuality, or his mind by servile thoughts.
B. Self-respect is the noblest garment with which a man may clothe himself - the elevating feeling with which the mind can be inspired.
C. To think meanly of oneself is to sink in one's own estimation as well as in the estimation of others.
D. One of Pythagoras's wisest maxims, in his golden verses, is that in which he enjoins the pupil to reverence himself.
6. The very humblest may be sustained by the proper indulgence of this feeling and poverty itself may be lifted and lighted up by self respect.

  1. BDAC

  2. CADB

  3. BADC

  4. DCBA


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sentences B, A and 6 all mark common reference to the idea of self-respect and how it helps in upliftment and development of people. Therefore, BA6 shall form a part of logical sequencing. This is provided to us in option (4). Therefore, it is the correct answer.

Directions: An assertion is a point of view. An argument is a statement meant to convince another about a certain point of view. A counter- argument contains logic opposed to your assertion. Based on these, classify the four sentences given below.
(A) Concluding assertion
(B) Supporting reason
(C) Statement irrelevant to the argument
(D) Counter-argument
1. Philosophy is the realm of those divorced from tangible realities.
2. To be a successful businessman, you must be good at public relations.
3. Unless you are able to hold the attention of a large crowd, you cannot create the required ambience for a successful speech.
4. Public Speaking is all about impressing people with your skills and knowledge.

  1. ACCD

  2. ABCD

  3. CBBA

  4. CCBA


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Option (4) CCBA Sentence marked as assertion is 'Public Speaking is all about impressing people with your skills and knowledge'. Sentence 1 talks about philosophy and sentence 2 about business men, they two cannot be related to the sentence given as assertion. While sentence 3 can be easily seen as supporting sentence for sentence 4 and therefore, appropriately be termed as B. Thus, the given classification is perfectly valid.

Directions: The following question has four items. Select the item that does not belong to this group.

  1. Pang

  2. Wound

  3. Qualm

  4. Twinge


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Pang, qualm and twinge are all sudden, brief, emotional things on account of their sudden occurrence; so they are grouped together. On the other hand, wound refers to a physical injury.

Directions: In the following question, four statements are provided between an opening statement 1 and a closing statements 6. The statements are jumbled up and from a coherent paragraph when properly arranged. Select the alternative representing the proper and logical sequencing of these six taken together.

  1. Reminiscences are the best conversation in the world since they warm the heart and excite the brain like wine.

A. But the third man is all the more conscious of being out in the cold, because these names and events are meaningless to him.

B. He smiles mechanically as the other laugh with dreamy eyes over incidents that convey all the fun of youth.

C. Conversation in a group of three persons where two are childhood friends and the third is a newer acquaintance is a classic case.

D. A conversation of this kind is bad indeed because it condemns the third man to the torture of compulsory silence.

  1. Thus, the two old friends may end up antagonizing the third person.
  1. CDBA

  2. BCDA

  3. ABCD

  4. DBAC


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sentence C gives example of a conversation, which can be categorized as a form of reminiscence. So, it is the only sentence suitable to follow sentence 1. This possibility is available with us in option (1). Therefore, option (1) can be suitably marked as correct answer.

Directions: The following question has four items. Select the item that does not belong to this group.

  1. Impious

  2. Evil-doer

  3. Villain

  4. Miscreant


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

‘Impious’ is a term specifically used for the people who are not religious and lack reverence for God and not necessarily do crimes as done by the other three characters given by the other terms in the options. Therefore, ‘impious’ does not belong to the given group of terms.

Directions: The following question has a pair of CAPITALISED words followed by four pairs of words. Choose the pair of words that best expresses the relationship similar to that expressed in the capitalized pair. Sotto voce : Echo : :
  1. Music : Note

  2. Priggish : Peculation

  3. Pother : Chaos

  4. Blasé : Ennui


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

'Sotto Voce' refers to a term referring to undertone so that not to be overheard and 'Echo' is repetition of sound by reflection or by repetition, therefore, these two words can appropriately be considered as antonyms. So, an antonym pair would help us find answer to this question. 'Blase' refers to having indulged in pleasure so much as to be unexcited by it and 'Ennui' refers to weariness and dissatisfaction resulting from lack of activity or interest. This is only pair one can find among those provided which has some contrasting traits, rest do not exhibit any particular relation. Therefore, option (4) is correct answer.

Directions: The following question consists of a question word and several suggested alternatives. Select the one that is most closely related to the question word.

VAMPY

  1. Seductive

  2. Gypsy-like

  3. Sluttish

  4. Elusive


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The meaning of term 'vampy' is to act, to seduce or beguile by using feminine charms. So, most suitable of among the given words is in option (1).

Directions: The following question consists of a question word and several suggested alternatives. Select the one that is most closely related to the question word.

EPICENE

  1. Monkeylike

  2. Lecher

  3. Hermaphroditic

  4. Young


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Term 'epicene' and 'hermaphrodite' are used to refer a person or animal with characteristics of both male as well as female. Therefore, option (3) is correct answer.

Directions: The following question consists of a question word and several suggested alternatives. Select the one that is most closely related to the question word.

OTIOSE

  1. Sterile

  2. Obsolete

  3. Crude

  4. Obscure


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The meaning of term 'otiose' is useless, futile or ineffective. None of the given goes straightaway by this word but the word sterile resembles it in a way as it means unfruitful, incapable of producing anything or little.

Directions: The following question has four items. Select the item that does not belong to this group.

  1. Impolite

  2. Churl

  3. Lout

  4. Fool


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Impolite, churl or lout are all terms reffering to clumsy, stupid perons who are also rustic. On other hand, a fool is a person with little or no judgment and therefore, cannot be put in same league as those given of above terms. Therefore, 'fool' is the odd term.

Direction: Select the option that best replaces the underlined portion in the given question.

He has finally come off in the field of life.

  1. become successful

  2. starved out

  3. gained his due

  4. lost his aim


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The meaning of idiom 'come off' as used in the giving sentence is to happen. Thus, among given options, only option (1) is suitable to the essence of given sentence.

Directions: Select the option that best replaces the underlined portion in the given question.

Everyone who thinks he or she is indispensable ultimately catches a tartar.

  1. stops somewhere

  2. meets a person who is more than a match for him

  3. gains his need

  4. destroys himself


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The expression 'catch a tarter' is commonly used to imply to attack or oppose someone as given in option (2) exactly. The given option 2 is valid for our answer.

Directions: The following question has a pair of CAPITALISED words followed by four pairs of words. Choose the pair of words that best expresses the relationship similar to that expressed in the capitalized pair.

Dulcet : Grating : :

  1. Puling : Wincing

  2. Shenanigan : Dubiety

  3. Raucous : Subtle

  4. Fickle : Flaccid


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Dulcet' means soothing or pleasant to hear and 'Grating' is harsh sound. So, suitable answer should have pair of antonyms. Option (1) provides us with pair of synonyms. While in option (4), words cannot be related and only given option (3) has pair of antonyms. This helps us mark option (3) as correct answer.

Directions: The following question consists of a question word and several suggested alternatives. Select the one that is most closely related to the question word.

DISCOMBOBULATED

  1. Made unrealistic

  2. Disentangled

  3. Thrown into confusion

  4. Inconvenienced


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Meaning of word 'discombobulated' is to upset, disconcert. So, easily (1) and (3) can be rejected as irrelevant and also to throw into confusion is not always implying the meaning of this term. Thus, option (4) is correct answer.

Directions: In the following question, four statements are provided between an opening statement 1 and a closing statements 6. The statements are jumbled up and from a coherent paragraph when properly arranged. Select the alternative representing the proper and logical sequencing of these six taken together.

  1. Several attempts were made during the 16th and the 17th centuries to classify plants into some ordered system.

A. Since it is estimated that there are now about 350000 different types of plants, the need for a universal system is obvious.

B. Today, although Latin is a dead language, it is still used to name plants.

C. In the 18th century, a Swedish botanist began a system of naming plants, which has continued in use to this day.

D. When the Swedish botanist began to name and classify plants, it was natural for him to use Latin, for it was the universal language of the learned of his time.

  1. Any new plant found or bred on earth, therefore, it spontaneously earns a Latin name.
  1. ACDB

  2. DCBA

  3. CDBA

  4. CBAD


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sentences C and D can easily be paired together on account of common reference to Swedish botanist and later D and B can be paired on account of common reference to Latin language. Also, sentences A and 6 can be paired on account of common reference to the number of plants and therefore, option (3) validates all our inferences. Thus, option (3) is correct answer.

Directions: An assertion is a point of view. An argument is a statement meant to convince another about a certain point of view. A counter- argument contains logic opposed to your assertion. Based on these, classify the four sentences given below.
(A) Concluding assertion
(B) Supporting reason
(C) Statement irrelevant to the argument
(D) Counter-argument
1. Automobiles clogging the narrow streets of India will soon be a common sight.
2. Though we are inviting automobile majors, the required basic infrastructure is lacking.
3. A brand new Benz on a road dotted with potholes will be a sight to cherish.
4. Indian government must invite foreign participation in infrastructure development.

  1. BACC

  2. DCAB

  3. CCCD

  4. ABCD


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Option (1) BACC Sentence marked as assertion, 'Though we are inviting automobile majors, the required basic infrastructure is lacking', is most appropriate of given sentences to be used as assertion. Sentence B goes in same flow as this sentence and therefore, it can be used as supporting argument and also though sentences 3 and 4 appear to match with idea given in assertion but they are irrelevant to given idea. Therefore, option (1) is correct classification of given sentences.

Directions: For the word given above the table, match the dictionary definitions on the left (1, 2, 3, 4) with their corresponding usage on the right (a, b, c, d). Out of the four possibilities given in the boxes below the table, select the one that has all the definitions and their usage correctly matched.

EFFECTIVEMeaning| Usage| | 1. in reality, for practical purposes| a. This means that, effectively, we have lost the test series.| | 2. to come into force| b. The cease-fire is effective as from midnight.| | 3. real or actual| c. The number people who attend the Christmas services is far greater than the effective number of Church supporters.| | 4. making a good or striking impression; producing a good result| d. This room shows up the pictures to good effect.|

  1. 1. a
    2. b
    3. c
    4. d
  2. 1. b
    2. c
    3. a
    4. d
  3. 1. a
    2. c
    3. b
    4. d
  4. 1. d
    2. a
    3. b
    4. c

Correct Option: A
Explanation:

For usage b, 'the ceasefire is effective as from midnight', the perfectly suited meaning among those provided is in 2. Therefore, 2 shall be part of correct order and thus, option (1) can be marked as correct answer.

Directions: For the word given above the table, match the dictionary definitions on the left (1, 2, 3, 4) with their corresponding usage on the right (a, b, c, d). Out of the four possibilities given in the boxes below the table, select the one that has all the definitions and their usage correctly matched.

EARTHMeaning| Usage| | 1. soil, ground| a. He filled the pot with earth.| | 2. coarse or unrefined| b. The criminal seems to have gone to earth and the police don't know where he is.| | 3. to go into hiding| c. Moving is no problem because all my earthly possessions fit into my car.| | 4. worldly or materialistic | d. His earthy jokes sometimes offend people.|

  1. 1. a
    2. d
    3. b
    4. c
  2. 1. b
    2. c
    3. a
    4. d
  3. 1. d
    2. b
    3. c
    4. a
  4. 1. d
    2. a
    3. b
    4. c

Correct Option: A
Explanation:

For usage 'a', 'he filled the pot with earth', the earth refers to the soil, ground, the granular or crumble part of land. Thus, appropriate meaning suited for this term is given in '1'. This possible match or pair is available only in option (1). Therefore, option (1) is correct answer.

Directions: An assertion is a point of view. An argument is a statement meant to convince another about a certain point of view. A counter-argument contains logic opposed to your assertion. Based on these, classify the four sentences given below.
(A) Concluding assertion
(B) Supporting reason
(C) Statement irrelevant to the argument
(D) Counter-argument
1. Genetic science will have extremely wide ramifications.
2. Man will never be able to determine what really destiny is.
3. Developments in genetic science will unleash forces that would ultimately determine the destiny of mankind.
4. Through its limited scope, genetic science will have little or no impact whatsoever.

  1. ACDB

  2. BCDB

  3. BCDA

  4. ABBD


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Option (2) can be easily rejected at onset. For option (1) ACDB, sentence which has been made concluding assertion is 'Genetic science will have extremely wide ramifications'. So all the rest of sentences will have to be related to this. Sentence 3 has an idea which exactly supports the one given in sentence 1, so, it should have been marked B instead of D Also for last sentence, instead of being marked D, it has been marked B. Therefore, the given order is invalid. Similar reasoning applied on option (3) rejects it. There is only one mismatch as given in option (4) for second sentence marked as B instead it should have been marked C. On account of all the above given observations, the most relevant of given choices is in option (4).

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