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English Usage Test 51

Description: English Usage Test - Free english verbal ability test for entrance examinations like mba entrance, gre, sat, gmat, toefl preparation and practice tests
Number of Questions: 25
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Directions: Select the odd one out.

  1. Quip

  2. Node

  3. Seam

  4. Joint


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Node, seam and joint, all are synonyms. These mean joining of two pieces or joining of margins. Quip means sarcastic remark. So, (1) is correct option choice.

Directions: Select the odd one out.

  1. Exult

  2. Facetious

  3. Flippant

  4. Jocular


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Facetious, flippant and jocular mean humrous or joking. So, these are synonyms. Exult refers to being happy (not joking). So, (1) is the correct option choice.

Directions: Select the odd one out.

  1. Soggy

  2. Succulent

  3. Lurid

  4. Hop


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Succulent and soggy mean something full of moisture or turgid. The lesser known meaning of hop is ripe cones used for giving bear etc. Lurid refers to violent passion. So, (3) is the correct option.

Directions: Select the odd one out.

  1. Debris

  2. Surge

  3. Rummage

  4. Scrap


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Debris, rummage and scrap, all refer to wastage but surge means an increase. Hence, (2) is the correct option choice.

Directions: Select the odd one out.

  1. Osculation

  2. Peck

  3. Poniard

  4. Smacker


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Osculation, peck and smacker means a kiss or a close touch and poniard refers to a dagger. Thus, (3) is the correct option choice.

Directions: Fill in the blanks. I do know that ______ does not have very much to do with possessions, power or fame, at least in the ______ sense.

  1. altruism, verbatim

  2. capitalistic, literal

  3. happiness, material

  4. psychology, true


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The only ostensibly combining pair is 'happiness, material', Hence, (3) is the logically correct option.

Directions: Fill in the blanks. I ______ the possibilities, and then quickly work on whatever can turn those possibilities into _________.

  1. acquire, philosophy

  2. reject, creed

  3. scrutinize, requirement

  4. scrutinize, reality


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

'Scrutinize' fits in perfectly in the first blank. For the second blank, we can easily put in reality as possibilities can be turned into reality. Hence (4) is the correct option choice.

Directions: Fill in the blanks. The creative minority is ___which is composed of people who keep the spark of hope and ___ in the middle of despair and ambiguity.

  1. negligible, development

  2. existing, pessimism

  3. few, progressive

  4. affirmative, optimism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

(1) and (3) cannot fit in the first blank, so they are eliminated. The tone of the sentence suggests that the second blank should have a positive word (because of use of hope). So, (4) option fullfils the requirement.

Directions: Choose the option that best replaces the underlined portion.

He is a comic, a mimic, an iconoclast and a practical jokester who is no respecter of age, position or previous condition of servitude in the big leagues.

  1. mimicry in the courts of law

  2. sycophancy in the corridors of power

  3. liturgy in the pawnshops

  4. reindemnification in the upper crust


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

These questions are based on the direct knowledge of idioms. 'Servitude in big league' refers to people who show servile attitude in front of their political losses to get favours. 'Sycophancy' also refers to servile attitude. So, (2) is the logically correct option.

Directions: Fill in the blanks. The ___of these medical staffs is even more admirable when you consider that we live in a time when ___act of healing can easily be turned into personal profit.

  1. attitude, medical

  2. dedication, benevolent

  3. aptitude, opportunistic

  4. vocation, efficient


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The act of healing is a benevolent act. So, only option choice (2) fits in the second blank. Hence (2) is the correct option choice.

Directions: Choose the option that best replaces the underlined portion.

We are indurated to thinking, without too much of a shudder, of atomizing some city of a million men, women and children on the other side of the globe.

  1. compelled to believe

  2. hardened into believing without shocks

  3. exonerated beneath contempt

  4. scratched up front


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Indurated to thinking' means 'hardened into believing' and 'without too much of a shudder' means without shock or repugnance. This clearly indicates towards (2) as the correct option choice.

Directions: Choose the option that best replaces the underlined portion.

In spite of wish to see the movie, I yield to the relax and languorous feeling that overcome me.

  1. layoff

  2. repose

  3. interlude

  4. lassitude


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

'Released and languorous feeling' refers to lack of interest or lack of vigour. 'Lassitude' also means lack of vigour or strength. The obvious answer choice is (4).

Directions: Choose the option that best replaces the underlined portion.

Knowing that I didn't have permission to take the car, I had twinges of guilt as I drove out the drive way.

  1. had a veracity to stand by

  2. had screams to loaf about

  3. had something to write home about

  4. was feeling conscience-smitten


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

'Twinges of guilt' means a feeling of guilt on doing something wrong intentionally. 'Conscience smitten' means distressed conscience due to same wrong doing. So, (4) is the correct option choice.

Directions: Select the option which goes with all four works in the question.

storage, blooded, war, cream

  1. chill

  2. blue

  3. layer

  4. none of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chill, blue and layer cannot go with war. Hence, (4) is the correct option choice.

Directions: Choose the option that best replaces the underlined portion.

It would have taken a long time to get permission to build a new house but fortunately my father knew the chairman of the planning committee and that helped to oil the wheels a bit.

  1. make a hash

  2. hail up curtains

  3. make things easier

  4. ghettoise the positions


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Oil the wheels is an idiom used in many ways but in this question the direct sense of the idiom is 'helping to make the things go' or making the things easier. This is verbatim in (3) option.

Directions: Select the option which goes with all four works in the question.

toss, flip, metal, money

  1. dice

  2. coin

  3. fly

  4. gold


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The most relevant answer choice is coin because coin can be tossed, coin can be flipped, coin is made of metal and coin signify money. So, (2) choice is logically correct.

Directions: Select the option which goes with all four works in the question.

gold, silver, bar, market

  1. bullion

  2. money

  3. cash

  4. cow


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gold, silver are used in form of bars and are a part of bullion market. Money can't be used with bar cash and cow can't be related with gold and silver. Hence, (1) is the correct option choice.

Directions: Choose the option that best replaces the underlined portion.

He has always been interested in a career in medicine but a strong dissuasion from his girlfriend has set him to harbour a design for management.

  1. smear the nest

  2. cuddle up to

  3. determine upon

  4. buy off


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Harbour a design' means wish to have something or an usage to have a specific thing. This clearly means to determine upon certain thing. Hence, (3) is the correct option choice.

Directions: Select the option which goes with all four works in the question.

flee, move, moon, light

  1. flow

  2. flay

  3. float

  4. flit


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Flow, flay and float can't be used with light moon light flit means to move very fast without notice. This indicates that flee, move, moon and light can be related to flit. Hence (4) is the correct option choice.

Directions: Select the option which goes with all four works in the question.

terra, scum, soil, salt

  1. earth

  2. star

  3. moon

  4. sun


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Star moon and sun cannot be linked to terra. So, these cannot be the correct option. Terra basically means earth, scum of earth is an idiom, salt of earth is an idiom and soil means earth. So, earth i.e. option (1) is the correct answer.

Directions: In the following question, four statements are provided. These statements form a coherent paragraph when properly arranged. Select the alternative representing the proper and logical sequencing of these statements.

A. This was the big scene, still the big scene. B. The second act climax of the drama of the electrical disturbance over a lake in America had not changed. C. It was like the revival of an old melodrama that I had seen long ago as a child. D. One afternoon while we were at the lake, a thunderstorm came.

  1. ABCD

  2. BACD

  3. DCBA

  4. DABC


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Questions 21 to 25: In these types of questions, we should first of all look for the most general statement which is usually the opening statement. We should always try to find key words or sentences i.e. two sentences which have to be together in any case.

Here DC is the most appropriate link, therefore, option 3 is the answer. 

Directions: In the following question, four statements are provided. These statements form a coherent paragraph when properly arranged. Select the alternative representing the proper and logical sequencing of these statements.

A. She enjoyed the film but also appreciated that I brought her, though dead tired. B. Even though I have never had a single holiday, we have a good family life. C. Once there is that kind of understanding, there is no family problem. D. I was tired and fell asleep during the movie.

  1. DCAB

  2. DACB

  3. ABCD

  4. CABD


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The first key to be identified is AC. In A statement, there is a reference of appreciation by the wife which shows here understanding. 'C' statement further says that with this kind of understanding, there would be no family problems. Moreover DA is also the key. Even though he fell asleep during the movie because he was tired, he was appreciated by his wife for taking her to a watch the movie. So, the most logical sequence is given in option (2).

Directions: In the following question, four statements are provided. These statements form a coherent paragraph when properly arranged. Select the alternative representing the proper and logical sequencing of these statements.

A. You possess the power of positive thinking, so you should always begin things affirmatively. B. A society that appreciates creativity and productivity will never fail. C. By doing so, you will lead the way. D. History is led by creative thinkers and creative people.

  1. ABCD

  2. DCAB

  3. DBAC

  4. BCAD


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The most general statement is 'D'. The key to this question is AC. In A, the author says to do things affirmatively and in (3), he tells the benefit of it. So, the logically correct option choice is (3).

Directions: In the following question, four statements are provided. These statements form a coherent paragraph when properly arranged. Select the alternative representing the proper and logical sequencing of these statements.

A. Head into tomorrow together with faith and love. B. People are made to live together and no one lives alone. C. Do not become polluted by egotism and personal greed. D. Think of the group before yourself and the public good before personal profit.

  1. DBAC

  2. BDCA

  3. ABCD

  4. CBAD


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The first key to be identified is BD. B statement ends with 'no one lives alone' and D statement starts with 'Think of the group'. Moreover, DC is also a key. 'D' statement ends with 'before personal benefit and 'C' statement continues this idea 'egotism and personal greed'. Hence, (2) is the logically correct answer.

Directions: In the following question, four statements are provided. These statements form a coherent paragraph when properly arranged. Select the alternative representing the proper and logical sequencing of these statements.
A. It is always a shock to meet famous men.
B. He appeared from the depths of what I remember as an extremely long apartment.
C. But they were great shock to me then.
D. Now, his face, voice, manner, figure are all very sadly familiar to me.

  1. ABCD

  2. DABC

  3. CBDA

  4. BDCA


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The key to this question is DC. D statement says that 'Now his face… to me'. C statement says, ''But they were great shock to me then''. So, the word 'Now' in D and 'than' in C statement help to connect each other. This combination is only present in (4) option and hence, it is the answer.

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