Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
BLESS
Sanctify
Wish
Purify
Curse
The correct answer is curse
• Bless- to pronounce words in a religious rite in order to confer or invoke divine favour upon; ask God to look favourably on.
• Curse- a solemn utterance intended to invoke a supernatural power to inflict harm or punishment on someone or something.
• Hence from the given meanings, we find that both the words express the opposite meanings
Question 2:
Direction :- Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A. The other aspect touches upon certain issues that have arisen in recent years, such as brain-death, mercy killing and cloning.
B. There are two major aspects relating to the medical profession and its practice the world over.
C. These issues must be discussed and debated in the public domain in terms of our cultures and value systems.
D. One of these is the ethics of medical practitioners in their day-to-day relationship with their patients and with one another.
BDAC
DABC
BCAD
CDAB
Sentence B will be the starting line because it contains the main idea of the parajumble i.e. two major aspects relating to the medical profession. However, sentence D tells about one of the major aspects, and sentence A tells about the second aspect. So, D will follow B & A will follow D. Further, sentence C states that these issues must be discussed and debated in the public domain. So, C will follow A. Going through the options, only option c has the correct sequence.
Question 3:
Direction :- In the following passage: some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Yoga is a personal journey for everyone as now most people are turning to it, not for fitness (1) ______ but for the union of both, body and soul. Yoga is an ancient practice that (2) _____________ in India. It involves movement, meditation and breathing (3) _________ to promote mental and physical well-being. There are many styles of yoga. A person should (4) _________ a style based on their goals and fitness level. If yoga and pranayam are complemented with other forms of spiritual practice to purify the mental body and other bodies, then a person can achieve rapid spiritual progress in his lifetime. Thus a person can make progress to achieve the purpose of life which is to (5) ____________ with God.
1.
alone
apart
change
rather
'Alone' means without any other person. The given passage states that Yoga is a personal journey for everyone as now most people are turning to it, not for fitness alone.
Hence, 'alone' is the most appropriate answer.
Question 4:
Direction :- Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The ____________ crowd gave their newly elected leader a magnificent welcome.
Melancholic
troublesome
noisy
jubilant
'Jubilant' means extremely happy, especially because of success. The given sentence states that the jubilant crowd gave their newly elected leader a magnificent welcome. Hence, 'jubilant' is the most appropriate answer.
Question 5:
Direction :-Select the option that expresses the given sentence in the Active/Passive voice.
Special buses will ferry students to their colleges.
Students are being ferried to their colleges in special buses.
Students are to be ferried to their colleges in special buses.
Students had been ferried to their colleges in special buses.
Students will be ferried to their colleges in special buses.
Students will be ferried to their colleges in special buses. (Correct)
(b) Students are to be ferried to their colleges in special buses. (Incorrect Tense)
(c) Students had been ferried to their colleges in special buses. (Incorrect Tense)
(d) Students are being ferried to their colleges in special buses. (Incorrect Tense)
Question 6:
Direction :-Select the option that expresses the given sentence in the Active/Passive voice.
Special buses will ferry students to their colleges.
Students are being ferried to their colleges in special buses.
Students had been ferried to their colleges in special buses.
Students are to be ferried to their colleges in special buses.
Students will be ferried to their colleges in special buses.
Students will be ferried to their colleges in special buses. (Correct)
(b) Students are to be ferried to their colleges in special buses. (Incorrect Tense)
(c) Students had been ferried to their colleges in special buses. (Incorrect Tense)
(d) Students are being ferried to their colleges in special buses. (Incorrect Tense)
Question 7:
Select the wrongly spelt word.
particle
nurture
consize
discern
• The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. 'Consize'.
• The correct spelling is 'concise' which means 'brief and precise'.
• Discern: To detect with senses, to perceive, recognize or comprehend with the mind.
• Particle: A very small piece of matter.
Nurture: The act of nourishing or nursing.
Question 8:
Direction :- Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline.
Insidious
Crafty
Callous
Sincere
Benevolent
Insidious- spreading gradually or without being noticed, but causing serious harm.
Crafty - clever at getting or achieving things by using unfair or dishonest methods.
Benevolent Well wisher or one who believes in charity rather than making profit
Sincere-genuine feelings free from pretence or deceit
Callous showing cruel or insensitive regards for others.
Question 9:
Direction :- Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline.
Agile
Nimble
Guile
Visible
Docile
Nimble
Agile- able to move quickly / spry / nimble
Visible- which can be seen with eyes
Docile - Humble
Guile- Sly or cunning
Question 10:
Direction :- Select the correct indirect/direct form of the given sentence.
She said to her friend, "Will you take my dog for a walk?"
She asked her friend that if she will take her dog for a walk.
She asked to her friend if she would take my dog for a walk.
She asked her friend if she would take her dog for a walk.
She asked her friend will she take her dog for a walk.
She asked her friend if she would take her dog for a walk. (correct)
(a) She asked her friend that if she will take her dog for a walk. (incorrect 'that and tense)
(b) She asked her friend will she take her dog for a walk. (Meaning changed)
(d) She asked to her friend if she would take my dog for a walk. (to' is incorrect)