Grammar Quiz (21 June 2024)

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 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 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 3.

Nullify means make legally null and void; invalidate.

For eg; The court decided to nullify government decisions.

Ratify means sign or give formal consent to (a treaty, contract, or agreement), making it officially valid.

Confirm means establish the truth or correctness of (something previously believed or suspected to be the case).

Repeal means to revoke or annul (a law or act of parliament). For eg; The act was repealed by the government.

It is clear from the examples that nullify and repeal are similar in meaning.

Validate means check or prove the validity or accuracy of. So, options 1,2 and 4 are incorrect.

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 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.

• 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 correct answer is option 1.

Correct spellings for options 2,3 and 4 are repetition, aggravate and heighten respectively.

The correct answer is option 2.

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

• 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.