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 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 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

• 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.

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 word Enigma means a person or thing that is mysterious or difficult to understand. (पहेली).

• For eg; Mannie was still an enigma to him.

The word 'Clarity' means clearness or lucidity as to perception or understanding; freedom from indistinctness or ambiguity. the state or quality of being clear or transparent to the eye; pellucidity: the clarity of pure water.

• For eg; All she required was a clarity of purpose from him.

We can say that the word 'Clarity' is the most appropriate antonym.

The word 'entice' means 'to persuade someone to do something by offering them something pleasant'.

Here are the meanings of the given options:

• Enrage - to make someone angry

• Entail - to make something necessary 

• Entrap - to lure or trick someone into doing something

• Ensue - to happen immediately after an event

As we can see, the word 'entrap' is the closest in meaning to the given word.

Therefore, option 3 is the correct answer.

The word Enigma means a person or thing that is mysterious or difficult to understand. (पहेली).

• For eg; Mannie was still an enigma to him.

The word 'Clarity' means clearness or lucidity as to perception or understanding; freedom from indistinctness or ambiguity. the state or quality of being clear or transparent to the eye; pellucidity: the clarity of pure water.

• For eg; All she required was a clarity of purpose from him.

We can say that the word 'Clarity' is the most appropriate antonym.

The correct answer is option 2.

The correct spellings of options 1,3 and 4 are measured, restaurant and robbery respectively.