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Q :  

Complete the sentence with an appropriate synonym of the word mentioned in the bracket.
 The party was so amazing that everyone _________ (hated) leaving it. 

(A) loathed

(B) enhanced

(C) revered

(D) embraced

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

(A) loathed - The word "amazing" suggests a positive experience, and among the given options, "loathed" is the most appropriate synonym for "hated."


Q :  

Select the most appropriate synonym of the word given in the brackets to fill in the blank.
 Doing adventure sports is banned for athletes as it can be ___________ (perilous).

(A) reliable

(B) worthless

(C) adventurous

(D) treacherous

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

treacherous - The word "perilous" suggests danger, and among the given options, "treacherous" is the most appropriate synonym, indicating a potential threat or hazard.


Q :  

In the following passage, a word has been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
 Manpower exporters and overseas recruiters commonly __________ in illegal business practices for short-term _______ gain.

(A) honoured, professional

(B) indulged, monetary

(C) regulated, personal

(D) thrived, devotional

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
  • "Indulged" suggests involvement or participation, often in a negative or excessive manner, which fits the context of engaging in illegal business practices.
  • "Monetary" pertains to money, and it appropriately describes the type of gain being pursued in the sentence.
  • The other options do not convey the intended meaning in the context of illegal business practices and short-term gain.

Q :  

 Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
 We should ______ his outfit as he has put on weight.

(A) alter

(B) altar

(C) ultra

(D) utter

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
  • "Alter" means to make changes or modifications. In this context, it's used to convey the idea of adjusting or changing the outfit to accommodate the person's change in weight.
  • "Altar" refers to a raised structure or platform used for religious or ceremonial purposes.
  • "Ultra" means beyond, extreme, or excessive, and it doesn't fit the context.
  • "Utter" means to speak or express, and it doesn't convey the idea of making changes to an outfit in this context.

Q :  

Select the correct homonym from the given options to fill in the blank.
 The French perfume has a wonderful________.

(A) sent

(B) send

(C) scent

(D) cent

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

"Scent" refers to a pleasant or distinctive smell, especially a pleasant fragrance or aroma. It is the appropriate term to describe the quality of the French perfume in this context.

The other options, "sent," "send," and "cent," have different meanings. "Sent" is the past tense of the verb "send," "send" is a verb meaning to dispatch or transmit something, and "cent" is a unit of currency. None of these fit the context of describing the quality of a perfume.


Q :  

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

He ran _________ the field to catch the ball

(A) across

(B) over

(C) through

(D) besides

Correct Answer : A

Q :  

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

I never could quite get the idea ________ my mind that I should do some teaching, yet I felt a great deal of satisfaction with the pastorate.

(A) out of

(B) out act

(C) out come

(D) out cast

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

The complete sentence would be: "I never could quite get the idea out of my mind that I should do some teaching, yet I felt a great deal of satisfaction with the pastorate."


Q :  

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
 It is very difficult for her to ___________.

(A) keep a secret

(B) touch a secret

(C) make a secret

(D) cry a secret

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

The sentence would then read: "It is very difficult for her to keep a secret." This implies that the person finds it challenging to maintain confidentiality or not disclose information.



Q :  

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
 The planets are _______________ around the sun.

(A) revolving

(B) circling

(C) rotating

(D) rounding

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

The sentence would then read: "The planets are revolving around the sun." This choice accurately describes the movement of planets in their orbits around the sun.



Q :  

A sentence has been given with a blank to be filled with an appropriate word. Choose the correct alternative.
 If you are the one who is planning to lose weight, remember to keep your snacking _______.

(A) outgoing

(B) prejudiced

(C) uncontrolled

(D) moderate

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

The sentence would then read: "If you are the one who is planning to lose weight, remember to keep your snacking moderate." This implies that snacking should be done in a controlled or moderate manner to support weight loss.



 

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