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Verbal Ability (Mixed)

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Directions: Which of the following words/phrases (a), (b) or (c) should replace the underlined phrase to make the sentence grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (d) as your answer.

They condemned him and offered him no financial assistance, but Abraham Lincoln won the election despite of all their opposition.

  1. despite

  2. in spite

  3. nevertheless

  4. No improvement required


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Inspite needs to be followed by 'of'. So, option 2 cannot be used. Normally 'nevertheless' is placed in the beginning of the sentence. So, option 3 is ruled out. As option 1 is correct, option 4 is ruled out.

Directions: Which of the following words/phrases (a), (b) or (c) should replace the underlined phrase to make the sentence grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (d) as your answer.

A brave and honest man will speak the truth no matter what are the consequences.

  1. what maybe the consequences

  2. what will the consequences be

  3. what the consequences are

  4. No improvement required


Correct Option: C

Directions: Which of the following words/ phrases (a), (b) or (c) should replace the underlined phrase to make the sentence grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (d) as your answer.

I have never seen that object and therefore I do not believe in its existence.

  1. since

  2. as

  3. because

  4. No improvement required


Correct Option: D

Directions: Which of the following words/ phrases (a), (b) or (c) should replace the underlined phrase to make the sentence grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (d) as your answer.

In the Middle Ages the few books that were produced , all were written by hand.

  1. at all

  2. after all

  3. whole

  4. No improvement required


Correct Option: D

Directions: Which of the following words/ phrases (a), (b) or (c) should replace the underlined phrase to make the sentence grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (d) as your answer.

When at last he reached the bank, the people told him that he has had won the wager.

  1. had won

  2. has won

  3. has been won

  4. No improvement required


Correct Option: A

Directions: In the following question there are two blank spaces. The question is followed by four pairs of words. Find out which of these pairs can be used to fill in the blanks?

The accused gave a ____________ account of the crime which was totally ___________.

  1. dependable, reliable

  2. fictitious, unreliable

  3. false, appreciable

  4. exaggerated, unpardonable


Correct Option: B

Directions: In the following question there are two blank spaces. The question is followed by four pairs of words. Find out which of these pairs can be used to fill in the blanks?

---------------- and --------------- citizens will only aggravate the problems of the country.

  1. Independent, practical

  2. Careful, scrupulous

  3. Dedicated, patriotic

  4. Selfish, irresponsible


Correct Option: D

Directions: In the following question there are two blank spaces. The question is followed by four pairs of words. Find out which of these pairs can be used to fill in the blanks?

The fear of punishment often acts as a ----------------- and --------------- a lot of crimes.

  1. deterrent, prevents

  2. incentive, encourages

  3. deterrent, encourages

  4. deterrent, annuls


Correct Option: A

Directions: In the following question there are two blank spaces. The question is followed by four pairs of words. Find out which of these pairs can be used to fill in the blanks?

The -------------- with which he is able to wield the paint brush is really ---------.

  1. practice, good

  2. majesty, royal

  3. ease, remarkable

  4. efficiency, good


Correct Option: C

Directions: In the following question a word or phrase is underlined. Which one of the four alternatives given below the question can replace the underlined word/phrase without altering the meaning of the sentence?

Investing in India is tantamount to investing in democracy.

  1. different

  2. equivalent

  3. significant

  4. close


Correct Option: B

Directions: In the following question a word or phrase is underlined. Which one of the four alternatives given below the question can replace the underlined word/phrase without altering the meaning of the sentence?

Patriotism is indeed a virtue, but problems arise when people begin to confuse it with xenophobia.

  1. jingoism

  2. chauvinism

  3. tolerance

  4. religion


Correct Option: A

Directions: In the following question there are two blank spaces. The question is followed by four pairs of words. Find out which of these pairs can be used to fill in the blanks?

If you kindly bear ------------ me for sometime, I will ----------- the whole issue.

  1. at, solve

  2. with, clarify

  3. out, understand

  4. for, know


Correct Option: B

Directions: Choose the word or phrase opposite in meaning to the keyword.

Gregarious

  1. Sociable

  2. Convivial

  3. Expressive

  4. Shy


Correct Option: D

Directions: In the following question a word or phrase is underlined. Which one of the four alternatives given below the question can replace the underlined word/phrase without altering the meaning of the sentence?

The majesty of the duchess was clearly present in her every move.

  1. dignity

  2. excellence

  3. grace

  4. arrogance


Correct Option: A

Directions: In the following question a word or phrase is underlined. Which one of the four alternatives given below the question can replace the underlined word/phrase without altering the meaning of the sentence?

Religious fanatics are the bane of the country.

  1. extremists

  2. followers

  3. believers

  4. lunatics


Correct Option: A

Directions: Choose the word or phrase opposite in meaning to the keyword.

consensus

  1. Consent

  2. Accord

  3. Disagreement

  4. Consciousness


Correct Option: C

Directions: Choose the word or phrase opposite in meaning to the keyword.

Assorted

  1. Heterogeneous

  2. Homogeneous

  3. Mixed

  4. Varied


Correct Option: B

Directions: Choose the word or phrase opposite in meaning to the keyword.

Meticulous

  1. Pedantic

  2. Fastidious

  3. Careless

  4. Fussy


Correct Option: C

Directions: Choose the pair closest in relationship to the given pair.

Urbane: Suave

  1. Master: Leader

  2. Teacher: Student

  3. Master: Servant

  4. Predator: Prey


Correct Option: A

Directions: Choose the pair closest in relationship to the given pair.

Rustic: Urban

  1. Sophisticated: Primitive

  2. Refined: Chic

  3. Stylish: Classy

  4. Erudite: Pleasant


Correct Option: A

Directions: Choose the pair closest in relationship to the given pair.

Boorish: Courteous

  1. Coarse: Rough

  2. Churlish: Uncouth

  3. Tempestuous: Calm

  4. Pedestrian: Prosaic


Correct Option: C

Directions: Choose the pair closest in relationship to the given pair.

Rude: Impolite

  1. Beautiful: Attractive

  2. Idiotic: Scholarly

  3. Smooth: Rough

  4. Favorable: Pleasant


Correct Option: A

Directions: In the following question a word or phrase is underlined. Which one of the four alternatives given below the question can replace the underlined word/phrase without altering the meaning of the sentence?

They have always been prejudiced against her.

  1. biased

  2. disliked

  3. unfair

  4. impartial


Correct Option: A

Directions: Choose the word or phrase opposite in meaning to the keyword.

Inept

  1. Singular

  2. Significant

  3. Skilled

  4. Flawed


Correct Option: C

Directions: Select the pair that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair in capital letters.

MATURE : NAIVE

  1. Pleasant : Joyous

  2. Agony : Ecstasy

  3. Urban : Classy

  4. Primitive : Rudimentary


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The relationship is that of the words having opposite connotations.

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