Grammar Quiz (21 June 2024)

The correct answer is option 4.

• The meanings of the words are:

•  Amateur means One who does a thing for pleasure and not as a profession /done in an incompetent or inept way.

• Cynosure means One who is a centre of attraction

• Cynic means One who sneers at the beliefs of others

• Arbitrator means A person appointed by two parties to solve a dispute / a person who has been officially chosen to make a decision between two people or a group

The correct answer is option 4: Arbitrator

The correct answer is Option 2.

The other words mean:

• Blurb: a short description of a book, film or anything for promotional purpose

• Sequel: a broadcast that continues the story of an earlier one

• Epilogue: a section or speech at the end of a book, play or a film

The correct answer is Zenith.

• Nadir: the lowest or most unsuccessful point in a situation.

• Example- This failure was the nadir of her career.

• Zenith: The highest point / peak. For example, The sun is at its zenith at noon.

• Example- These years mark the zenith of Athenian greatness.

• Horizon: the line at which the earth's surface and the sky appear to meet.

• Example- The mountains rolled away to a distant horizon.

• Paradise: an idyllic place or state.

• Example- The hotel felt like paradise after two weeks of camping.

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

• The correct answer is option 3.

• The word 'contiguous' is the correct answer as it means touching or next to something' gives the same meaning as the given group of words.

• The meaning of other words:

• harmonious: friendly, peaceful and without any arguments.

• inconspicuous: not attracting attention; not easy to notice.

• unpretentious: not trying to appear more special, intelligent, important, etc. than you really are/it really is.

The correct answer is option 4) i.e. To revive interest in a subject which is out of date.

• Given Idiom: To flog a dead horse means to attempt to revive an interest which has died out; to engage in a fruitless effort.

• Example: If someone is trying to convince people to do or feel something without any hope of succeeding, they're flogging a dead horse.

• From the given options, only the fourth option best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase. Hence, the option "To revive interest in a subject which is out of date."is correct.

The correct answer is option 2) i.e. in a very bleak or grim situation

• Context of the sentence: The given sentence talks about the extreme danger situation of water in the world.

•  Underlined phrase: In dire straits means in extreme danger or difficulty. 

• Example: The global pandemic COVID-19 has left many companies in dire straits.

• From the given options, the second option is the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Hence, the option "in a very bleak or grim situation"is correct.

Meaning- If you pick holes in an argument or theory, you find weak points in it so that it is no longer valid.

• Example- He then goes on to pick holes in the article before reaching his conclusion.

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. arrival

Exodus: Refers to a mass departure of people.

Arrival: Refers to the coming of someone somewhere.

For e.g., My daughter promptly awaited the arrival of her father

Thus, it is clear that exodus and arrival are opposite words. Let's look at the meaning of other words:

• Exit: Refers to the act of leaving from somewhere

• Departure: Refers to the act of leaving from somewhere, especially in order to reach somewhere else

• Refund: Refers to a certain amount being paid back to someone who has been wronged

Thus, options 1, 2 and 3 are incorrect

Here the correct answer is Calm.

• Meaning - extremely angry.

• For Example - He was furious when he learned about it.

• Synonyms - Enraged, raging, infuriated, very angry.

• Antonyms - Calm, placid, mild, elated.

• Let us look at the meaning of Calm (adjective)-

• Meaning - not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions.

• For Example - She had to keep calm at all costs.

• Therefore, 'calm' is the appropriate antonym of the word Furious.

The correct answer is 'destroy'.

• The word 'establish' means to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of something. (किसी चीज के निर्माण और प्रारंभिक संचालन या उपयोग के लिए जिम्मेदार होना)

The antonyms of the word 'establish' are "destroy, abolish, end".

• From the antonym of the given word, we can say that the word 'destroy' is opposite in meaning.

• The word 'destroy' means to end the existence of something by damaging or attacking it. (किसी चीज को नुकसान पहुंचाकर या उस पर हमला करके उसके अस्तित्व को समाप्त करना)