Synonyms Practice Question and Answer
3 Q:Given below is a word, followed by three sentences which consist of that word. Identify the sentence(s) which best express(es) the meaning of the word. Choose option 5 ‘None of these’ if the word is not suitable in any of the sentences.
Corroborate
A. Recent research seems to corroborate his theory.
B. Employment trends corroborate the dismal economic picture.
C. There was no one to corroborate her story about the disturbance in the lounge.
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64ec7c222bbb242750d17a87- 1Only Bfalse
- 2A and Cfalse
- 3A, B and Ctrue
- 4B and Cfalse
- 5None of thesefalse
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Answer : 3. "A, B and C"
Q: In the following question, an idiomatic expression or a proverb is highlighted. Select the alternative which best describes its use in the sentence.
Hercules lock of hair was his Achilles heel
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64ec8f32aeb51645683a6ade- 1Weakness that could result in failuretrue
- 2A desirable qualityfalse
- 3A hated qualityfalse
- 4A wonderful characteristicfalse
- 5The strongest abilityfalse
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Answer : 1. "Weakness that could result in failure"
Explanation :
An Achilles' heel (or Achilles heel) is a weakness in spite of overall strength, which can lead to downfall. While the mythological origin refers to a physical vulnerability, idiomatic references to other attributes or qualities that can lead to downfall are common.
Q: In the following sentence, a word has been emboldened. Select the best alternative for the bold word from the given options.
I was shocked at the audacity and brazenness of the gangsters.
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64edf73918913c5bfc6a5e74- 1Cowardicefalse
- 2Insolencetrue
- 3Presumptionfalse
- 4Brevityfalse
- 5Heedfalse
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Answer : 2. "Insolence"
Explanation :
We have to choose the word which is similar to the emboldened word and replace it.
Audacity: willingness to take bold risks; rude or disrespectful behaviour; impudence.
Insolence: rude and disrespectful behaviour