Grammar Quiz (21 June 2024)

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.

• The correct answer is option 2.

• The correct spelling is 'lethargy' which means 'the state of not having any energy or enthusiasm for doing things'.

•  Meaning of the other words:

•  latter: used to refer to the second of two things or people mentioned.

• latitude: the distance of a place north or south of the equator.

•  lateral: connected with the side of something.

The correct answer is option 2.

• Option 2 is incorrectly spelled. It should be allegorical.

• The meaning of the words given below are:

•  Allergic means caused by or relating to an allergy. 

• Allegorical means constituting or containing allegory.

•  Altitude means the height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level.

• Alpine means relating to high mountains

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.

Meaning- If you pick holes in an argument or theory, you find weak points in it so that it is no longer valid.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 2.

• The correct spelling is 'lethargy' which means 'the state of not having any energy or enthusiasm for doing things'.

•  Meaning of the other words:

•  latter: used to refer to the second of two things or people mentioned.

• latitude: the distance of a place north or south of the equator.

•  lateral: connected with the side of something.

The correct answer is option 2.

• Option 2 is incorrectly spelled. It should be allegorical.

• The meaning of the words given below are:

•  Allergic means caused by or relating to an allergy. 

• Allegorical means constituting or containing allegory.

•  Altitude means the height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level.

• Alpine means relating to high mountains

• The meaning of Expensive is costing a lot of money.

•  Meanings of the given words:

• Mild- not severe, serious, or harsh.

• Sober- serious, sensible, and solemn.

• Dear- expensive.

• Gentle- moderate in action, effect, or degree; not strong or violent.

• The only word that reflects the same meaning as Expensive is Dear.

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Derisive.

The word 'Contemptuous' means manifesting, feeling, or expressing deep hatred or disapproval: feeling or showing contempt; showing contempt; scornful.

• The synonyms of the given word 'Contemptuous' are "abhorrent, disdainful, scornful".

• The antonyms of the given word 'Contemptuous' are "admiring, applauding, appreciative, approving".

• The synonym of the given word 'Contemptuous' is 'Derisive' since both have a similar meaning.

The word 'Derisive' means expressing or causing contemptuous ridicule or scorn: expressing or causing derision.

Hence, the correct answer is option 2 i.e. Derisive.

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