In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
As the rains receded I got a strange job. Our neighbour, a (1) ____ merchant decided to become a politician. But he was (2) ___ so he wanted me to (3) ___ him everywhere he went and read and write (4) ___ him. For my work I was to be paid decent (5) _____.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
.
affluent
ambitious
prosperous
populous
The correct answer is option 1) i.e. prosperous.
• The article used before the blank is 'a', so, we cannot use affluent and ambitious in the blank, since the article 'a' comes only before words that begin with a consonant sound.
• Populous means an area having a large population. This, too, doesn't fit in the context of the given sentence.
• Prosperous means successful in material terms. This fits the best in the context of the given sentence, hence, it will be used in the blank.
Question 2:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
As the rains receded I got a strange job. Our neighbour, a (1) ____ merchant decided to become a politician. But he was (2) ___ so he wanted me to (3) ___ him everywhere he went and read and write (4) ___ him. For my work I was to be paid decent (5) _____.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
illegitimate
illogical
illegible
illiterate
The correct answer is option 1) i.e. illiterate.
• We can conclude from the next sentence that the merchant was illiterate because he wanted someone to be with him so that he could read and write for the merchant.
• So, illiterate which means someone unable to read and write, is the correct word to be used here in the blank.
• Illegitimate means not accepted by law.
• Illogical means without any logic.
• Illegible means that which cannot be read; unreadable.
Question 3:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
As the rains receded I got a strange job. Our neighbour, a (1) ____ merchant decided to become a politician. But he was (2) ___ so he wanted me to (3) ___ him everywhere he went and read and write (4) ___ him. For my work I was to be paid decent (5) _____.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
coexist
coincide
attend
accompany
The correct answer is option 3) i.e. accompany.
• Accompany means go somewhere with (someone) as a companion.
• And in the given sentence the merchant wants someone to go with him so that he could read and write for the merchant. So, 'accompany' is the most appropriate word to be used here.
• All the other words do not fit in the context of the given sentence.
• Coincide means to occur at the same time.
• Coexist means to exist together.
Question 4:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
As the rains receded I got a strange job. Our neighbour, a (1) ____ merchant decided to become a politician. But he was (2) ___ so he wanted me to (3) ___ him everywhere he went and read and write (4) ___ him. For my work I was to be paid decent (5) _____.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
from
on
through
for
The correct answer is option 1) i.e. for.
• 'for' is used to show a purpose and in the given sentence the purpose is to read and write 'for' the merchant.
• So, 'for' is the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 4.
Question 5:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
As the rains receded I got a strange job. Our neighbour, a (1) ____ merchant decided to become a politician. But he was (2) ___ so he wanted me to (3) ___ him everywhere he went and read and write (4) ___ him. For my work I was to be paid decent (5) _____.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
reward
wages
bonus
prize
The correct answer is option 3) i.e. wages.
• Wage: a fixed regular payment earned for work or services.
• This fits best in the context of the given sentence, hence, it will be used in the blank.
• Bonus: a sum of money added to a person's wages as a reward for good performance.
• Prize: a thing given as a reward to the winner of a competition
• Reward: a thing given in recognition of service, effort, or achievement.
Note: Since the adjective 'decent' has been used before the noun, it refers to the basic salary ie. wage. Since we are talking about 'wage' in its plural form, it becomes 'wages'.
Question 6:
Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.
Ultimately it turned out to be a fair decision.
Hollow
Unbiased
Effective
Drowsy
The correct answer is 'Option 1'i.e. 'Unbiased'.
• The most appropriate synonym for the underlined word "fair" in this context is "Unbiased".
• In this context, "fair" is referring to a decision that is just, impartial, or free from bias.
• Therefore, "Unbiased" which means not prejudiced towards or against any particular side or party(निष्पक्ष) is the most suitable synonym.
• "Hollow" typically refers to something that is empty on the inside or lacking in real value or significance. (खोखला)
• "Effective" generally refers to something successful in producing a desired or intended result. (प्रभावी)
•"Drowsy" refers to feeling sleepy or lethargic, which is not related to the context of a 'fair' decision.(निद्रालु)
Therefore, the correct answer is: 'Unbiased'.
Question 7:
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Fatuity
Sapience
Folly
Disregard
Obey
The correct answer is 'Option 1'i.e. 'Sapience'.
• The most appropriate antonym for the word "Fatuity" is "Sapience". "Fatuity" refers to foolishness or stupidity. It's derived from the adjective "fatuous", which means silly and pointless.
• "Sapience" - Sapience refers to deep wisdom or knowledge, the opposite of foolishness or stupidity. (बुद्धिमत्ता)
Therefore, the correct answer is: 'Sapience'.
• "Folly" - foolishness or a lack of good sense (मूर्खता)
• "Obey" - This word means to follow the orders, rules, or instructions of someone or something. (आज्ञा पालन करना)
• "Disregard" - This term refers to paying no attention to something or ignoring it. (अवहेलना)
Question 8:
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
APPLAUSE
condemnation
attack
blame
approval
The correct answer is approval.
• Applause means approval or praise expressed by clapping.
• Example- They gave a round of applause after the performance.
• Approval means the action of approving something.
• Example- The policy has been given approval.
• Condemnation means the expression of very strong disapproval.
• Example- There was condemnation of the attack.
• Blame means feel or declare that (someone or something) is responsible for a fault or wrong.
• Example- They blamed her for the accident.
Question 9:
Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
Current
Modern
Present
General
Past
The correct answer is 'Past'
• Current: belonging to the present time.
• Present: existing or occurring now.
• Modern: relating to the present or recent times.
• General: involving or relating to most or all people.
• Past: former or is something that has already happened.
Thus, the appropriate antonym of the given word 'Current' is 'Past'.
Question 10:
In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.
One of the boys from our school have been selected for National Badminton Championship
One of the boys
from our school
have been selected
for National Badminton Championship
The correct answer is have been selected.
• 'has been selected' should be there in place of 'have been selected'
• The 'one of' is a singular term and generally used to talk -about a noun or a pronoun.
• The noun or a pronoun used after the phrase "one of" is always in the plural form.
• The helping verb will always be in the singular form, as ho the helping verb agrees with "one of" and not with the plural noun in the sentence.
• Example: One of the students was selected to visit NASA.
• Thus, the correct sentence is: One of the boys from our school has been selected for National Badminton Championship
